“Deaths In State Custody Demand Transparent, Independent Investigation” — Nigerian Law Society Seeks Full Accountability Over 37 Niger Miners
The Nigerian Law Society (NLS) has called for an independent, transparent and comprehensive investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Niger State…
“Justice System Must Be Treated As Critical Economic Infrastructure” — Fashola SAN Calls For Court-User Survey, Judicial Ombudsman
Former Lagos State Governor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Fashola, has called for the judiciary to be treated as a critical part of Nigeria’s economic infrastructure, arguing that the…
“ICAN Cannot Certify Forensic Professionals” — CIFCFIN Asks Federal High Court To Stop CFAN Programme
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed 24 November for hearing in the suit filed by the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN)…
“Wike Lied, FG Never Gave Oyo ₦50bn For Ibadan Airport” — Makinde Says State Is Funding Upgrade 100%
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has denied receiving ₦50 billion from President Bola Tinubu or the Federal Government for the upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan. Makinde…
“Over 70% Of Applications Used Public Email References” — England Removes Nigerian, Ghanaian-Trained Teachers From Direct QTS Route
Teachers trained in Nigeria and Ghana are no longer eligible to use England’s direct overseas application service for Qualified Teacher Status, following new eligibility rules introduced by the UK Department…
“Government Custody Must Never Become A Place Of Death” — FG Inaugurates 10-Man Panel To Probe 37 Niger Miners’ Deaths
The Federal Government has formally inaugurated a 10-member independent investigative committee to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Niger…
“We Are Bringing Subsidy In Our Own Way” — Kwankwaso Says Obi-Led NDC Govt Will Invest In Refineries To Cut Fuel Price
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said a Peter Obi-led administration would introduce what he described as a different form of fuel subsidy,…
“We Have Not Sent All Constitution Amendment Bills To States” — National Assembly Names Sole Bill Transmitted
The National Assembly has clarified that the State Police Bill is the only Constitution Alteration Bill transmitted so far to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration. The clarification…
“Use Appropriate Procedures For Complaints Against Judicial Officers” — Lagos CJ Alogba Tells Lawyers, Public At 2026/2027 New Legal Year
The Lagos State Government and stakeholders in the justice sector have called for faster, fairer and more accessible justice as the 2026/2027 Legal Year commenced in the state. The calls…
Applicability Of Conviction For A Lesser Offence Where Prosecution Only Establishes Attempt
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 12th day of December, 2025 Before Their Lordships Uwani Musa Abba Aji Ibrahim Mohammed Musa Saulawa Emmanuel Akomaye…