By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN PREFACE For over a decade now, statesmen, distinguished scholars, patriots and eminent legal practitioners have converged to brainstorm on key issues […]
Category: Society
Accountability In Registering, Deregistering Political Parties
By Festus Okoye The registration and deregistration of political parties in Nigeria are back on the front burner of national discourse as political activities leading […]
“Security Law Versus Firearms Act” — Police Arraign Agunechemba Operatives As Anambra Bans Mask-Wearing
The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 13 Command, Ukpo, Anambra State, has arraigned three members of the Agunechemba local security outfit before the Federal High Court […]
“Asset Non-Disclosure” — Court Of Appeal Upholds Conviction Of Former NDDC Aide George Alabh For Failing To Disclose Assets To EFCC
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has upheld the conviction of George Turnah Alabh, a former Special Assistant to the erstwhile […]
“Life Camp Outlet Dispute” — H-Medix Says No Court Order Restrained Expansion As Max Health Seeks Committal Over Alleged Contempt
H-Medix Pharmacy Limited has filed a counter-affidavit at the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging a committal-to-prison motion brought against it by rival pharmacy chain Max […]
“Bank Official Summoned” — Court Orders Witness To Testify In Murder Case Of Retired Permanent Secretary Whose ATM Was Allegedly Used After Killing
Justice Omolara S. Adeyemi of Court 10, Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered that a witness summons be issued and served on an […]
“I Have Right To Endorse Aspirant” — Gov Sule Defends Choice, Says Nasarawa APC Primaries Will Be Direct
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has said that he has constitutional and democratic rights to support and endorse an aspirant he believes possesses the capacity […]
“If You Are Not A Taxpayer, You Are Not A Citizen” — Tinubu Defends Tax Reforms, Projects $20 Billion FDI For Nigeria In 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told Nigerians they must accept higher tax compliance and difficult economic reforms if the country is to fund infrastructure, healthcare, […]
“FX Manual Takes Effect June 1” — CBN Launches Revised Framework, Sets 75% Electronic Disbursement For PTA, BTA
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday launched the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Manual, with the revised framework scheduled to take effect from […]
Conditions For The Success Of A Plea Of Self-Defence
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 4th day of July, 2025 Before Their Lordships Mohammed Lawal Garba Adamu Jauro […]
“₦43.4bn Share Acquisition” — Otedola Raises Stake In First HoldCo Amid Profit Decline, Recapitalisation Push
The Nigerian capital market witnessed a seismic shift as billionaire investor, Mr. Femi Otedola, increased his stake in First HoldCo Plc through a massive N43.4 […]
Reflecting On A Deep-seated Frustration
By Richard ODUSANYA Nigerians, particularly the youths are not just angry –they are frustrated, tired, and overwhelmed by the present reality. Our citizens (youths) are […]
“This Must Change” — BUA Founder Rabiu Recounts South Africa Entry Denial Over Expired Visa, Says Foreigners Were Cleared Without Visas
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has recounted how he was denied entry into South Africa after his visa […]
“Rank, Salaries, Entitlements Restored” — Supreme Court Upholds Appeal Court Judgment Clearing Ex-GOC Otiki In ₦100m Court Martial Case
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeal nullifying the conviction and sentence imposed on former General Officer Commanding, 8 […]
“They Collected ₦20m, Still Holding My Wife” — Kwara ECWA Pastor Laments Fresh ₦300m Demand By Bandits
The pastor of the Evangelical Church of West Africa in Omugo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Sunday Omole, has lamented that bandits are […]
Can A Non-Signatory Be Bound By An Arbitration Clause? A Review Of Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9mobile) V. Afdin Ventures Limited & ORS SC/CV/1096/2024
By Oliver Azi Here is a legal argument that has been used in Nigerian courts for years. A party participates deeply in a business transaction; […]
“Attackers Spied On Troop Movement” — Suspected Boko Haram Insurgents Invade Borno School, Students Feared Abducted
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a Primary and Junior Secondary School in Mussa village, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, reportedly abducting an […]
“$1.5m Romance Scam” — Police Extradite Nigerian Suspect To US Over Alleged Wire Fraud, Fake Online Dating Syndicate
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited an alleged online romance scam suspect, Samuel Ugberease, also known as “Putsammy”, “Putput”, and “Sammy”, to the United States […]
“Civilian Lives Are Not Collateral Damage” — NHRC Demands Explanation From NAF Over Recurring Airstrike Casualties
The National Human Rights Commission has demanded explanations from the Nigerian Air Force over recurring civilian casualties arising from military airstrikes in parts of the […]
The AMVCA 2026, Its Prohibition Of Content Creation And Sketchy Privacy Notice
By Olumide Babalola, PhD By invitation, I attended the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at […]