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Crime
Diezani Seeks Court Order To Reclaim Seized Assets From Buyers
Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Economic and Financial…
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Metro News
Otudeko, Others Opt For Out-of-Court Settlement In Alleged N12.3bn Fraud Case
The Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the alleged N12.3 billion fraud case involving Honeywell Group Chairman, Oba…
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Nigerian Lawyers
Lawyer Defends Corps Member, Says NYSC Bye-Laws Do Not Prohibit Criticism Of Government
Human rights lawyer and activist, Maduabuchi Idam, has argued that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) bye-laws do not…
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Nigerian Lawyers
Funmi Falana’s Women Empowerment Group Threatens Legal Action Against NYSC Over Harassment Of Female Corps Member
The Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), led by human rights lawyer Funmi Falana, SAN, has vowed to take…
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Metro News
Rivers Assembly Accuses Governor Fubara, Deputy Of Misconduct, Issues Notice
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a formal notice accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi…
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Nigerian Lawyers
Lawyer Declares Nnamdi Kanu’s Prosecution Unlawful, Criticizes Nigerian Government
Prominent human rights lawyer, Barrister Christopher Chidera, has strongly condemned the Nigerian government’s decision to restart the prosecution of Nnamdi…
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Nigerian Lawyers
IPOB Lawyer Ejiofor Demands Probe Into Alleged Looting Of Trader’s Shop By NAFDAC Officials In Onitsha
Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has demanded an immediate investigation into allegations that…
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Metro News
John Fashanu Sues Nigerian Police For £100,000 Following Arrest
Former England striker John Fashanu has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian Police, alleging unlawful arrest and human rights…
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Nigerian Lawyers
Lawyer Demands Apartment Allocation From DNJ Properties After N50m Payment
A legal dispute has emerged between DNJ Properties & Investment Limited and Mr. Olufemi Enahoro Odiri. Odiri claims the…
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Crime
Police Arrest Two Suspected Ritualists For Killing And Beheading 10-Year-Old In Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a 10-year-old Almajiri…
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Metro News
Lawyer Urges Wike To Enforce Court Ban On VIO Operations In FCT
Human rights lawyer Marshal Abubakar has called on Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to enforce…
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Opinion
Natasha: NASS Now Using Suspension As Instrument Of Terror BY ABDUL MAHMUD
Abdul Mahmud is a human rights lawyer, activist, and president of the Public Interest Lawyers League (PILL). He is…
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Crime
Nigerian Lawyer Rescues 23-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Abused By Boyfriend
A 23-year-old woman, who was allegedly subjected to repeated physical abuse by her boyfriend, has been rescued by human…
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Litigation
Abuja Court Dismisses Lawsuit By Sex Workers
The Federal High Court in Abuja dismisses a lawsuit filed by commercial sex workers, seeking recognition of their…
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Nigerian Lawyers
Kidnapped Nigerian Lawyer Mustafa Regains Freedom, Fate Of Two Others Uncertain
M.A. Mustafa, a lawyer and member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), who was kidnapped by gunmen near Lokoja,…
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Litigation
Court Sets March 21 For N5 Billion DSS Defamation Suit Against SERAP
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) court presided over by Justice Yusuf Halilu has scheduled March 21 for the definitive…
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