A criminal justice sector advocacy group, the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), has called for enhanced funding of criminal justice institutions as a way to strengthen the rule of law and preserve the nation’s democracy. CSLS’ President, Professor Yemi Akinseye-George […]
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday withdrew his fundamental rights enforcement suit against a magistrate in his N1bn claim pending before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The move followed concerns raised by the trial judge, Justice Joyce […]
Attention To Detail Makes The Difference In legal practice, small details often carry significant weight. A missed date, an overlooked fact, or an imprecise argument can affect the outcome of a matter. On the other hand, careful attention to detail […]
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by two weeks, shifting it from March 31 to April 14, 2026. The agency said the extension is to allow taxpayers more time […]
Beloved Bar leaders and colleagues, FINAL CALL FOR PAYMENT OF BPF & BRANCH DUES THE BPF CLOCK IS NOW TICKING FASTER The Deadline Day is here! Payment of BAR PRACTICING FEE and BRANCH DUES activates your rights and licence to; […]
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his firm, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to a total of 30 years’ imprisonment for fraud involving $62,500 and €36,020. This is contained in […]
DISCIPLINE SETS THE TONE FOR THE WEEK A new week in legal practice begins with choices how you plan, how you prepare, and how you approach your responsibilities. Discipline is what turns intention into results. In the legal profession, discipline […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a company representative over an alleged ₦993,247,796.70 fraud linked to a foreign exchange transaction in Ilorin, Kwara State. The suspect, Kofoworola Kolawole, 37, was apprehended by operatives of the Ilorin Zonal […]
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has raised concerns over the ongoing detention and prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), describing the matter as extending far beyond routine […]
With the March 31 deadline just hours away, many taxpayers in Nigeria are still uncertain about who is required to file personal income tax returns and comply with legal obligations. Under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, every individual earning income […]