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Foreign News
African Bar Association (AfBA) Mourns Founding President Dr. Rodger Chongwe
The African Bar Association (AfBA) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dr. Rodger Masauso Alives Chongwe…
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NBA
Strengthening Justice for Children: NBA and UN Join Forces Against Violence and Unlawful Detention
On the 5th May 2025, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, received the…
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The Bench
Federal High Court Launches Freedom Of Information Desk To Improve Public Access
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has launched a Freedom of Information (FOI) Desk to strengthen transparency and…
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Law Enforcement
Adeyanju Criticises Falana Over Silence On VeryDarkMan’s Arrest
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has publicly criticised Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, over his silence on the…
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Nigerian Lawyers
Falz Reflects on ENDSARS Protest, Says He Has No Regrets
Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, says he has no regrets participating in the 2020…
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Law Enforcement
Nigerian Correctional Service Defends Inmate Welfare, Umar Says Allegations Are False
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed recent claims about the mistreatment and poor feeding of inmates in its…
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Crime
Bamise: Court Sentences BRT Driver To Death by Hanging For Murder
A Lagos High Court has sentenced Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver Andrew Ominikoron to death by hanging for the…
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NBA
“Workers Deserve Protection, Fairness, And A Living Wage”- Afam Osigwe, SAN
We join workers around the world to commemorate Workers’ Day. This is a day to particularly honour the…
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The Bench
ECOWAS Court To Host Public Outreach And Hear 35 Cases During Lagos Sessions
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is set to hold a sensitisation outreach and external court sessions in Lagos. These…
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Metro News
Tonye Jaja Warns Agbakoba Of Reputational Risk Over Akpabio Defence
Legal scholar Dr. Tonye Jaja has warned Olisa Agbakoba SAN of possible reputational damage over his public defence…
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Foreign News
Iran Executes Man Accused Of Spying For Israel And Aiding Military Assassination
Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel and assisting in the 2022 assassination of a…
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Metro News
NJC Suspends Three Judges, Voids Imo Acting Chief Judge’s Appointment
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended three judges and voided the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as acting…
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Law Enforcement
EFCC Declares 41-Year-Old Elie Bitar Wanted Over CBEX Online Trading Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a 41-year-old foreign national, Elie Bitar, wanted over a fraudulent…
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The Bench
Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release Aisha…
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Opinion
Edo Tribunal Decision As A Metaphor By Dr. Sam Amadi
Recently, the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal delivered judgement on the petition of the PDP Governorship candidate on the 2024…
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Law Enforcement
Money Laundering: Achimugu Declares Hunger Strike In EFCC Custody
Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has declared a hunger strike while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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