Analyzing the Role of the National Human Rights Commission in Protecting Victims of Corporate and State Abuse
By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb (U.K). The protection and promotion of human rights remain fundamental indicators of democratic legitimacy and the rule of law. In Nigeria, this responsibility rests…
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The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has assumed jurisdiction to hear corruption allegations against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, involving gratification, corrupt demands, and…
‘Former El-Rufai Chief Of Staff Implicates Ex-Governor In Money Laundering Case’
The former Chief of Staff to Nasir El-Rufai, Muhammad Bashir Sa’idu, has implicated the ex-Governor of Kaduna State in an ongoing money laundering case involving the alleged undervalued sale of…
Court Freezes Nduka Obaigbena’s General Hydrocarbons Limited Assets, Accounts Over $225.8 Million Debt
The Federal High Court in Lagos State has issued an ex-parte order freezing the assets and bank accounts of General Hydrocarbons Limited across all commercial banks in Nigeria. This legal…
DSS Arrests Blogger For Cloning Official Website, Defrauding Job Seekers
The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended a 32-year-old blogger, Sylvester Victor Augustus, for allegedly cloning its official website to orchestrate a fake recruitment scheme. LegalLinkz learnt that the…
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The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismail Falgore, has described the Appeal Court ruling favouring Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II as a triumph of justice for the…
EFCC Arrests Four Chinese, 101 Others For Internet Fraud In Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its personnel arrested four Chinese and 101 other suspects for internet fraud in Abuja. In a statement on Friday, EFCC’s Head…
El-Rufai Faults Federal High Court’s Meddling In Kano Emirate Case
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has criticized the Federal High Court’s involvement in the Kano Emirate chieftaincy dispute, asserting that such matters fall outside its jurisdiction. El-Rufai made the…
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‘Owoade’s Appointment As Alaafin Is Illegal, Invalid’ – Oyo Kingmakers Tackle Makinde
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‘US Is Suspicious Of Federal Govt’ – Former Lawmaker, Yusuf Speaks On Diezeani’s Repatriated Loot
The former federal lawmaker representing the Taraba Central Senatorial District, Senator Abubakar Yusuf, has asserted that the United States (US) does not trust Nigeria to manage resources. Naija News reports that…
Nasarawa JSC Dismisses Chief Magistrate Over Misconduct in Chioma Okoli’s Case
The Nasarawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has dismissed Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Jatau for misconduct and abuse of power. The disciplinary action followed a petition by human rights lawyer,…
Court Rejects Emefiele’s Jurisdiction Challenge, Dismisses Four Charges in $4.5 Billion, ₦2.8 Billion Case
The Ikeja Special Offences Court has dismissed former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele’s application challenging its jurisdiction in a case involving allegations of abuse of office leading to losses of…
Fireside Chat Spotlight: Behind the Scenes at the NBA Secretariat!
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Mandatory Vehicle Insurance: Police Begin Crackdown Next Month
The recent announcement by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, underscores the importance of compliance with Nigeria’s insurance laws. Beginning February 1, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force will ramp…
DSS Arrests Blogger for Cloning Official Website and Defrauding Job Seekers
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 32-year-old blogger, Sylvester Victor Augustus, for allegedly cloning its official website to carry out a fraudulent recruitment scheme. Details of the…
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