Interrogating the narrative about women disinheritance and property ownership rights in Igbo custom: The facts, the fiction and the law
By Jimmy Abia You have often heard it said that “women are not allowed to own property among Igbos” or “women cannot inherit property in Igbo custom” But these narratives…
FG Bets ₦10bn Housing Loan Scheme, Expands Housing Opportunities For Civil Servants
A bold move to ease the economic burden on public workers, the Federal Government has unveiled a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme alongside a sweeping welfare package for federal civil…
Suspect in Trump gala shooting to be arraigned Monday
The suspect accused of opening fire at a Washington media gala attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday is set to be arraigned in the U.S. capital on Monday, federal…
Ibiwoye SAN joins 2027 Kwara gov race on PDP platform
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olasheni Ibiwoye, has joined the 2027 Kwara State governorship race under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, becoming the fourth aspirant to declare interest…
You can count on Biafra – Nnamdi Kanu sends a message to the Arnold, former US mayor
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has sent a message to the former United States mayor of Blanco, Texas, over his support. His legal consultant, Aloy…
Biafra: ‘Nigeria’s breakup likely inevitable and just’ – Arnold
A former mayor in the United States,, Mike Arnold, has said the breakup of Nigeria is “likely inevitable and just”. Arnold, known for being sympathetic to the Biafra struggle, made…
‘Nnamdi Kanu jailed while Imam who offered N1m for pastor’s head goes free’ – Mike Arnold says Nigeria at crossroads
A former United States mayor, Mike Arnold, has declared that Nigeria is at a crossroads, noting that the country is facing two scenarios – “America’s greatest African ally, innovative, peaceful…
Gbagyo declares for NBA Makurdi Branch Chairmanship, pledges unity
A legal practitioner, Joseph Mtemdoo Gbagyo, has formally declared his intention to contest for the office of Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Makurdi Branch. In a statement addressed to…
Forceful restriction of movement for environmental sanitation is illegal – Adegboruwa
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Lagosians were forced to stay in their homes by the Lagos State Government under the guise of enforcement of monthly environmental sanitation. In forceful enforcement…
NBA tackles Makinde over poor funding of judiciary
The Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan branch, has decried inadequate funding of the judiciary and non-functionality of Rent Tribunals as well as Customary Courts in the state. Chairman of the branch,…