NBA President, Afam Osigwe SAN, debunks crculating message directing lawyers to update ECNBA Portal
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has distanced himself from a message currently circulating on various platforms, which urges lawyers to update their details on…
Akwa Ibom Adultery Bill: Lawyer opposes 10 years prison terms for women, ₦2 million fine for men, says punishing women with 10 years is unjust
A legal practitioner, Ifeoma Ihesie has strongly opposed a reported bill seeking to criminalise adultery in Akwa Ibom State, describing the proposed legislation as unconstitutional, discriminatory, and an unwarranted intrusion…
Former AGF Malami’s prosecution aimed at weakening opposition, says Kebbi ADC
Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the ongoing investigation and prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is…
FG AGF arraigns three suspects over kidnapping of Oyo pupils, teachers
The Federal Government on Friday arraigned three men allegedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of…
Federal High Court dismisses suit by Bayelsa traditional ruler challenging Shell’s divestment, pollution
The Yenagoa Division of the Federal High Court on Friday dismissed a suit challenging the divestment of Shell from onshore assets and pollution of the Ekpetiama community.The suit filed by…
Ajiran Gruesome Killings: CHSR raises alarm over alleged disappearance of prime suspect
Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has expressed concern over what it termed wanton disregard for court orders on the trial of the prime suspect in the gruesome murder…
Association petitions Tinubu over bloodshed, killings, seeks urgent military intervention
The Idoma Association USA has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, over the worsening insecurity in Benue South Senatorial District, calling for the immediate deployment of military and other security…
S’Court reinstates final forfeiture of Emefiele-linked assets
The Supreme Court has restored the final forfeiture of several high-value properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, handing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Kwara Judiciary sacks 2 registrars, demotes magistrate
The Kwara State Judicial Service Commission has dismissed two court registrars and demoted a magistrate over cases of gross misconduct and negligence, declaring that corruption and the compromise of judicial…
FHC orders final forfeiture of Aisha Achimugu’s N4.6bn jewellery, N4.3bn cars
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government.The forfeited assets include…