Judicial Usurpation of Electoral Mandate: Myth or Reality?
This article by Festus Okoye examines the assertion by some, that the Courts and the Tribunals have usurped the right of the voters to determine the winners of elections; and responds that…
Court Bars FRSC from Arresting Vehicles with Faded Number Plate
Justice Aluko of the Federal High Court, in Lagos on Friday, restrained the Federal Road Safety Commission from arresting vehicles with faded number plates. The trial Judge also restricted the…
Determining the Veracity of a Retracted Confessional Statement
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 14th day of June, 2024 Before Their Lordships Mohammed Lawal Garba Tijjani Abubakar Jummai Hannatu Sankey Moore Aseimo…
Vandals responsible for Rivers wellhead fire – NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has absolved itself of any blame over the continued spillage of crude oil from its wellhead located in Buguma Community of Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. It said the incident and the fire outbreak in assets operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd., were caused by
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has absolved itself of any blame over the continued spillage of crude oil from its wellhead located in Buguma Community of Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. It said the incident and the fire outbreak in assets operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd., were caused by
EPL: Chelsea beat Wolves 3-1 to revive Champions League hope
Chelsea beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 to revive their hope for a Champions League spot next season. England’s defender and Chelsea defender, Tosin Adarabioyo’s goal in the 24th minute ensured that the London club secured a first-half win at the break while Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke’s goal in the 60th and 66th minutes respectively were
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Chelsea beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 to revive their hope for a Champions League spot next season. England’s defender and Chelsea defender, Tosin Adarabioyo’s goal in the 24th minute ensured that the London club secured a first-half win at the break while Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke’s goal in the 60th and 66th minutes respectively were
Lagos Magistrate Slumps, Dies
Steve Aya A Lagos State Magistrate and Pastor, Olasanmi Ogunkanmi, 58, suddenly, slumped and died the night after returning from a three-week holy pilgrimage in Jerusalem, Israel. It was gathered…
Freed Lawyer Visits NBA President and Exco in Abuja
In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, Port Harcourt-based Lawyer, Kelvin Okorie, who was recently released from over a year of detention by the Nigerian Navy, visited the Nigerian Bar Association…
IBA Elects Chile’s Jaime Carey President in Historic Joint Leadership
Jude Igbanoi with Agency Report In a groundbreaking development, Chile’s Jaime Carey has been elected as the President of the International Bar Association (IBA), succeeding Almudena Arpón de Mendívil y…
Canada Appoints Nigerian, Emem Madu, as Judge
Nigerian-born Canadian, Emem Madu, has been appointed as a Judge of the Alberta Court of Justice in Canada. Madu is an alumna of the University of Lagos Nigeria. The announcement…
Security operatives raid FCT market, recover stolen manhole covers
Joint security forces in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday conducted a raid on Pantakers Market in Dei Dei, Abuja, where they recovered several stolen manhole covers, following intelligence reports. The operation, which targeted suspected hideouts of stolen manhole covers, took place miles away from the city, specifically in the Dei Dei Saburi area, before
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Joint security forces in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday conducted a raid on Pantakers Market in Dei Dei, Abuja, where they recovered several stolen manhole covers, following intelligence reports. The operation, which targeted suspected hideouts of stolen manhole covers, took place miles away from the city, specifically in the Dei Dei Saburi area, before