Mr. Sunday Echeji, who allegedly cut off his wife’s hand, was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Enugu on Friday. Echeji was charged with attempted murder under Section 275, Subsection A of the Criminal Code (Cap 30, Vol. 1, Revised Laws of Enugu State, 2004). The incident, which occurred in Ugwuogede village, Ibagwa-Agu, […]
As part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N104 billion Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). 600,000 Nigerian students will benefit from the initiative. Tinubu disclosed this at the 42nd Founders’ Day and 33rd Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State. He said […]
Local Governments across the country are facing a fresh hurdle in their bid to receive their monthly allocations directly from the Federation Accounts. Each of the 774 local governments is now required to furnish the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with a comprehensive audit of its finances for two years as a prerequisite for direct […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs against the US in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports, which were implemented earlier in the day. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed he and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo agreed to work together to push back against Trump’s long-awaited taxing program, […]
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has contributed to the raging debate over Sharia panel in the South-West, describing opposition to it as a demonstration of ignorance. Recall that there has been controversy over the planned establishment of Sharia Panel in Oyo State and other states in the South-West. In Ekiti where the panel was […]
Some Yoruba youths, under the aegis of Yoruba Nation Youths, have warned the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar, against advocating for the establishment of Sharia courts in the South-West. Their warning comes as the Ogun State government and the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, also condemned any attempt to introduce Sharia in […]
The Chairman of the Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Benson Ogubu, has assured all parties involved in the November 16 governorship election of a fair hearing and justice. Justice Ogubu gave this assurance during the tribunal’s inaugural sitting and pre-trial conference held in Akure, the state capital. Other members of the tribunal include […]
Abayomi Whint, a Nigerian woman based in the United States, has been sworn in as a judge for the Kings County New York Civil Court. The announcement was made through a video posted on her Instagram page on January 23, 2025, titled, “Welcome to the bench, Your Honor!” Whint was one of eight candidates elected […]
Barely a week after Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Afe Babalola, withdrew his cases against lawyer and rights activist Mr. Dele Farotimi, concerns have grown among Nigerians over the status of other pending lawsuits against the activist. The unease stems from the fact that while the police have dropped cybercrime and defamation charges filed […]
A disturbing trend has emerged, threatening the very fabric of society. The proliferation of fake marriage certificates, obtained for immigration benefits, financial gains, social status, and legal convenience, has become a growing concern. Behind the facade of matrimony, individuals exploit the system, unaware of the severe consequences that await them. For Tayo, hiring a marriage […]
We believe in the power of knowledge and the importance of the rule of law. Our vision is to create a world where legal information is freely accessible, empowering individuals and communities to understand and exercise their legal rights.
Get updates on special events and receive your first drink on us!