Onnoghen’s illegal removal undermined judiciary’s independence – NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has said the independence of the country’s judiciary was heavily undermined by the unlawful removal of former Chief Justice of […]
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Ex-chief justice quizzed over $9.6b contract verdict
A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Alfa Belgore may face trial for his alleged role in the $9.6billion debt judgment against Nigeria. Belgore […]
A behind-the-scenes look at Obama’s rise to the White House, Photographs by Callie Shell
It was April 2004, and photographer Callie Shell had just covered a campaign rally for presidential candidate John Kerry. But it was a different politician […]
Nigerian democracy derailing, Catholic Bishops cry out
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has expressed concern over the state of insecurity in the country and concluded that “living in Nigeria is very […]
Afenifere faults police investigation over Funke Olakunri’s death
Pan-Yoruba sociology-cultural organisation, Afenifere on Sunday faulted what it described “lackadaisical attitude of the police” over the assassination of Olufunke Olakunri, daughter its leader, Chief […]
No plots to truncate Acting CJ’s confirmation, says FHC
The management of the Federal High Court, Abuja has disassociated itself from groups and individuals making public statements concerning succession to the leadership of the court. […]
LATEST: FG files money laundering, conspiracy charges against Sowore
Ahead of Saturday’s expiration of the 45-day detention order of the Federal High Court in Abuja, the Federal Government has filed a seven-count money laundering […]
Budget, security our top priority ― Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said the process of fast-tracking the 2020 budget and security challenges facing the country would top the […]
Court sentences engineer to six months in prison for refusing to pay N2.4m birthday bash bill
Court sentences engineer to six months in prison for refusing to pay N2.4m birthday bash bill An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a […]
Kidnapping: ASUU wants FG to close gap between rich, poor
Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, the President of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has called on the Federal Government to close the gap between the rich […]
Court sentences man to 15 years in prison for defiling 8-year-old pupil
An Ikeja High Court in Lagos on Friday sentenced a 39-year-old man, Femi Anthony, to 15 years in prison for defiling an eight-year-old pupil. Delivering […]
MAD demands probe report of alleged abuse of blind students in Abuja
A pro-human rights and good governance advocate group – Make A Difference Initiative (MAD) has accused the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) of levity in handling […]
Fatoyinbo begs court to dismiss Busola Dakolo’s rape suit against him
The Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has urged the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja to dismiss the suit accusing […]
NHRC, PCC collaboration yielding results – Ojukwu
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Public Complaints Commission (PCC) have made huge contributions in preventing crisis situations by respectively responding to issues of […]
Senior lawyers urge FG to create constitutional court
The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) has canvassed for the establishment of constitutional court in other to decongest the workload of the present […]