US Judge Blocks ‘Loyalty Question’ for Federal Job Applicants
A federal court has halted a Trump administration hiring requirement that asked civil-service applicants to explain how they would advance…
US Judge Rules Trump Administration’s Plan to Halve FEMA Workforce Unlawful
A federal judge has delivered a major administrative-law setback to the Trump administration, ruling that the Department of Homeland Security…
Four Policemen, Seven Civilians Killed in Seven-Hour Benue Attack
A prolonged armed assault on Ayilamo community in Benue State has left four police officers and at least seven civilians…
Lagos Police Summon Officers Over Alleged Assault, Detention and Extortion
Allegations that a Lagos resident was beaten, detained overnight without a clear explanation and asked to produce money for his…
INEC Asks Court to Dismiss Atiku’s Suit Challenging Tinubu’s 2027 Eligibility
A potentially consequential pre-election dispute is taking shape at the Federal High Court as INEC challenges Atiku Abubakar's attempt to…
Cybercrimes Act Under Fresh Scrutiny Over Arrests, Journalism and Free Speech
Nigeria's Cybercrimes Act is again under intense legal scrutiny as lawyers, journalists and rights organisations question whether provisions designed to…
SANs Back Nigerians’ Right to Record Police Officers, Cite Federal High Court Judgment
The debate over filming police officers has moved beyond social-media arguments into a significant constitutional question, with three Senior Advocates…
Atoyebi SAN Reviews Landmark Direct Marketing Rights Decision in Onimisi v GTCO
Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN examines the Federal High Court’s decision in Onimisi v GTCO, spotlighting the right to object to…
Court Extends Shield Over Dangote Refinery
The interim protection preventing NMDPRA from interfering with Dangote Refinery remains in force while the parties battle over regulatory jurisdiction.…
Appeal Court Revives Kabiru Sokoto’s Appeal Bid
More than a decade after Kabiru Sokoto was sentenced to life imprisonment over terrorism offences connected with the 2011 Christmas…