“It Was An ABUSRC Court Event, Not A Call To Bar Photoshoot” — M. Al-Mahdi Isa Disclaims Viral Silk Gown Image Misattributed To Bar Ceremony
Muhammad Al-Mahdi Isa, a newly called Nigerian lawyer, has issued a formal disclaimer regarding a viral photo showing him wearing a silk gown an attire traditionally reserved for Senior Advocates…
The Supreme Court’s Decision In Jackson V The State And Its Implications On The Plea Of Self-Defence In Nigerian Criminal Law
Written By Babayemi Olaniyan, Esq., and Geraldine C. Nzulumike, Esq. Introduction The Supreme Court’s decision in Sunday Jackson v The State (2025) LPELR-80692 (SC) raises important questions on the interpretation…
‘Silencing Legitimate Grievances’ — IGP Orders Demotion Of WhatsApp Group Admins Over Planned Police Protest On Salaries And Pensions
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed disciplinary measures against Nigerian police officers detained over their involvement in organizing a planned protest addressing poor salaries, welfare issues, and…
EXPLAINER: What The Court Ruled On Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension — And Why She Must Apologise To The Court, Not The Senate
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a significant judgment in the case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who challenged her six-month suspension from the Nigerian…
Citizen Emenike And Steve Osuji’s Campaign Of Calumny Against The EFCC
By Dele Oyewale. Steve Osuji’s ” EFCC’s Alarming Impunity” and trumped- up ” charges” against the Commission and its Executive Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, leaves so much to be desired.…
“We Assure Thorough Investigation” — Rivers Police Confirm Arrest Of Ahoada East Administrator’s Aides
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that two key suspects linked to the recent violent assault on the Sole Administrator of Ahoada East Council, Goodluck Iheanachor, are now in…
“Speculative, Unproven” — Judge Throws Out Rights Suit Filed On Behalf Of Scavengers, Beggars In Abuja
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a ₦500 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, by a legal…
FG Secures $747m Syndicated Loan For Lagos-Calabar Highway — Finance Ministry Hails Global Investor Confidence
The Federal Government has secured a $747 million loan to finance Phase 1 Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Highway. The Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that Deutsche Bank arranged the…
Refinery Sale Not Ruled Out — Ojulari Hints At Major Shift In NNPC Strategy Amid Rising Rehab Challenges
Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has admitted that ongoing efforts to rehabilitate Nigeria’s state-owned refineries have become “a bit more complicated”…
“I Never Said That” — Shettima Denies Criticising Jonathan Or Linking Fubara’s Suspension To Past Sack Plot
The Office of the Vice President has strongly condemned what it described as a gross misrepresentation of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks during the public presentation of the book “OPL…