NPF to conduct forensic investigation into Osun Dada Estate shooting
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) will deploy a forensic investigation model for the unfortunate shooting in Dada Estate area of Osogbo, Osun State, which resulted in the loss of lives.…
N20bn money laundering: Court strikes out charges against ex-director
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday struck out an alleged N20bn money laundering charge filed against a retired company director, Taiwo Ibitola, and her firm, Lexhan Investment Ltd.…
EFCC arraigns ex-convict over N12 million theft
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an ex-convict, Oluokun Gabriel Adekola, before the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja over an alleged N12 million theft. Adekola…
Govt pledges prosecution of bullying in Edo school
By NAN Protesters under the aegis of Concerned Citizens yesterday stormed the Igbinedion Education Centre to express their displeasure over the bullying incident that took place in the school. Viral…
Lagos launches pre-marriage counselling course to curb domestic violence
The Lagos State Government has launched a free pre-marriage counselling course for religious marriage counsellors as part of efforts to combat domestic and gender-based violence in the state. The government…
SAN charges lawyers on due diligence, professional ethics, client management
Lawyers have been urged to adopt stronger professional ethics and effective client-management strategies to reduce complaints, disciplinary sanctions, and reputational damage within the legal profession. The call was made by…
Lawyer warns against over-reliance on AI, election technology
A senior lawyer, Dr Yemi Omodele, has cautioned against excessive reliance on technology in Nigeria’s electoral process, warning that electronic systems could still be vulnerable to manipulation if adequate safeguards…
How in-house lawyers shape business transformation
Global Business Development Manager at Legal 500, David Freeman, has harped on the significance of in-house counsel in shaping governance, regulatory engagement and business transformation. Freeman, who spoke during the…
N9bn: How Malami’s wife wired funds via hotel’s account – Witness
Trial of the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, on money laundering charges continued before the Federal High Court in Abuja on…
Court grants Badejo N50m bail in alleged defamation suit
Hon Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has granted bail to a United Kingdom-based Nigerian blogger, Maureen Badejo, for fifty million naira and two sureties in like…