“This Is Not A Call For Justice To Be Rushed” — NBA Hails Edo Special Court’s Handling Of Kidnapping Case, Urges Courts To Cut Needless Adjournments
The Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association has commended the handling of a major kidnapping and violent-crime case by the Edo State Special Court, saying the proceedings demonstrated that…
“Court Fixes December 7 To Rule On Admissibility Of Statements, Videos In Alleged Coup Trial” — Prosecution, Defence Close Trial-Within-Trial Arguments
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed December 7, 2026, to deliver a ruling in the trial-within-trial being conducted to determine whether statements and video recordings obtained from…
“Court Adjourns Chinda’s 2027 Rivers Governorship Eligibility Suit To November 4” — Plaintiff To Respond To Defendants’ Objections
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed 4 November 2026 for the hearing of a suit challenging the eligibility of Hon. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda to contest the…
“Let The Court Take Its Course” — Adeyemi Pleads Not Guilty To Alleged Forgery, Impersonation As AGF Takes Over Prosecution
The Federal Government has arraigned Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi before the Federal High Court in Abuja on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged forgery, conspiracy and impersonation in connection with the…
Set Up Minimum Wage Committee Now” — NLC Demands New Wage Law Before Year-End
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate constitution of a tripartite committee to negotiate a new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers, warning that the current N70,000 wage…
Wike Names His Candidates Amid Clash With APC Governors — Stakes His Job On Tinubu’s 2027 Victory
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resign if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election, linking…
“Accept Or Reject Outstanding Admissions By November 30” — JAMB Extends Deadline For 2021–2025 Offers After CAPS Disruption
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates to accept or reject outstanding admission offers from the 2021 to 2025 admission exercises to November 30,…
“Edo Queens Should Not Be Punished For An Error They Neither Caused Nor Requested” — NFF Appeals CAF’s Annulment Of WAFU-B Title
The Nigeria Football Federation has formally challenged the Confederation of African Football’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ penalty-shootout victory over Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions…
“One Registry, Fewer Fees And Less Bureaucracy” — Akwa Ibom Assembly Advances Bill To Harmonise CSO Registration
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has begun considering a bill that would create a central registration system for civil society organisations and community-based organisations operating across the state,…
“The Allegations Are False; He’s Innocent” — Rick Ross Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges, Lawyer Urges Public To Await Court Process
American rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, over an alleged domestic violence incident in which a woman accused him of slapping, choking and assaulting her during…