By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi Following renewed attacks by armed bandits in parts of Kebbi State, the state government has announced plans to review existing laws with a view to imposing the death penalty or life imprisonment on convicted informants […]
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The Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch, is set to commence its highly anticipated Law Week 2025, themed “Preserving the Legal Profession for Tomorrow.” The week-long event is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 11, with a Press Conference and Jumat […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, has disclosed that security agencies have made progress in locating the hideout of those responsible for the abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a serving judge of the Bayelsa State High Court. Chairman of the […]
Striking members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo State chapter, have agreed to suspend their industrial action following a resolution meeting with the state government over the demand for full financial autonomy for the judiciary. The truce, […]
By Paul Dada The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concerns over the impending ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment. It warned that it could lead to job losses and and lead to […]
As conversations around tax reform and digital transformation continue to grow in Nigeria, a new web-based platform has been introduced to simplify the often confusing terrain of tax management for millions of Nigerians. Known as MyTax Nigeria, the platform offers a […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested 312 suspects and seized 803.672 kg of hard drugs between June 2024 and May 2025 in Akwa Ibom Mrs Obot Bassey, Akwa Ibom Commander of NDLEA, disclosed this during […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, has strongly condemned the abduction of Hon. Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a serving judge of the High Court of Bayelsa State, describing the act as not only an attack on the person of His […]
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a review of its service fees, set to take effect from August 15, 2025. The Commission said the move is part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, enhance efficiency, and adapt to […]
The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution will on July 4 and 5 hold a two-day zonal public hearing in the country’s six geo-political zones. The hearing is to gather citizens’ inputs on the proposed amendments. The […]