Falana charges NJC, NBA over ‘conflicting court rulings’ on INEC’s powers
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to investigate what he described as conflicting court rulings that…
Court dismisses $19.6m lawsuit against NNPC
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has dismissed a $19.6 million lawsuit filed against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), ruling that the claim was without…
Cambodia Immigration discloses May 31 deadline notice for foreign nationals to exit
The General Department of Immigration under Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a public notice informing all foreign nationals, including citizens from several African countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon,…
Tourism Promotion Agency Law awaits LASG implementation 7 years after passage
Seven years after the Lagos State Tourism Promotion Agency Law was passed and signed into law, the state government is yet to fully implement it. The Executive Director of the…
FHC registries opens on weekends for Pre-election cases
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has directed all its divisional registries nationwide to begin operations on weekends and public holidays strictly for the filing of pre-election matters ahead of…
President Tinubu hails Chief Olanipekun SAN’s healthcare donation
…Highlights the role of the private sector in strengthening rural health systems President Bola Tinubu has commended renowned legal practitioner, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), for donating a modern healthcare facility…
Witchcraft allegations adjourned for hearing in N200bn libel suit
High Court of Cross River State sitting in Calabar on Wednesday heard extensive testimony on alleged witchcraft-related abuses in the N200 billion libel suit filed by Helen Ukpabio and her…
Residents panic over alleged disputed property invasion in Lagos
Tension has gripped the Ikeja area of Lagos following the alleged invasion of a property belonging to the Akinole-Oshiun family by suspected hoodlums. The hoodlums were alleged to have acted…
Navy investigates death of female warrant officer, debunks torture allegations
Nigerian Navy yesterday denied reports alleging that a female warrant officer died after being subjected to harsh punishment by a superior officer at a naval facility in Lagos. The Navy’s…
Air Peace releases grounded A320 aircraft to Lessor as disputed parties settle out of court
Air Peace has released the Airbus A320 aircraft to the Latvia-linked aircraft leasing company SmartLynx Airlines, six months after impounding the aircraft at the Lagos airport. That the airline released…