By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has commended the swift trial and conviction of separatist Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment by a Finnish court for terrorism-related offences. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that The Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti, Finland,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has pledged wide-ranging reforms in the areas of law, governance, economy, technology, gender equality, taxation, infrastructure, and financial accountability at the end of its 65th Annual General Conference. The association said the resolutions were part of its commitment to strengthen the legalContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, has said the 1999 Constitution (as amended) has failed to ensure Local Government autonomy, because State Governments exert undue financial and administrative control. Ndarani made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Imelda Osayande The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has commended Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo for releasing its members seven months salaries withheld during the administration of Adams Oshiomhole. In a letter of appreciation to the governor on Thursday in Benin, JUSUN’s National President, Marwan Mustapha Adamu, describedContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The arraignment of Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters in the Federal High Court in Abuja, could not proceed due to the absence of the second suspect, Sahara Reporters. The case, which involves newly filed charges of forgery, defamation, and alleged incitement to mutiny, was slated for arraignmentContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Africa Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, has empowered widows in Enugu, decrying discrimination, stigmatisation and harmful traditional practices against them. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was titled 2025 Widows’ Outreach with the theme, “Restoring Dignity, Rekindling Hope” It was organised byContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered six banks to furnish the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police with details of account documents and all transactions, including inflows and outflows, linked to Omoyele Sowore from January 2024 till date. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order afterContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Ministry of Justice says it has repositioned itself to adopt technology and digital transformation to enhance justice delivery in the country. Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, said this at the ongoing Top Management Retreat of the FederalContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), an NGO, says it has provided over 5,000 pro bono legal services to various detainees in Adamawa since 2024. Mrs Lucy Abagi, the Centre’s Chief Executive Officer, disclosed this at the police duty solicitor scheme awareness engagement and scorecard presentationContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says 28,149 inmates were released nationwide in 2024 after the payment of fines and compensations. Deputy Controller General, NCoS, Mr Ibrahim Idris, disclosed this during the third public hearing of the Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption and other Violations against theContinue Reading
