The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Ahmed Dikko, a former managing director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), and […]
Category: Society
Borno school attack: Troops rescue seven abducted students
Security operatives have rescued seven victims abducted during Monday’s attack on Lassa Day Secondary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno state. The rescue […]
“EFCC Charges Ex-Port Harcourt, Warri Refinery MDs” — Dikko, Yisawu Face Money Laundering Allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed separate money-laundering charges against the immediate past Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, […]
“You Will Go To Jail And Lose Everything” — FG Moves To Scrap Fine Option For Convicted Drug Traffickers, NDLEA Says
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said the Federal Government is working to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the […]
EFCC recovers N38.6bn in refinery fraud probe, moves to prosecute NNPCL officials
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N38.66 billion linked to the alleged diversion of refinery rehabilitation funds, as investigations widen to include […]
“Network From Space” — Starlink’s Planned Mobile Service Raises Fresh Threat To African Telecom Operators
SpaceX is preparing to make its biggest move yet into the telecommunications industry, with plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for consumers, a development […]
“Next Evacuation Flight Leaves South Africa Tuesday” — FG Moves To Bring More Nigerians Home Amid Xenophobia Fears
The Federal Government has confirmed that another evacuation flight carrying Nigerians from South Africa is expected to arrive in Lagos on Tuesday morning, amid heightened […]
JUST IN: Terrorists attack school in Borno, kill teacher, abduct students
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a teacher and abducting […]
FCCPC threatens action over high petrol prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned petroleum marketers, depot operators and refiners to reduce petrol prices in line with the sharp […]
Resident doctors extend strike ultimatum by four weeks
Resident doctors in Nigeria have extended their strike ultimatum by an additional four weeks, raising fresh concerns over the possibility of a nationwide industrial action […]
Inside The Lokoja Ruling: How Justice Dashen Invoked “Inherent Jurisdiction” And Ex Debito Justitiae To Set Aside NDC Registration Judgment
A Legal Analysis of the Federal High Court Lokoja Ruling Setting Aside the NDC Registration Judgment: The Doctrine Invoked, the Reasoning Applied, the Precedents Cited, […]
It’s Time To Ban The Poor And The Uneducated From Voting In Nigeria
By Nonyerem Ibiam, Esq. A city was tasked with choosing its future home. Two buildings stood before them. One, a steel structure, had been designed […]
Ending The Scattergun Approach: An Appreciation Of The Harmonious NIMC Act 2026 From A Data Protection Perspective
By Olumide Babalola, PhD Over the years, I have unsuccessfully litigated the harmonisation of public databases in Nigeria. A fallout of this is the pending […]
Keystone Bank, Akwa Ibom govt, Church partner to support, empower PWDs in Uyo
Keystone Bank limited has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting social inclusion by partnering with the Akwa Ibom state government and The Church of Jesus Christ […]
Top ISWAP commanders, 76 fighters surrender to troops in North-East
Senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and 76 insurgent fighters have surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI following sustained military […]
“Ouster Clauses Have No Place In Democracy” — CSO Sues NASS, INEC, AGF, Seeks To Void Electoral Act Provisions Barring Court Review Of Party Disputes
A civil society organisation, Registered Trustees of Constitutional and Democratic Justice Initiative, has instituted a suit against the National Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
JUST IN: Two trucks, car collide on Lagos expressway
A multiple-vehicle crash involving two articulated trucks and a private car disrupted traffic along the Gbagada section of the Lagos Expressway on Monday morning, prompting […]
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP spy in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) over an alleged plot to attack two […]
“Challenge It At Trial” — Court Dismisses Lawyer’s Suit Against AG’s Prosecution Decision In Lekki Land Dispute, Says Judicial Review Cannot Test Criminal Evidence
A Lagos State High Court has dismissed an application by legal practitioner Ademola Owolabi, principal of Ademola Adetokunbo & Co., seeking to stop his criminal […]
“1.34m Nigerian Visa Applications Rejected” — UK Refusals Hit 21-Year High As Nigeria Ranks Second Globally
The United Kingdom rejected at least 1,344,595 Nigerian visa applications between 2005 and the first quarter of 2026, official Home Office data. The rejection rate […]