Law

Supreme Court reserves judgment over suit challenging Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency in Rivers

By Desire Emmanuel The Supreme Court on Tuesday, October 21, reserved its judgment regarding a…

No Inmate Released Yet Under Tinubu’s Clemency – FG Clarifies

In a statement personally signed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…

Court hears details of how over 600 children allegedly stolen from Kano were found at orphanage in Asaba

By Desire Emmanuel A High Court in Kano State was on Tuesday, October 14, told…

Trial of CBEX promoters suffers setback as prosecution lawyer fails to appear in court

By Desire Emmanuel The trial of two of the promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX)…

66 Days in Prison Because He Refused to Pay a Bribe

For two long months, David slept behind bars, not because he was guilty of any…

Senate Announces Committee Changes, Appoints New Chairmen

As the Nigerian Senate resumed activities after a two-week recess, President Godswill Akpabio praised the…

Chief Justice Ariwoola Retires As CJN, Leaves Behind New Supreme Court Rules

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola concluded his tenure as the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria on Thursday,…

Senate Okays Tax Imposition On Nigerian’s Foreign Exchange Gains

Senate, the apex legislative house in Nigeria has passed a bill seeking to impose a…

Senate set to review outdated Federation of Nigeria laws

The Nigerian Senate has mandated its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters to…

Nigeria needs a new constitution, Afe Babalola tells Fagbemi

Chief Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), has charged the Attorney…

Tinubu remains legally valid Nigeria’s president – NBA

NBA President Yakubu Maikyau has defended the decision to invite President Bola Tinubu to give…

Army warns soldiers plotting to remove democratic govt, says no room for any form of disloyalty

The Nigerian Army has sent a note of warning to soldiers that may be plotting…

Lagos Assembly Urges NASS to Act on Creation of State Police

Obasa said though the Lagos Assembly had consistently clamoured for the establishment of state police,…

Your decision to extend IGP Adamu’s tenure illegal, withdraw it now – Ozekhome tells Buhari

Constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has said that the extension of the tenure Inspector-General of…

Buhari fails to follow laws in appointing new service chiefs, says Femi Falana

A renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has said President Muhammadu Buhari failed to…

Ondo: FG elevating Fulani herders above law, says SMBLF

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), has condemned the Federal Government reaction to…

Electoral Act amendment: National Assembly holds public hearing

A one-day public hearing on Electoral Act amendment ahead of the 2023 general election has…

You can only amend, not change the constitution, says Omo-Agege

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has told those agitating for a brand…

Kwara Gov asks state lawmakers to repeal pension law for ex-govs

Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has forwarded an executive bill to Kwara State House of…

Muhammadu Buhari signs Police Bill, 2020 into law

The Nigeria Police Bill, 2020 has been signed into law by the President, Muhammadu Buhari.…