A former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister for justice, Kanu Agabi (SAN) yesterday wrote the office of the AGF, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Department of State Service (DSS) calling for non-interference in the proceedings…
The Presiding Judge of the Kaduna Judicial division of the National Industrial Court, Hon. Justice Sinmisola Adeniyi has dismissed the severance entitlement claim filed by one former staff of the Keystone Bank, Mr. Ogbeche Nnamdi against the bank for lack…
President Muhammadu Buhari, says the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, should defend himself in court for peddling false information about his regime while he was overseas. Buhari stated this in an interview aired on Channels…
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated his readiness to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill after the National Assembly makes the necessary adjustments. He, however, said such changes must include the addition of consensus candidates, indirect primary options to the mode…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally proscribed banditry in Nigeria and consequently designated bandits as terrorists. The development is contained in a statement disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Justice on Wednesday evening. Recall that the Attorney-General of the…
Olisa Agbakoba, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has the power to regulate electoral processes. The national assembly had transmitted the electoral amendment bill to President Muhammadu Buhari on November 19, with recommendations…
The Kano State Sharia Court of Appeal has issued a dress code for lawyers appearing before all Sharia Court hierarchy stating that this directive must be strictly adhered to by counsel. In a circular provided to The Loyal Nigerian dated…
The Anambra State Judicial Service Commission has announced vacancies for members of the state’s Customary Court. The call for applications reads: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF CUSTOMARY COURT IN ANAMBRA STATE JUDICIAL SERVICE. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 (1),…
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on Thursday asked the Federal Government to declare two cattle rearing groups popularly known as Miyetti Allah and one Fulani group as terrorists. The groups include Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association…
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to assist Mali in every way possible within the ambits of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The president made the promise on Thursday when he received a special envoy from Mali’s Minister…