“Bandits Boasting They Are Going After Mr. President, Politicians” — Fmr Deputy Speaker Wase Urges Tinubu To Reconsider VIP Protection Withdrawal

*Says Boko Haram Members, Armed Robbers Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Idris Wase, made a passionate plea during a special plenary session on Wednesday, urging President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his directive withdrawing police protection from Very Important Persons (VIPs). Wase warned that the move […]

NBA-SPIDEL CPC Retains NACO Logistics To Handle Hotel Accommodation For 2025 Uyo Conference

The Conference Planning Committee (CPC) of the 2025 NBA-SPIDEL Conference in Uyo has confirmed NACO Logistics Ltd as the official coordinator for hotel accommodation for delegates attending the event. Associate Professor Uju Agomoh, CPC Chair, advised all participants to make their hotel reservations through NACO Logistics to benefit from discounted rates and a seamless, comfortable […]

Remove The Log In Your Eyes Before Pointing To The Speck In Another’s: A Rejoinder To A Nigerian Supreme Court Justice’s Concerns Over Decline Of Legal Knowledge Among Lawyers

By Sylvester Udemezue At the recently held 2025 edition of the JASAN Foundation’s Legacy Dialogue 2.0 in Abuja, senior jurists and legal scholars raised alarm over the decline in legal education, ethics, intellectual depth, and mentorship within Nigeria’s legal profession. His Lordship, the Honorable Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, decried the […]

“I Am Not Evading EFCC” — Timipre Sylva Seeks New Date To Appear, Cites Life-Threatening Medical Condition

Former Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting that a date be fixed for him to appear before the agency over an alleged $14.8 million fraud. In the letter dated November 24 and acknowledged by the EFCC on November 26, Sylva expressed concern […]

[DOWNLOAD THE DRAFT] Legal Practitioners Bill 2025 — Body Of Benchers Corporate Entity, 2-Year Pupillage, Mandatory CPD, Stronger Disciplinary Committee

Download the draft of the Legal Practitioners Bill, 2025, as President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the proposed legislation to the National Assembly in a bold attempt to reshape Nigeria’s legal System. The executive bill, read for the first time today in both chambers, seeks to repeal the outdated Legal Practitioners Act, Cap L11, Laws […]

“Kidnapping Is Terrorism” — Senate Recommends Death Penalty For Kidnappers Without Judicial Discretion

The Senate on Wednesday took some of its strongest security decisions in recent years, declaring kidnapping a form of terrorism and recommending the death penalty for offenders without the option of fine or judicial discretion to reduce the punishment. The move followed hours of tense deliberations over escalating insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger and neighbouring […]

“No More Hiding Places For Terrorists” — Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Seeks State Police Law Review

Amid the worsening security situation in the country, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a security emergency and directed the army and the police to recruit additional personnel. The President also called on the National Assembly to begin the process of reviewing the law to allow states that are willing to establish state police to […]

Strasbourg Sink Crystal Palace In Conference League

  Crystal Palace slid to a 2-1 loss at Strasbourg in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday as Liam Rosenior’s side came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the competition. Tyrick Mitchell steered Palace into the lead and Ismaila Sarr nearly added a second when he struck the inside of the post with Strasbourg … Continue reading “Strasbourg Sink Crystal Palace In Conference League”

El-Rufai Obtains ADC Membership Card In Kaduna

  Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally obtained the membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling a major political shift ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking after his registration at his ward in Ungwan Sariki, Kaduna North Local Government Area, El-Rufai expressed optimism that ADC will provide a credible … Continue reading “El-Rufai Obtains ADC Membership Card In Kaduna”

Court Dismisses Ex-Binance Representative’s Suit Against NSA, EFCC

  The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Tigran Gambaryan, former Binance Head of Financial Crime Compliance in Nigeria, against the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Gambaryan, through his lawyer, had sued the NSA and EFCC over alleged unlawful and … Continue reading “Court Dismisses Ex-Binance Representative’s Suit Against NSA, EFCC”