“Witnesses Claim Over-Voting Marred Edo Governorship Poll” — Tribunal Hears Testimony of Alleged Irregularities

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Friday continued hearing the petition filed by Dr. Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the outcome of the September 2024 Edo governorship election. Listed as defendants in the petition marked EPT/ED/Gov/02/2024 are the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Monday Okpebholo, […]

Biglaw Firms Have An Easier Time Handling Pro Bono Matters

One of the things I liked most about working at a Biglaw firm was the pro bono opportunities attorneys at such firms typically often have. Many Biglaw firms have established relationships with various pro bono legal organizations, and attorneys at the Biglaw shop at which I worked assisted domestic violence victims, children facing deportation proceedings, and […]

“13 Chinese Nationals Charged With Fraud, Destabilizing Nigeria” — Suspects Plead Not Guilty

Justice Denide Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday remanded 13 Chinese nationals over allegations of impersonation, fraud, and attempts to destabilize Nigeria’s constitutional structure. The judge ordered the remand of the defendants after they pleaded not guilty to the various charges filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). […]

“16 CSOs Commend NBA President’s Court Support” — Praise Osigwe For Attending Sowore’s Trial

Sixteen civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have commended the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Afam Osigwe (SAN), for his principled demonstration of support for the rule of law by appearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday to observe proceedings in the arraignment of human rights and pro-democracy campaigner, Mr Omoyele […]

“NNPCL Launches Five Mini-LNG Plants In Kogi” — Projects To Produce 97m Cubic Feet Gas For Power, Cooking Daily

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has launched the construction of five mini-Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The plants, which have a combined capacity to produce 97 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, are expected to boost local gas supply for cooking, mobility, and power generation. NNPCL is […]