Electoral Act: Reps earmarks N10m fine, jail for dual party membership
The House of Representatives on Wednesday amended the Electoral Act 2026 to prohibit individuals from holding membership in more than one political party at the same time. Under the amendment,…
Lagos Assembly recommends relocating Makoko landlords to Epe
The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended that residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro be relocated to the Agbowa area of Epe…
EFCC arraign man, company over allege $1.5m oil fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a man, Ufoma Joseph, before a Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja over an alleged $1.5 million oil investment fraud. Joseph was…
Alleged horrific killers of Kano housewife, six children face fresh criminal charges
Three prime suspects in the murder of a 35 years old Fatima Abubakar, and her six children at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters in Kano has been charged with fresh criminal charges.…
Olajengbesi interim quits Law Corridor to pursue political ambition
Abuja-based lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has stepped aside from Law Corridor, an Abuja-based law firm, as he prepares to pursue his political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a…
New Song on State Police
By Lekan Sote The Yoruba saying, “Die die ni alak’orun ndi ewu,” which roughly translates into English as “gradually, a singlet becomes a formal dress,” means that things happen in…
NJC cracks down on errant judges, back integrity
Amid mounting outrage over alleged judicial corruption, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has launched an unprecedented crackdown on errant judges, raising hopes of self-cleansing, though doubts linger over whether it…
Lawyer tasks entrepreneur on adherence to legal advice
The Managing Partner of Piquancy Solicitors, Folakemi Jegede, has urged Nigerian entrepreneurs to strictly adhere to professional legal advice, describing it as a critical foundation for sustainable business growth and…
Why Nigerian Young Lawyers are abandoning Courtrooms
Young lawyers are silently abandoning the courtroom in an alarming proportion in search of better-paying, less stressful alternatives. To this group of young wigs, soon after they are called to…
Why attack Iran?
By Timothy Snyder Toronto ––The major assault against Iran launched by the United States and Israel has already triggered retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. A broader regional conflict looks…