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Learned Seniors and Colleagues I address you today not as a martyr but as a believer in our collective pursuit of a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. My purported…
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Rivers State: Ikwerre LGA Secretariat Set on Fire Amid Tensions
The Ikwerre Local Government Secretariat in Rivers State was set ablaze by suspected thugs, as a video of the incident went viral on Monday. This arson follows reports that a…
Concerns Rise Over Continuous Illegal Firearms Shipments Into Nigeria
Illegal importation of firearms into Nigeria has surged in recent years, raising significant concerns about national security. Reports indicate that billions of naira worth of arms have been smuggled into…
Dino Melaye Acquitted in 12th Case Brought by Federal Government
Former federal lawmaker Senator Dino Melaye was acquitted on Monday in the twelfth legal case the federal government brought against him. Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal High Court in…
Kenyan Court Rules in Favor of Flutterwave in Odero Lawsuit
The recent verdict from the Kenyan Court of Appeal in Clara Wanjiku Odero versus Flutterwave, the Pan-African fintech company, marks the culmination of a legal dispute that dates back to 2018. Odero,…
Condemnation of OCJ Okocha’s Statement on Rivers State Local Government Elections
Chetam Thierry Mwala, a lawyer, activist, and leader of the Trust Africa Initiative, has publicly condemned the recent press statement issued by OCJ Okocha, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)…
Rivers Governor Fubara Swears in 23 Local Government Chairmen
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, officially swore in the newly elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas on Sunday, following their victories in the Local Government Council elections held…
Davidson Oturu to Launch “Fintech Law and Practice in Nigeria” on October 30
Davidson Oturu, a legal practitioner and investor, is set to release his book Fintech Law and Practice in Nigeria. This comprehensive legal guide explores the rapidly evolving fintech industry in…
Canadian Woman Arrested for Smuggling Synthetic Cannabis into Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, for importing a large quantity of synthetic cannabis, known as 'Canadian Loud,' into Nigeria. NDLEA…
NCoS Defends Bobrisky’s Jail Treatment Amid Allegations
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has defended its handling of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, during his jail term following allegations of bribery. The NCoS Public Relations Officer, Abubakar…
EFCC Opposes Emefiele’s Bid to Halt Asset Forfeiture
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is pushing for the Federal High Court in Lagos to reject a bid by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele…
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Jonathan: Don’t Throw Rivers State Into Chaos
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned against actions by the police and judiciary that could lead to chaos in Rivers State during the ongoing local government elections. In a statement…
Twin Explosions Rock Rivers APC Secretariat, Council HQ
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed two explosions in Port Harcourt that occurred early Saturday during local government elections. The explosions targeted the Rivers All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat,…
Group Warns Lawyers Against Criticizing Judiciary
The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy has called on two prominent Nigerian lawyers, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu and Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, to stop publicly criticizing the judiciary, particularly the judges…
N50 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Nigerian Police and Stanbic IBTC for Alleged Human Rights Violations
A lawsuit seeking N50 million in damages for human rights violations has been filed against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, two policemen -…
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