The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has ratified resolutions aimed at addressing ongoing challenges in the production and distribution of stamps. These resolutions, initially discussed during a meeting between the National Executive Committee and Branch Chairmen and Secretaries on September 9, […]

On January 7, 2025, a Chief Magistrate Court in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State, found Mr. Nuhu Isah guilty of intimidating a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) patrol team. The court sentenced Isah to six months in prison, with an option […]

INTRODUCTION In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that law firms registered as business names have the capacity to enter into contracts. This landmark judgment, delivered in the case of A.G. BAYELSA STATE v. ODOK (2024) LPELR-63035(SC), […]

The Court of Appeal of Nigeria has officially opened its 2025 legal year with a series of special sittings across its Divisions, aiming to address the increasing caseload and expedite the administration of justice. On January 7, 2025, the President […]

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is being called upon to step in after Malam Surajo Yarima’s home, valued at around ₦20 million, was allegedly sold for just ₦2 million by a court to settle a ₦300,000 debt. […]

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, is set to stand trial on Monday, accused of illegally accepting funds from the Libyan government led by Moammar Gadhafi to finance his 2007 presidential campaign. The charges against Sarkozy include passive corruption, illegal […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Olamide Thomas, who was accused of issuing death threats to Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on social media. Thomas was […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for January 13, 2025, in the ongoing fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by detained Nigerian singer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington. The suit, valued at N300 million, was […]

As Nigeria moves forward with the implementation of the Cybercrime Act 2024, legal experts and judicial stakeholders are calling for immediate and specialized training for judges to effectively navigate the intricacies of cybercrime cases. With the rise of blockchain technology, […]

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning that the police will no longer tolerate any form of assault or attack on its officers and personnel. Egbetokun made this declaration during a visit to the […]