The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, to disclose details of the funding and administration of the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). […]
The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has granted the Onogie of Ewu, His Royal Highness Jafaru Isesele I, leave to institute judicial review proceedings against the Edo State Government over the alleged failure to implement a Supreme […]
The Nigerian Law School has scheduled the Call to the Bar ceremony for successful candidates of the May 2026 Bar Final Resit Examination for November 26, 2026. The Council of Legal Education said the ceremony would hold at the Body […]
Four candidates in the 2027 Lagos State governorship election have presented contrasting plans for tackling housing shortages, flooding, traffic congestion, transportation and other challenges facing the state. The candidates — Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obafemi Hamzat […]
A widow, Mrs Sarah Akinya, has sued Airtel Networks Limited and ATC Nigeria Wireless Infrastructure Limited before the Lagos State High Court, seeking N232 million in damages over alleged noise pollution and structural damage caused by a telecommunications mast near […]
Factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for continuing his presidential campaign despite a court judgment nullifying the leadership of his faction of the party. Bala said Atiku’s actions raised concerns […]
Human rights lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, has criticised lawyers involved in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership dispute for failing to seek consolidation of two related cases, a move he said could have helped prevent conflicting court judgments. Ogunye, Principal Counsel […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Warri Branch, has announced December 5, 2026, for its Annual Law Dinner and Awards Night, with more than 500 lawyers, judicial officers and other stakeholders expected to attend. The event will hold at the Monarchy […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has charged journalists to uphold truth, fairness and professional ethics in their reportage as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. Makinde gave the charge on Saturday in Ibadan at the grand finale of the […]
Five distinguished Nigerian journalists have been selected to receive the Gavel International/Ernest Sesei Ikoli Distinguished Achievement Award in recognition of their contributions to journalism, media development, public accountability and the defence of citizens’ rights. The recipients are the President of […]