Ukeje V. Ukeje, and the antecedent realities of the girl child on inheritance in Nigeria: A legal analysis
BY LYDIA EHISUORIA OHONSI ESQ. ABSTRACT The Supreme Court of Nigeria’s landmark decision in Ukeje v. Ukeje (2014) constitutes one of the most transformative judicial pronouncements in the history of…
Distinguishing Suo Motu issues from Suo Motu No Case Submissions, or Non-Suit
By Amauche Onyedum, FNLI, FICMC, LL.M Abstract This critique scrutinizes the distinction between an issue raised suo motu by a court and a no-case submission or order of non-suit raised…
“I am ready to appear before CCB” — CJ Tsoho Pledges full cooperation
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has affirmed his readiness to cooperate with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over allegations of breaches in the…
FHC CJ, Justice Tsoho, to appear before CCB over undeclared assets
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has confirmed receiving an invitation from the Code of Conduct Bureau and has indicated his readiness to appear before…
Oil discovery: Ogun, Ondo disputes over Eba Island
The controversy over the ownership of the oil-rich Eba Island has deepened, with leaders in Ogun State and officials of Ondo State’s oil commission trading claims and counter-claims over the…
Eba Island: Ondo reject division tactics from Ogun, says whole belongs to Ilaje
Eminent personalities and leaders of thought from various communities in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area led by the traditional ruler of Abigi, Oba Segun Ogunye and a former Vice Chancellor…
Eba Island: Ondo owns smaller portions, says Ogun leaders,
Slam Ondo militant threats Eminent personalities and leaders of thought from various communities in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area led by the traditional ruler of Abigi, Oba Segun Ogunye and…
2027: PDP, ADC launch e-registration
APC plans deadline extension Nigeria’s major opposition political parties, the Peoples Democratic Party and African Democratic Congress, have commenced nationwide digital membership registration exercises as part of efforts to comply…
No Attempt To Poison Tinubu –Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed a viral video alleging that a chef attached to the Presidential Villa was arrested over a plot to poison President Bola Tinubu, describing the claim as…
Executive Order 9 May Hurt Oil Sector
By Edafe Mudiaga The signing of the Petroleum Industry, PIA, Act in 2021 by the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, seemed to have positively changed the nation’s oil and gas…