In a dramatic development during a court session on Monday, Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), shocked everyone by dismissing his legal team and opting to represent himself. Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges, […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned further proceedings in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice Binta Nyako made the decision on Monday after Kanu and his […]

Dr. Geraldine Orok Ita has been convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison for her involvement in a N127,686,594.87 fraud case. The Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, found Ita guilty on twelve counts of forgery and […]

Hon. Justice Hassan Yakubu of the Ibadan Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court has dismissed Adejoke’s claims of forced resignation against Civic Microfinance Bank, citing lack of sufficient evidence. In addition, the court ordered Adejoke to pay the bank […]

Dear Colleagues, The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA wishes to bring to the attention of all legal practitioners and litigants the recent public notice issued by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, dated 4th February 2025, regarding the transitional period for implementation […]

In a significant operation, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested five individuals linked to illegal firearms possession, gunrunning, banditry, kidnapping, and job racketeering in Nasarawa State. The arrest, carried out by the NSCDC Commandant General’s Special […]

A Minna High Court has thrown out a defamation lawsuit filed by a naval officer against a correspondent from the Daily Independent newspaper, citing lack of merit. Flt. Lt. J. O. Bamisaiye, identified as NAF/4112F, had sued the Niger State […]

The National Industrial Court in Asaba, Delta State, has postponed further hearings in the ongoing lawsuit filed by Eze Sunday Eze, the former Group Financial Controller of Ibeto Group and its affiliates. The next hearing is scheduled for March 18, […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled March 5 for the arraignment of Andy Uba, the former senator from Anambra South, over alleged involvement in a N400 million fraud. Judge Inyang Ekwo confirmed the date after granting an ex […]

The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been arraigned before the Ifo Magistrate Court following allegations of assault, conspiracy, and conduct likely to disturb public peace. The arraignment, which took place on Tuesday, was brought by […]