Lawyers welcome appointment of Usenbo to NBA truth, reconciliation committee
The Nigerian legal community has welcomed the appointment of the Commissioner for Power in Edo State, Paul Ehigie Usenbo, to the Truth and Reconciliation Committee constituted to address issues arising…
INEC affirms position on electoral laws
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has formally restated its position on the enforcement of the country’s electoral laws, reaffirming its commitment to the Constitution, the Electoral Act and its…
Disgruntled Pastor Okafor submits self to police
Embattled founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, yesterday, reported at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for questioning. Okafor, it was gathered, arrived at…
Activist berates EFCC for neglecting constitutional duties
Political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, accusing it of…
Warders arrests two for smuggling drugs to inmates in Kano court
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Kano State has raised concerns over security breaches around court premises following the arrest of two men accused of attempting to smuggle illicit drugs…
Malami raises alarm over alleged moves by DSS to rearrest him
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has raised the alarm over plans by security agencies to rearrest him immediately upon his release, despite a…
Nigerians face new $15,000 US visa bond rules from Jan 21
The United States has introduced a new visa bond policy that could require Nigerian applicants for B1/B2 business or tourist visas to post bonds of up to $15,000. According to…
Gross Corruption: Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Malami, worth N213b
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and two…
Undercharging is economic terrorism against the Nigerian Bar
By Chibueze Maduka, Esq INTRODUCTION For years, the Nigerian Bar has pretended that undercharging is merely a “market issue” or a matter of personal choice. It is not. Undercharging has…
Ex-Army Chief files legal action in court over alleged terrorism financing
Retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, former Chief of Army Staff, has launched legal action to defend his reputation against allegations linking him to terrorism financing, a close associate revealed on Wednesday.…