Nigeria, UN Sign Pact for Elections, Stability
Nigeria and the UN have signed the Regional Partnership for Democracy to improve elections and tackle political instability in West Africa. Learn how this pact strengthens democracy.
Nigeria and the UN have signed the Regional Partnership for Democracy to improve elections and tackle political instability in West Africa. Learn how this pact strengthens democracy.
Federal High Court sentences UNICAL law professor Cyril Ndifon to 5 years imprisonment for sexual harassment of female students. Justice condemns 'sexual predator' behavior.
A UK High Court judge ruled a 5-year-old must keep her father's surname despite his rape convictions. The decision sparks outrage about family court failures.
Federal High Court judges begin Christmas break Dec 19, 2025. Key divisions in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt remain open for urgent matters. Full court resumes Jan 7, 2026.
Federal High Court judges begin Christmas vacation December 19, 2025. Key divisions remain operational with designated vacation judges handling urgent matters. Full details inside.
FCT High Court adjourns N300m gold theft case to January 19-20, 2026. Defendants accused of stealing Hajia Halima Suleiman's jewellery. Get the latest court updates.
Nigeria's regional development agencies like NDDC and NEDC continue to underperform despite massive funding. New oversight model proposed to democratize operations and ensure accountability for better results.
As ECOWAS marks its 50th anniversary, the bloc faces critical challenges from military coups to terrorism. Can it rebuild its founding vision of integration and prosperity? Read our analysis.
A South African mother receives life imprisonment for murdering her 14-year-old daughter to claim insurance payout. Court exposes brutal crime after investigation.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu requests Court of Appeal to halt Justice Omotosho's November 20 judgment, citing jurisdictional concerns in terrorism case.
Governor Charles Soludo's decisive 2025 re-election victory in Anambra demonstrates APGA's enduring dominance. Discover how regional parties shape Nigeria's political landscape ahead of 2027.
President Tinubu meets regional development commissions to tackle insecurity and infrastructure gaps. New commissions await funding as existing ones showcase progress.
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido's legal battle to halt PDP's national convention reaches crucial stage as court fixes November 11 for ruling. Get exclusive details on the political showdown.
In a significant political development, prominent traditional rulers from Southern Nigeria have appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma as coordinator for the region's monarchs, signaling strengthened regional unity.
In a significant move against corruption, the Kano State Judicial Service Commission has demoted a Sharia Court Judge and dismissed several court officials over serious financial misconduct allegations.
Nigerian agribusiness giant Presco Plc announces massive ₦237 billion rights issue to drive expansion, strengthen market leadership, and enhance production capacity across West Africa.
Federal High Court Abuja gives Nnamdi Kanu final extension to challenge terrorism allegations or risk losing defense rights in high-profile case
Leading security specialists urge West African governments to address governance failures as root cause of escalating security crises across the region.
Federal High Court Abuja sets crucial November 7 date for IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to open defense in terrorism trial. Justice Binta Nyako presides over high-profile case.
Federal High Court in Abuja gives IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu chance to contest terrorism allegations in landmark ruling that could reshape the ongoing legal battle.
Nigeria's main opposition party, PDP, has obtained a Federal High Court order allowing its National Convention to proceed as scheduled. This legal victory clears uncertainty surrounding the party's crucial gathering.
Federal High Court Abuja issues crucial deadline in IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's terrorism case as legal battle reaches critical turning point. Latest developments revealed.
West African leaders condemn Donald Trump's inflammatory genocide allegations against Nigeria, calling them baseless and threatening to regional stability. ECOWAS stands firm in support of Nigeria's sovereignty.
Federal High Court mandates PDP to conduct national convention within 90 days as Nyesom Wike launches new criticism against acting chairman Damagum in latest political showdown.
In a dramatic legal turnaround, the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Peoples Democratic Party from holding its crucial national convention, paving way for the opposition party's reorganization.
Federal High Court dismisses lawsuit seeking to stop PDP's national convention, clearing path for crucial party gathering scheduled for November 29. Legal victory strengthens party's position ahead of future elections.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has refused to strike out a N300 million lawsuit filed by tenants alleging illegal eviction from Banana Island properties, setting the stage for a major legal battle over property rights.
Instagram celebrity Ismaila Mustapha, known as Mompha, faces full trial as Federal High Court dismisses his no-case submission in massive ₦6 billion money laundering case. EFCC presents compelling evidence.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu faces crucial November 5 deadline as Federal High Court orders him to enter defense against terrorism charges or forfeit his rights in landmark ruling.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has given Nnamdi Kanu a final opportunity to present his defence in his terrorism trial, warning that failure to do so will lead to court foreclosure of his case.