Moot court: Firm push for skilled, tech-Savvy lawyers
Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its justice system gained momentum on Thursday as stakeholders gathered in Abuja for the grand finale of the Juritrust Centre’s Criminal Justice Academy Moot Competition,an initiative…
Kano: Court grants bail to three accused of insulting cleric
A Magistrates’ Court sitting at Court No. 53 in Norman’s Land, Kano, has granted bail to three men accused of insulting Sheikh Umar Sani Fagge. The defendants, Adamu Adamu, Salihu…
Office theft: Sacked employee arrested over alleged N15m equipment in Lagos
The Airport Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, George Ikpe, over the alleged theft of equipment valued at about N15 million from his former workplace, Vovida Communications Limited, an…
Ogun judiciary workers may embarks on strike over unpaid benefits
The Ogun State Branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the administration of Dapo Abiodun, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding promotion…
ADC approaches court to challenge INEC over removal of leaders from party records
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Senator David Mark, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
Chief Emeka Ozoani SAN bags NBA Outstanding Service Award
The Nigerian Bar Association Eket Branch has honoured Chief Emeka Ozoani SAN with an Outstanding Service Award in recognition of his contributions to the legal profession in Nigeria. The delegation…
Businessman earmarks N2b lawsuit after defamation tweet
A Nigerian auto-dealer, Aliyu Muhammad, popularly known as Sarkin Mota, has threatened a N2 billion law suit after a young man on X, Femi Obanlekoko (femzydr1), alleged that he was…
Community marvel as suspect returns to crime days before court sitting in Lagos
•Teenager arrested taking delivery of N20m ransom While looking forward to his next day in the dock, 27-year-old Emmanuel Ogundipe has returned to crime. He was arrested in Egbin Community…
Jubilation as LASG frees 43 inmates, push to decongest prison
The Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu-led administration has approved the release of 43 inmates from correctional centres across Lagos, in a renewed push to decongest custodial facilities and strengthen criminal justice reforms…
The path INEC must tread carefully to avoid betrayal of trust
By Sly Edaghese A democracy does not die in darkness. It dies in broad daylight— when the umpire tilts the field, and calls it fairness. In Nigeria, the office of…