The Legal Practitioner Of Light (1)
By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa SAN “A lawyer lives for the direction of his people and the advancement of the cause of his country.” (Christopher Alexander Sapara-Williams, the first indigenous Nigerian lawyer…
Kanu writes CJN, CA president, demands urgent hearing of cases, decries delay
The family of the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has disclosed that he has written to the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the President…
US designates ICC president, lawyer for probing govt officials
The United States has designated two ICC officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) – the President, Tomoko Akane of Japan, and Senior Trial Lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal. The…
Ekiti Court Remands Disqualified APC Guber Aspirant Over Alleged Defamation
A Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has remanded the disqualified APC governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Abimbola Olajumoke, in prison custody for one month over allegations of defamation, cyberbullying and…
Owuru petition CJN, demands probe of alleged withdrawal of Appeal over mandate usurpation case
High Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru has written to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), seeking the constitution of a panel to investigate and hear what he described as an outstanding…
FG raises annual Robe Allowance for State Counsel, Legal Officers to ₦1m
The Federal Government has increased the annual robe allowance for state counsel and legal officers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria from the…
Kogi: Assembly moves to cut agency fees, curb rent hikes as Tenancy Bill Caps Charges below 5%
The Kogi State House of Assembly is advancing legislation to regulate tenancy arrangements across the state amid growing concerns over rising housing costs, arbitrary rent increases and excessive fees imposed…
FCT Minister Orders Immediate Demolition of Abuja Houses Built on Waterways
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of houses and other structures built on designated water channels in Abuja, insisting that political influence…
Big Nyce Rebrands to Big Nyc as Nigerian Singer Embraces New Identity
Nigerian singer and songwriter Michael Ose Inegbenose, popularly known as Big Nyc, has officially announced a rebranding of his stage name from Big Nyce to Big Nyc. Born on December…
Adeyanju: This Online Baseless Lawyer is always looking for attention” — Olayinka
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has defended the FCT Administration over Saturday’s flooding in parts…
Burden of proof: Competing claims of communal V. exclusive customary land ownership
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA Holden at Abuja On Friday, the12th day of December, 2025 Before their Lordships John Inyang Okoro Helen Moronkeji Ogunwumiju Adamu Jauro Jummai Hannatu Sankey…