By Gladys John/Christiana Nicholas An Upper Area Court in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, has dissolved the marriage between Aisha Salisu and Abubakar Isah under Islamic law on the grounds of Isah’s six-year abandonment and lack of love. Salisu had approached the court seeking dissolution of her marriage with Isah for lackContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo Prof. Ayo Omotayo, the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), has urged women, particularly in rural communities, to embrace technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance access to justice. Omotayo made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote addressContinue Reading
By Joy Kaka The Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has stressed that ethical conduct, integrity, and professionalism are essential to restoring public confidence in the judiciary. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Workshop on Judicial Ethics for judges of lower courts, organised by theContinue Reading
By Joy Kaka and Rashidat Kabiru Some legal practitioners have said that while there are no specific, dedicated “prank laws” or “skit regulations,” in Nigeria, creators are fully liable for their content under existing criminal and civil laws. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday,Continue Reading
By Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a 21-year-old man, Umar Idris, to death by hanging for stabbing a 28-year-old shop owner, Sabiu Umar to death. Idris, who lives at Farawa Quarters Kumbotso Local Government Area, was convicted on a one-count charge of culpable homicide. TheContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Lux Terra Chapel of the Catholic Church in Apo, has decried exploitation linked to the practice of surrogacy in the country. This is contained in a communiqué by the Chaplain, Rev. Fr. George Ehusani at the end of a Mother’s Day event held in the chapelContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo and Taiye Agbaje The Federal Government has secured 386 convictions out of 508 cases against terrorists in a mass trial. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN who confirmed this to newsmen on Friday said that out of a total ofContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo An Abuja-based company, Stone Rockers Limited has instituted a N5 billion suit against the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over alleged unlawful shutdown of its operations and confiscation of its equipment. The company in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2412/2025 is seeking an order of court toContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba has commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for amplifying the voices of women and promoting balance, equity and empowerment through communication. Kefas gave the commendation at the 2026 NIPR International Women’s Day celebration held on Monday in Abuja. The event,Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A cleric, Mr Nuhu Muhammed, has prayed Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside the order of final forfeiture made, forfeiting an Abuja property worth N70 million to the Federal Government. Muhammed, in a motion on notice filed by his counsel,Continue Reading
