NLS confirms death of Lagos Law School student who fell from hostel fooftop
The Nigerian Law School (NLS) has confirmed the death of a student who fell from the rooftop of a hostel at its Lagos Campus.The deceased student, who was enrolled at…
FG files fresh charge against Abuja doctor, Abebe, over IVF fraud
The federal government has filed a fresh charge against Abuja-based fertility doctor and pastor, John Abebe, over allegations of fraud, unlawful disclosure of confidential medical records, and the alleged sale…
NGO Regulation Bill: A threat to Churches, Mosques, Humanitarian Groups, says Odinkalu
*Most dangerous, authoritarian since 1999, says Odinkalu Human rights lawyer and activist, Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has described the proposed NGO regulation bill before the National Assembly as “the most dangerous…
Fake clergyman busted over alleged N2.5m fraud
Operatives of Obantoko Division of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a fake clergyman, Kehinde Makinde, popularly known as ‘Pastor Kenny ‘, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public…
X: Court orders media to unmask parody account, awards N70m damages for privacy breach
In a landmark judgment reinforcing the digital privacy rights of Nigerians, the High Court of Lagos State, Ikorodu Judicial Division, has ordered social media giant, X Corp (formerly Twitter) to…
S’Court’s ‘barrister’ directive tests its constitutional limits, admin authority
The Supreme Court’s directive discontinuing the use of “Barrister” as a prefix in official correspondence has triggered a legal debate among lawyers, law teachers and academics, extending beyond professional etiquette…
NHRC begins referral system against “catch-and-release” to protect trafficking victims at borders
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), working with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and key border management agencies, is advancing a coordinated referral…
Zamfara: Court freezes N1.45 billion funds in dispute
The Zamfara State High Court, Gusau, has granted an interlocutory injunction freezing N1.45 billion in disputed funds involving Samson Davies and another applicant against Jackson Ukuevo and others. The others…
Why many Nigerian small businesses fail to survive beyond five years — UI don
Mismanagement, poor planning, inadequate financial management, weak documentation and failure to conduct proper market analysis are among the factors responsible for the inability of many Nigerian small businesses to survive…
Adamawa to demolish 1975 Doctors housing quarters for a new estate
The Adamawa State Government is set to demolish a popular housing cluster commonly known as the Doctors Quarters. The Doctors Quarters, built in 1975 as part of the facilities accompanying…