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…
‘No law makes an individual liable for a company’s actions’
*Edo High Court overturns conviction of DHL Benin Branch head, orders refund of fine. *Rules Magistrate Court erred in holding employee personally responsible for missing parcel The Edo State High…
Detained Army Colonel sues FG, demands release, N500m damages for coup plot allegations
A serving officer of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji, has dragged the Federal Government before the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja, over what he described as his…
Addressing systemic barriers is key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Housing Potential, says Ryan
CEO of Zeeks Homes Ltd, Ezekiel Ryan has outlined a forward-looking vision for Nigeria’s real estate sector, emphasizing that despite current challenges, the country remains one of the most promising…
IGP urges police to follow-up citizens with civility, professionalism and respect
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has directed officers of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure that citizens are treated with civility and professionalism. Speaking on Saturday during a…
Court bars company directors from selling assets
A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has restrained the Directors of Retail Supermarkets (ShopRite) from selling the shares or assets of the company until the satisfaction of the judgment debt.…
Grocery shop burgling in Ogun, two arrested
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, So-Safe, has arrested two suspects for alleged burgling a grocery shop in Ado-Odo/Ota local council of the state. The suspects are:…
Law or Labyrinth: Is Nigeria’s New Electoral Act A Dead End For Democracy?
By Festus Ifeanyi Anagwu The signing of the Electoral Act 2026 feels like a recurring fever in the Nigerian body politic. Just as the nation begins to catch its breath…
Nigeria and Insecurity: When prayer is an affront
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu My ill-fated country, those you have affronted with them you must be equalized by sharing the same affront. Those you have denied human rights, Allowed to…
Interrogating the narrative about women disinheritance and property ownership rights in Igbo custom: The facts, the fiction and the law
By Jimmy Abia You have often heard it said that “women are not allowed to own property among Igbos” or “women cannot inherit property in Igbo custom” But these narratives…
FG Bets ₦10bn Housing Loan Scheme, Expands Housing Opportunities For Civil Servants
A bold move to ease the economic burden on public workers, the Federal Government has unveiled a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme alongside a sweeping welfare package for federal civil…