LPPC Invites 2026 SAN Applicants To Virtual Briefing Sessions

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has announced virtual briefing sessions for both academic and advocate applicants participating in the 2026 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Award Exercise. According to a notice issued by the Bridget Edokwe Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the sessions will be held via Zoom on separate dates to guide applicants […]

“They Would Bring Her Same Drugs She Was Being Treated For” — Sen. Nwoko Accuses Daniels’ Brother Sammy Of Interfering With Wife’s Rehab

In a series of social media posts on X (formerly Twitter), Senator Ned Nwoko leveled serious allegations against his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels’ family, particularly her brother Sammy Daniels, claiming repeated harassment and interference with her drug rehabilitation efforts. The Delta State lawmaker shared videos purportedly showing confrontations at his home and detailed his […]

James Omotosho: A Judge And His À La Carte Law

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu One month after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu proclaimed a state of emergency over Rivers State last March, on 18 April 2025, former Rivers State Governor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and Life Member of the Body of Benchers, Nyesom Wike, held one of his beverage-powered media encounters in Abuja, during […]

“Legal Team Ordered To Identify And Prosecute Publishers” — Ali Modu Denies Claim That He Accused VP Shettima Of Creating Boko Haram

Former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed as false and malicious a viral report claiming that he accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of creating Boko Haram. In a statement, the former Governor described the publication, titled: “It’s Not Me, It’s Shettima Who Created Boko Haram – Sheriff Reveals”, as a complete fabrication […]

“Leave Us Alone” — Islamic Group Protests Alleged ‘Christian Genocide’ And Trump’s Threat Of U.S. Military Intervention

Hundreds of members of an Islamic movement in Kano State took to the streets on Saturday, protesting U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and his warnings of potential military action. The demonstrators, organized under the banner of a local Islamic group, marched through key areas of the ancient city, […]

“No Foreign Spouses” — Nigerian Military Bans Officers From Marrying Foreigners, Naturalised Nigerians

The Nigerian Armed Forces has officially banned military personnel from marrying foreigners and naturalised Nigerians, according to the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) Officers 2024. The new rules, which also prohibit commissioned officers from marrying non-commissioned officers, came into effect on December 6, 2024, following approval by the Armed Forces Council and signature […]

“e-GIS Revolution”— Lagos Govt Launches Digital Land System, Mandates Insurance for Commercial Buildings Above Two Floors

Lagos State has rolled out a new policy making insurance compulsory for all commercial buildings above two floors, while simultaneously launching a comprehensive digital land administration platform designed to transform property transactions across the state. The initiative, unveiled through the state’s new Electronic Geographic Information System (E-GIS), enables instant land searches, online applications, digital certificate […]

‘Retaliation For Judgment’ — Police Withdraw Orderly From Rivers Judge After Ruling Against Force, As SRLN Urges IGP, NBA, NJC To Restore Security

The Society for Rule of Law in Nigeria (SRLN) has described the withdrawal of a police orderly attached to a judge in Rivers State who recently delivered judgment against the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Suit No: PHC/1785/CR/2024, as “worrisome, vindictive, and an abuse of power”, urging all Nigerians to condemn the act. In a […]

“Rules 10, 11, 12 Convert Voluntary Association Into Licensing Authority” — 12 Lawyers Challenge NBA Seals And CPD Requirements In Court

*Argue NBA Mandatory Requirements Exceed Legal Powers, Claim Enforcement Could Invalidate Documents and Threaten Livelihoods of Rural Practitioners” Twelve surviving members of the unregistered Advocacy for Bar Licence Freedom (ABLIF), a coalition of enrolled lawyers, have filed a constitutional suit against the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), challenging the Association’s mandatory seals, stamps, and Continuing Professional […]

VIDEO: ‘True Soldier Of Christ’, CDS Oluyede Pays Tribute To Ex-COAS Lagbaja

    The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, on Sunday paid tribute to the former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a true soldier of Christ. The 23rd Chief of Army Staff died on November 56, 2024 died in Lagos after a brief illness. Speaking during an inter-denominational … Continue reading “VIDEO: ‘True Soldier Of Christ’, CDS Oluyede Pays Tribute To Ex-COAS Lagbaja”