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The outgoing General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for a review of the powers of the NBA President at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). However, this suggestion has been met with strong opposition from some members who argue that the current powers of the President must be preserved to protect […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Nasarawa State government and security agencies, prohibiting them from arresting farmers or interfering with their rights while a legal dispute over the seizure of 10,000 hectares of farmland is resolved. Justice Peter Lifu granted the order in response to a fundamental rights […]

THE Nigerian Communications Communication (NCC) has declared September 14 as the final deadline for telephone users in the country to complete the compulsory linkage of their national identity numbers (NINs) to their subscriber identification module (SIM). In a statement by the commission’s director of public affairs, Reuben Mouka, on Wednesday, August 28, the NCC urged […]

At the just-concluded Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the out-going General Secretary, Adesina Adegbite, addressed several key issues facing the organization. In his speech to the assembled lawyers, Adegbite called for a review of the powers granted to the NBA President under the current bar constitution, suggesting that they may […]

Investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe Zonal Directorate, have commenced an investigation of one Solomon Yohana for allegedly impersonating staff of the commission. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect was arrested on Aug. 19, in Guyuk Local Government Area, […]

In a ruling, the Court of Appeal sitting in Kano has overturned a lower court decision and upheld the application of Islamic law in the distribution of the estate of the late Major Mohammed Adeniyi. The judgment, delivered on August 23, 2024 by a panel of three Justices led by Justice Muhammed L. Shuaibu, is […]

The federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have agreed to meet again on September 6 to address some of the grey areas in the demands of university lecturers. Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman said this after a closed-door meeting with the leadership of ASUU led by its President, Prof Emmanuel […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, detained an Assistant Superintendent of Police, A. A Babangida, and 19 others for 30 days over their alleged involvement in banditry, kidnapping and terrorism activities. Justice Peter Lifu gave the order while delivering a ruling in an ex-parte application marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1146/2024, brought before the court by […]

*Reaffirms Standards For Foreign-Trained Medical Practitioners The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has declared that online medical schools are not recognised in Nigeria. The council affirmed that the practice of medicine requires in-person clinical training, lab work, and bedside teaching, all of which are mandatory components of medical education. It said that final […]

The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, says he’s not afraid to move against any agency of government found to be engaging in corrupt practices. He encouraged lawyers or any member of the public to come forward with such information so that it can be investigated and decisive steps taken. The Senior Advocate of […]

The Transition Implementation Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association has announced a significant change to the upcoming inauguration of the 32nd President and National Executives. In a statement released by Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, Chair of the Transition Implementation Committee, it was revealed that the event will be held both virtually  and in- person. The […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N9 billion for the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), a significant boost to the fund’s efforts to support national development and good causes. The recovery was announced during a visit by NLTF Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, to the EFCC headquarters, where he thanked the anti-graft […]