“Railway Transformation Begins” — Lagos Assembly Advances Bill To Establish State-Owned Rail Corporation
The Lagos State House of Assembly is advancing a bill to create a legal framework for the establishment, management, and operation of a state-owned railway corporation. The speaker, Mudashiru Obasa,…
Peter Obi Remains Only Viable Opposition, Says Fayose; Dismisses ADC Threat To APC
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has described Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as the only opposition figure in Nigeria with significant traction, while maintaining that no candidate…
Gov. Eno Revokes Illegal Land Entitlement, Reaffirms Master Plan For Tropicana Layout
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has revoked illegal land entitlements at the Tropicana layout, reinstating the area’s original master plan and warning against unauthorized acquisition or encroachment of government…
“Law And Language Unite” — Alliance Française Port Harcourt Educates Students On Civic And Legal Principles
A language institute and non-governmental organisation, Alliance Française, Port Harcourt, has counselled about 160 students and pupils on legal systems and civic principles in select countries, including France and Nigeria.…
“A Trillion-Dollar Threat” — Fagbemi Urges National Action As Cyberattacks On Nigeria Rise 47% In Early 2025
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, has called for a united and coordinated national front against the growing wave of cybercrime, warning that…
Morocco As Host For 2026 World Cup African Playoffs — Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon Among Contenders For Final Spot
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the venues, dates, and format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs, setting up a decisive showdown for Nigeria and…
Benin City Hosts NBA-NEC Meeting November 20 — Ojibara Announces Hybrid Format, Issues Attendance Guidelines
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced that its next National Executive Council (NEC) meeting will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Benin Motel Plaza Marquee, Benin…
“Illegal Detention” — NBA Nyanya-Karu Branch Sues Police, Demands ₦700m For Lawyer Nneka Asadu Held Over CAC Trusteeship Dispute
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Nyanya-Karu Branch has filed a fundamental human rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja on behalf of its member, Abuja-based legal practitioner,…
“Voters, Not Judges” — Yusuf Ali SAN Urges National Assembly To Remove Court Powers To Declare Election Winners
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Yusuf Olaolu Ali, has called on the National Assembly to remove the judicial power to declare winners in election petitions, arguing that the practice undermines…
“Compassion For The Children” — I Sought Tinubu’s Mercy For Maryam Sanda, Says Late Bilyaminu Bello’s Father
The biological father of the late Bilyaminu Bello has expressed relief and gratitude over the presidential pardon granted to his daughter-in-law, Maryam Sanda, who had been sentenced to death for…