“Court Declares Forced Removal Of Hijab At JAMB Centre Unconstitutional” — Awards ₦10.5m Against Defendants
…No Candidate Should Choose Between Her Faith And UTME. The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has declared that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation …
“Police Launch Nationwide NHF Data Verification For Personnel” — Exercise Targets Faster Retirement Refunds Begin Exercise August 3–17
The Nigeria Police Force has directed all its commands, formations and affiliated units across the country to cooperate with a nationwide National Housing Fund data …
“EFCC Arraigns Rhas Nigeria, Director, Over Alleged ₦10m Dishonoured Cheque”— Court Grants ₦5m Bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Rhas Nigeria Limited and its director, Liwa Sarirddine, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja …
“Rescue Brings Relief, But Truth Brings Closure” —Makinde Sets Up Judicial Inquiry Into Oriire School Kidnap
…Gives Panel Four Weeks To Submit Report Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated an eight-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the May 15, 2026 abduction…
“Bank Balance Alone No Longer Enough” — Canada Expands Financial Scrutiny For International Study Permit Applicants
Canada has tightened the financial assessment process for international students applying for study permits, directing immigration officers to examine not only whether applicants have sufficient money but also whether their…
“Zobo Poisoning, Knife Attack End In Death Sentence” — Kano Court Convicts 19-Year-Old Woman Nine Days After Wedding
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a 19-year-old woman, Saudat Jibrin, to death by hanging for killing her husband, Salisu Idris, just nine days after their wedding. Justice Maryam…
“Release Security Funds Before Schools Are Attacked” — Oyedele Tells Senate As Safe Schools Probe Deepens
The Senate ad-hoc committee investigating the Safe Schools Initiative has intensified its probe into the funding and implementation of the programme, demanding comprehensive financial records from the Federal Ministry of…
NBA Election: Can Nigerian Lawyers Guard Nigerian Democracy?
By Olarinre Salako THE Nigerian Bar Association recently elected Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as its 33rd President, making her only the second woman to lead the Association and the first…
“Canada Clarifies Citizenship Rules For People Born Abroad” — Says Claims Must Follow Direct Line Of Descent From Canadian Parent
Canada has clarified its citizenship rules for people born outside the country, stressing that citizenship claims by descent depend on a direct family line from a Canadian parent and the…
“Makinde Explains Call For UN Probe Into Oriire Abduction” — Inaugurates Judicial Commission, Says Rescue Brings Relief But Truth Brings Closure
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained that his call on the international community, particularly the United Nations, to investigate the abduction and rescue of teachers and pupils from three…