4 h. ago Abuja lawyer banned from legal practice for 5 years over N29 million fraud

Everestus Ugwuowo, an Abuja-based lawyer, has been banned from practising law in Nigeria for five years by the Legal Practitioners read more Abuja lawyer banned from legal practice for 5 years over N29 million fraud

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5 h. ago Alleged forgery: Police drag Nigerian lawyer, firm, three Ghanaians to Court

Tribune Online Alleged forgery: Police drag Nigerian lawyer, firm, three Ghanaians to Court The Nigerian Police has preferred a 26-count charge against a Nigerian lawyer, Abu Arome, and three Ghanaians... Alleged forgery: Police drag Nigerian lawyer, firm, three Ghanaians to Court Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Court remands OPC member in Ikoyi prison over illegal firearm possession

Tribune Online Court remands OPC member in Ikoyi prison over illegal firearm possession A 30-year-old man, Ogunjimi Opeyemi Mayowa, has been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.  Court remands OPC member in Ikoyi prison over illegal firearm possession Tribune Online

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6 h. ago ‘Shoot in the leg’, Ruto orders Police to tame violent Kenyan protesters

Tribune Online ‘Shoot in the leg’, Ruto orders Police to tame violent Kenyan protesters "Anyone caught burning another person's business or property should be shot in the leg, hospitalised, and later taken to court. Don't kill them. ‘Shoot in the leg’, Ruto orders Police to tame violent Kenyan protesters Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Action Alliance: Court gives INEC, Mahmood Yakubu 6 days to obey court order

Reaffirms Omoaje as National Chairman From Bamigbola Gbolagunte The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Wednesday gave the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu up to 14th July 2024 to obey its earlier judgment which directed it to upload the name of Hon Adekunle […] The post Action Alliance: Court gives INEC, Mahmood Yakubu 6 days to obey court order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom Oil Producing Communities in Delta State have accused some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) of allegedly compromising the Supreme Court ordered electoral wards delineation in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.  Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Tekedor/Kusimi Community, also […] The post Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Mohbad’s Father Heads To Appeal Court Over DPP’s Legal Advice Clearing Naira Marley, Sam Larry

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, has appealed a Lagos High Court judgment that supported legal counsel absolving Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley) and Balogun Eletu (Sam Larry) of any connection to his son’s death. The notice of appeal was lodged at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, seeking […] The post Mohbad’s Father Heads To Appeal Court Over DPP’s Legal Advice Clearing Naira Marley, Sam Larry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago US: Judge fines lawyers for using AI to prepare court documents

Tribune Online US: Judge fines lawyers for using AI to prepare court documents Upon further questioning about whether he had verified the citations after running the document through AI, Kachouroff responded, “Your Honor, I personally did not check it. I am responsible for it not being checked.” US: Judge fines lawyers for using AI to prepare court documents Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges

Tribune Online Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges The police boss had, among others, accused Owohunwa, Igwe, Opara, Obo and Lough of conspiracy, age falsification and forgery. Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Wimbledon Expansion Plan Under Attack From Local Campaigners

Wimbledon’s plans to expand the grounds for the world’s oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam in tennis came under scrutiny yesterday as campaigners’ opposition to the move began at the High Court in London. The campaign group, Save Wimbledon Park, is taking legal action over planning permission granted to the All England Lawn Tennis and […]

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20 h. ago Court grants arrested workers bail, refuses remand application

By Rita Ugo Lagos State Magistrate Court  has granted bail to the seven security guards ,who were arrested and detained by operatives of the  Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID),Alagbon,  over the death of a man in  Agidingbi, Alausa area of the state. This is just as the Estate of the late Lagos businessman ,Emmanuel Ashamu […] The post Court grants arrested workers bail, refuses remand application appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Sen Natasha Gives Reason For Postponing Resumption To Senate

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed that she deliberately postponed her resumption to the Senate following legal advice and in deference to procedural protocols, despite a court ruling that nullified her suspension. The senator, who made the revelation during an interview with African Independent Television (AIT), said she was awaiting the Certified True Copy […]

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24 h. ago Senator Natasha Gives Reason For Postponing Resumption In Senate

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed that she deliberately postponed her resumption to the Senate following legal advice and in deference to procedural protocols, despite a court ruling that nullified her suspension. The senator, who made the revelation during an interview with African Independent Television (AIT), said she was awaiting the Certified True Copy […]

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25 h. ago 2027 presidency: Tinubu will win if coalition picks southerner – Kenneth Okonkwo

By Seyi Babalola Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of the opposition alliance, believes President Bola Tinubu will win if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nominates a southern presidential candidate like Peter Obi as its flag bearer in the 2027 election. The actor-turned-lawyer said that to unseat Tinubu, the ADC coalition should present a northern political heavyweight […] The post 2027 presidency: Tinubu will win if coalition picks southerner – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Senate to tighten disciplinary measures on erring members after Natasha’s saga

The Senate has commenced moves to amend its internal regulations on disciplinary actions against lawmakers, following a court ruling that read more Senate to tighten disciplinary measures on erring members after Natasha’s saga

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26 h. ago ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola

Tribune Online ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola … as APC denies alleged Presidency involvement A team of 97 lawyers are set to defend the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a suit instituted by certain chieftains of the party, challenging the interim leadership under Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary respectively. The leader of the legal team, […] ADC leadership tussle: 97 lawyers to defend David Mark, Aregbesola Tribune Online

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26 h. ago EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, July 8, 2025, arraigned one Adepoju Emmanuel Abiodun, promoter of Bigibet, before Justice O.A. Okunuga of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Abiodun and his company, Nobelsteed Nigerian Limited, are being prosecuted on a […] The post EFCC arraigns Bigibet promoter, firm for alleged N855m investment fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Mohbad’s father appeals Court ruling clearing Naira Marley, Sam Larry

Tribune Online Mohbad’s father appeals Court ruling clearing Naira Marley, Sam Larry He is seeking two major reliefs: an order of certiorari to quash the legal advice that absolved the suspects, and a court order allowing the appeal in its entirety. Mohbad’s father appeals Court ruling clearing Naira Marley, Sam Larry Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Petralon to add 2,500bpd to Nigeria’s Crude production by August

Nigeria’s crude oil production is set to receive a modest boost as indigenous oil firm Petralon Energy prepares to add read more Petralon to add 2,500bpd to Nigeria’s Crude production by August

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29 h. ago ADC assembles 97 lawyers to challenge APC’s ‘fake lawsuit’ against interim leadership

By Seyi Babalola The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has organised a team of 97 lawyers to challenge what it calls the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) ‘false lawsuit’ against the interim leadership, which includes former Senate President David Mark and former Minister Rauf Aregbesola. The legal team, led by Barrister Mohammed Sheriff, made this known in […] The post ADC assembles 97 lawyers to challenge APC’s ‘fake lawsuit’ against interim leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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