The government of Ghana says it will take legal action against Canada after its national team midfielder, Thomas Partey, was reportedly denied entry into the country ahead of the FIFA World Cup. In an official statement, the government described Canada’s […]
By Paul Dada President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will not bow to the demand of terrorists after the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar. Tinubu, according to a statement by his Special Adviser, Information and Stategy Bayo Onanuga, […]
Congratulatory Message My sincere congratulations to Mr. N.D. Abdulsalam on his election as Chairman of the NBA Gwagwalada Branch, and to the entire new Executive Committee. Your emergence reflects the trust and confidence members have placed in your capacity for […]
Democracy Thrives on Responsibility and Participation Democracy endures when citizens and institutions uphold its core principles: the rule of law, accountability, and inclusive participation. It requires more than elections — it demands vigilance, respect for dissent, and commitment to the […]
Enhancing Lawyers’ Welfare for Effective Environmental Justice in AfricaLawyers play a crucial role in addressing Environmental Justice and climate change in Africa. From rising climate litigation in African courts, to existing laws need stronger enforcement, as Lawyers advise on ESG, […]
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced a 36-year-old man, Akputa Ejike, to five years imprisonment for trafficking 5.80 kilograms of cocaine concealed in imported dry stock fish, popularly known as “Okporoko.” The conviction […]
A bill seeking to establish state police and transfer policing powers to subnational governments in order to strengthen internal security architecture across the federation on Thursday scaled through the second reading at the Senate. The bill, which enjoys broad support […]
By Innocent Anaba A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Ken Nwanna, has petitioned the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, protesting the turn of events in his client’s case pending before Justice Adesanya of a […]
Military-run Niger has enacted a new penal code criminalising for the first time same-sex relations, with heavy sentences of up to 20 years in prison, a legal source said Thursday quoting the official gazette. Although a taboo subject, same-sex relations […]
Counsel to Abuja-based lawyer Victor Giwa, Mr. Farooq Akanbi, on Wednesday formally withdrew from representing the defendant in his ongoing trial over alleged forgery and impersonation before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Apo, paving the way for […]