The Movement for Credible Elections has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government, National Assembly, and Nigerian Police for allegedly using excessive force to disrupt a peaceful protest at the National Assembly complex in Abuja.
Catholic Bishop Jude Arogundade criticizes the federal government's description of bandits and terrorists as 'prodigal sons,' calling it insulting and a sign of unseriousness in tackling insecurity in Nigeria.
Pope Leo delivers a powerful Palm Sunday address condemning war, stating God does not listen to prayers from leaders with 'hands full of blood' amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Public affairs analyst Anyakweh Miracle Amadi argues that the ICPC's release of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai after his mother's death without a court order violates Nigerian law, raising constitutional concerns over arrest and detention procedure
A legal practitioner confirms that former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai's arrest complies with Nigerian laws, noting his immunity ended in 2023. He criticizes arrest-before-investigation practices as deviating from international standards.
A woman in Ibadan has petitioned a customary court to dissolve her marriage, alleging her husband is irresponsible, abusive, and fails to support their five children, leaving her to shoulder all financial burdens.
A Catholic priest in Lagos has called on Nigerian leaders to intensify efforts to curb insecurity, emphasizing the need for genuine security measures to protect lives and property.
Justice Tinuade Akomolafe-Wilson argues that increasing female representation in Nigeria's judiciary is crucial for the justice system's legitimacy, highlighting barriers like low literacy and caregiving pressures.
The Nigerian Bar Association inaugurates its Iseyin Branch in Oyo State, featuring top jurists like Afam Osigwe and ex-CJN Ariwoola, aiming to strengthen legal practice and improve justice delivery at the grassroots level.
A Nigerian lawyer has exposed a shocking case where a young woman spent four to five months in prison for an offence committed by her brother, highlighting systemic justice failures.
The Federal High Court in Jalingo has scheduled April 29, 2026, to hear a suit by chairmanship aspirant Alhaji Abdulhadi Haruna Hadi Lau challenging the APC Taraba state congress outcome over alleged exclusion and lack of transparency.
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission faces severe criticism from legal experts for releasing former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai from custody following his mother's death, bypassing court orders and raising rule of law concerns.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been temporarily released from ICPC custody to attend his mother's funeral, as announced by his son on social media, while legal proceedings continue.
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been granted temporary bail by the ICPC to attend his mother's funeral in Egypt, after over a month in custody on corruption charges.
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, a Nigerian cleric, has publicly acknowledged his past as a notorious criminal, including involvement in a 1980 bank robbery, in a video that has sparked widespread reactions online.
Judiciary workers in Abia State have paralyzed courts with an indefinite strike, demanding payment of leave allowances owed since 2018 and salary harmonization.
Ondo State's Attorney General announces plans for mobile courts to handle traffic offenses, aiming to promote order on new roads and support Governor Aiyedatiwa's infrastructure drive.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government and Google after their identities were mistakenly revealed in unredacted documents published online by the Justice Department, leading to ongoing privacy violations and emotiona
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asks a US court to dismiss drug trafficking charges, arguing sanctions prevent him from mounting a proper legal defense and violate his right to a fair trial.
The Federal High Court in Uyo has dismissed a N54 billion representative suit against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited over a 2014 oil spill, ruling the claim is statute-barred due to the distinction between continuing injury and continuing effect.
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) warns of a coordinated campaign to discredit the prosecution in suspended DCP Abba Kyari's drug trafficking case, citing fabricated reports and witness coercion.
The Supreme Court's ruling in 11 Plc v. Milan Industries Limited clarifies the jurisdiction of courts over AMCON asset sales and stamp duty limits under CAMA, setting key legal precedents.
Stakeholders at a workshop in Abuja warn that inconsistent enforcement of the VAPP Act undermines efforts to combat gender-based violence, calling for improved legal application and institutional response.
The Trump administration launches a federal investigation into allegations of rape and harassment by transgender inmates in women's prisons in California and Maine, focusing on constitutional rights violations.
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has discharged and acquitted former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah, while convicting two firms, Sobora International Limited and Global Offshore and Marine Limited, in an amended charge.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to human rights and International Humanitarian Law, outlining government strategies to integrate these principles into security operations and legal frameworks.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has reserved ruling on Petrocam Trading Nigeria Ltd.'s application to vacate an interim order freezing its accounts over an alleged N9.05 billion debt claimed by Zenith Bank. The firm denies the debt, citing a letter of non-i
An FCT High Court has ordered the arrest of Kabiru Turaki, a factional PDP chairman, for failing to appear in a police-filed criminal case involving alleged false information from 2022.
The Nigerian Bar Association criticizes judges for using contempt powers to intimidate lawyers, citing recent cases of detention and degrading treatment in courtrooms.
Democratic advocacy groups criticize Niger State Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago for alleged intimidation and arrests of journalists, warning it undermines press freedom and democratic institutions.