Sowore asks judge to recuse himself from his trial, alleged bias
In reaction to the ruling of the court on his no case submission, Omoyele Sowore, through his counsel sought the permission of the judge to address him, which was granted…
‘Jonathan Ineligible For 2027 Presidential Contest’
A legal practitioner, Kola Olutekunbi, has argued that former President Goodluck Jonathan is not eligible to contest the presidency again, citing constitutional provisions on oath-taking. Olutekunbi said the 1999 Constitution…
Court frees Lagos man after 10 years in custody without conviction
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has discharged and acquitted Ibrahim Usman, who spent about 10 years in custody without conviction, after ruling that the prosecution failed to…
Court jails Gombe Magistrate for bribery
Hon Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe High Court sitting in Gombe, Gombe State has convicted and sentenced Mohammad Suleiman Kumo, a magistrate to two years and six months imprisonment…
Academic Conspiracy: FG Bans Honorary Degree Holders From Using ‘Dr’ Title
The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a new policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the title “Dr” before their names in official, academic, or professional settings. The government…
Court sets date for ruling on Sowore’s no-case submission in cyberstalking trial
Hon. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 8, 2026, to rule on the no-case submission filed by activist and publisher of Sahara…
‘Nigeria needs domestic capital to bridge its infrastructure gap’
Phillipe Valahu is the Chief Executive Officer of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), a multilateral infrastructure development and finance organisation that focuses on mobilising private investment for infrastructure in…
How Correctional Centre Moves Inmates To Court In Motorbikes, Keke NAPEP in Niger
A review of an investigation by newsmen indicates that inmates awaiting trial at the Minna Old Custodial Centre are transported to court in tricycles, commonly known as Keke NAPEP, and…
WPF Day: SERAP, NGE, HHRC demand safety, justice for journalists
NBC urges commitment to responsible, credible broadcasting The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on President Bola Tinubu, state governors and…
Don’t approach court, Obi urges NDC members against litigation
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has urged members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to shun litigation and internal disputes, warning that court battles could undermine efforts to build a…