By Bolanle Lawal A 37-year-old ex-convict identified as Adejuwon Kehinde and one Adeniyi Dayo, 35, have been sentenced to death by hanging by an Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti for armed robbery. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Lekan […]
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The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether a wide swath of Donald Trump’s tariffs are lawful, in a landmark case that could uphold — or upend — the president’s economic agenda. Billions of dollars in customs revenue […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has blamed the delay in the trial of terrorism suspects, accused of masterminding the Aug. 26, 2011 bombing of the UN building, on legal and procedural issues. Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and […]
A High Court in Oyo State has granted an order to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to go ahead with its convention slated for November 15 and 16. The ex-parte order was granted yesterday by Justice Ladiran Akintola. The judge […]
By Ayox Ojo A former Deputy Director at the Kwara State Directorate of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dare Adebowale Oladapo, has been convicted for falsifying his age and fraudulently receiving salaries and allowances for four months […]
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Thirteen inmates who had spent years in detention without trial in various correctional facilities across Taraba State have finally regained their freedom, thanks to the pro bono legal intervention of human rights lawyer, John Nkemnagum […]
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has signed the Edo State Public Property Protection Law, 2025, and the Customary Court of Appeal (Re-establishment) Law, 2025, into law. Both laws, according to Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, represented the administration’s ongoing reforms to restore […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday warned detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, that it may close his defence if he fails to open his case at the next sitting. Kanu, who has been representing himself after sacking his […]
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday, dismissed a no-case submission by internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly called Mompha, over an alleged six billion naira money laundering charges. Justice Mojisola Dada, ordered the defendant to begin his defence. The News […]
From 1st January 2026, the new tax laws will provide many reliefs and exemptions for low-income earners, average taxpayers, and small, according to Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele. In an update on his X handle […]