Former Arsenal Soccer Player Thomas Partey Charged With Five Counts Of Rape
Thomas Partey, who formerly played for English Premier League soccer club Arsenal, has been charged with rape and sexual assault, London’s Metropolitan Police said on Friday. What happens next with…
Full Tuition Awarded — ILA Nigeria Announces Eleven Young Lawyers As 2025 Recipients Of Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade Scholarship Prize
The International Law Association (ILA), Nigerian Branch, has announced the recipients of the 2025 Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, OON Scholarship Prize for the Study of International Law and Diplomacy. The prestigious…
After Three-Year Hiatus — UBA, Wema Bank Resume International Transactions On Naira Cards
Two leading commercial banks in Nigeria—United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Wema Bank—have announced the resumption of international transactions on their naira-denominated debit cards, marking a shift after nearly three…
Pre-Trial Conferences And Justice Delivery In Nigeria: Insights From Rivers State Civil Procedure Rules & Case Law
By Discuss: Gilbert E. O. Ohaka, Esq., PNM INTRODUCTION This topic is very relevant in our judicial system and long overdue for discussion and implementation. Pre-Trial Conference in our High…
“Regained Freedom After Ordeal” — Abducted Bayelsa Judge Justice Omukoro Released By Unknown Gunmen
Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro of the Bayelsa State High Court, who was abducted by masked gunmen on Saturday, June 21, 2025, has regained his freedom. The Department of State Services (DSS)…
“Unanimous Voice Vote” — Ekiti Assembly Confirms Justice Lekan Ogunmoye As Substantive Chief Judge
The Ekiti House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the substantive Chief Judge of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ogunmoye had been acting…
“Applications Rise To 122” — INEC Confirms Receipt Of 12 New Requests For Political Party Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that it has received 12 fresh applications from associations seeking to register as political parties, bringing the total number of applications under review…
“PDP Focused On Convention, Not Coalition” — Ologunagba Dismisses Reports Of Party’s Endorsement Of ADC-Led Alliance
The Peoples Democratic Party has clarified that it has not yet made any official decision regarding the 2027 Coalition movement seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released…
“Arrest Over Contract Ruled Unlawful” — Court Awards N30m To Decorator, Orders Apology From Police And Magistrate Official
A High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State capital, on Wednesday ordered the State Commissioner of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda, judicial official, Mrs. Mordi Juliana and four others to pay a…
“Adejumo To Take Over August 1” — CJN Appoints Former NICN President As New NJI Administrator
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has appointed Justice Babatunde Adejumo as the new Administrator of the National Judicial Institute, with effect from August 1, 2025. His appointment…