Lawyers defend statutory sentencing for rape cases
2026-05-28
Some legal practitioners in Lagos have argued that the punishment for rape is prescribed by statute and therefore cannot be arbitrarily altered by the courts.Continue Reading
Arbitration vital tool for commercial dispute resolution says Prof. Ufot
2026-05-26
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Prof. Dorothy Ufot, on Tuesday described arbitration as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism, vital for tackling commercial disputes globally.Continue Reading
NDLEA re-arrests suspect who allegedly faked death
2026-05-26
Re-arrest By Usman Aliyu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo command, has re-arrested suspected drug trafficker, Ibrahim Lawal, for allegedly faking his death to evade prosecution. Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, State Commander of the agency, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin. Ofoyeju said the 50-year-oldContinue Reading
Artisans docked for allegedly stealing iron rods from Moshood Abiola National Stadium
2026-05-26
Stealing By Ugochi Ugo-joy Ndubuisi Two artisans were on Tuesday docked in a Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly stealing iron pipes from the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The police charged Victor Obeka and Monday Maham with criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, mischief and theft. The defendants however, pleaded notContinue Reading
Alleged N626m fraud: Ex-SDP Chairman Gabam knows fate June 17
2026-05-25
By Patience Omoha An FCT Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2 on Monday adjourned until June 17 the alleged N626 million fraud case involving a former National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Gabam is currently standingContinue Reading
FG, NBA seek urgent reform of legal education
2026-05-25
By Rashidat Kabiru/Ibironke Ariyo The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has called for urgent and coordinated reforms in Nigeria’s legal education system to ensure it produces competent, innovative and globally competitive lawyers. Fagbemi made the call on Monday in Abuja at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2026 Legal EducationContinue Reading
Justice Ekwo unveils book on insolvency, bankruptcy laws
2026-05-25
By Wandoo Sombo Justice Inyang Ekwo has unveiled a book titled “Insolvency, Bankruptcy Laws and Practice in Nigeria” a publication that provides a comprehensive examination of Nigeria’s insolvency and bankruptcy framework. The 1,112-page book, published by Princeton and Associates and reviewed by Rowland Enwerem, was unveiled in Abuja. Justice Ekwo describedContinue Reading
Man, 32, docked over alleged illegal electricity connection
2026-05-25
Arraignment By Sandra Umeh A 32-year old man, Suleiman Atinshola, on Monday, appeared before the Ojo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over alleged illegal connection of electricity. Atinshola, whose address was not given is being charged with conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, to which he pleaded not guilty.Continue Reading
Ex-NBA Chairman tasks lawyers on priotising physical, mental well-being
2026-05-24
Ex-NBA Chairman tasks lawyers on priotising physical, mental well-beingContinue Reading
Court voids INEC timetable for conduct of 2027 polls
2026-05-21
Judgment By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has voided the 2027 election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgment delivered on a suit brought by Youth Party, held that INEC’s action imposed restrictive timeframes on political parties for theContinue Reading
