Corps Members Prohibited From Riding Motorcycle Unless…
#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU In Nigeria, it is an offence for a National Youth Service Corps member to ride a motorcycle without wearing a crash helmet. See paragraph 3(1)(b)(vii) of…
Uwanna Releases Manifesto Ahead of NBA Lagos Branch Chairmanship Elections
Ikechukwu Uwanna, the front-line aspirant in the forthcoming election of the Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch (“the Branch”) has released his well-articulated manifesto of what the Branch should expect in…
SSS Operatives Storm Adoration Ministry, Summon Father Mbaka To Abuja
Operatives of the Department of State Services have summoned controversial priest, Ejike Mbaka, to Abuja for questioning. Our correspondent gathered that the operatives visited the church to drop the letter…
Why Each State Governor Should Constitute Local “Well Armed” Vigilantes Now – Resolving The Legal Tapestry
By Othniel A. Ikpibako Introduction The current security situation in Nigeria is nightmarish. The report from security intelligence and non security communities is distressing. They all point to one fact…
Despite Denial, Nigeria Army Retires 29 Generals After Yahaya’s Appointment As COAS [FULL LIST]
Twenty-nine army generals have been forced to retire from service following the appointment of Farouk Yahaya as the chief of army staff. The forceful retirement of the generals contradicts the…
National Assembly Working On Barring Bankers From Operating Foreign Accounts
The House of Representatives is considering barring staff members of banks and other financial institutions from operating accounts outside the shores of Nigeria. Their spouses and children may also be…
CBN Increases Forex Allocation To Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria has concluded plans to increase the amount of foreign exchange allocated to banks to meet the requests of customers, particularly travelers, seeking the forex for…
Terrorism Financing: 180 BDC Operators Pay N900m Penalties To CBN
*3 months after arrests, traders incommunicado *FG prepares charges as suspects shop for lawyers *Lawyers differ over prolonged incarceration At least 180 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators nabbed by security…
APC Behind Twitter Ban – PDP
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being behind the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. The party, in a statement…
Why Nigeria Cannot Have New Constitution Now, By House Of Reps
The House of Representatives said on Sunday a new Constitution remains impossible because the 1999 Constitution only made provisions for amendments. The House also said returning to the 1963 constitution…