Law

A three-man panel of the court of appeal has affirmed the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment delivered by Mohammed Lamido, a judge, on Tuesday, […]

FIRST DEEPWATER DISCOVERY LTD & ANOR v. FAICECK PETROLEUM LTDCITATION: (2020) LPELR- 49783 (CA)  In the Court of AppealLagos Judicial DivisionHolden at Lagos On Tuesday June 2, 2020Suit No: CA/L/189/2016 Before Their Lordships:JOSEPH SHAGBAOR IKYEGH, […]

It is now one year that 360 members-elect of the 9th House of Representatives arrived at the National Assembly to join the unique class of Nigerians, tasked by the constitution to serve as federal lawmakers […]

A federal high court in Lagos has refused an application by the federal government for the final forfeiture of two properties belonging to Bukola Saraki, the immediate past senate president. The court had in October […]

The acting president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem has called on the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) to work out modalities for early and pragmatic training of judges. The judges would […]

The house of representatives has rejected castration of persons convicted of rape. At Thursday’s plenary session, the lawmakers voted against castration as punishment for rapists as suggested by James Faleke from Lagos state. They were […]

Autogig International Resources Ltd, a Lagos-based auto importer and dealer, has claimed that three police officers are suppressing the investigation of certain criminal suspects it is accusing of N49m fraud. The firm in an appeal […]

INTRODUCTION In the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered on May 9, 2020 in the case of Ude Jones Udeogu v Federal Republic of Nigeria (unreported Appeal No SC. 662C/2019), section 396 (7) […]

A federal capital territory (FCT) high court will fix a fresh date for the hearing of the suit the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed against Kenny Martins, Lagos-based socialite. The court had earlier […]

Access to Justice (A2J) has called for the abolition of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act (SCPA) 2004, saying it is arguably the greatest obstacle to the enforcement of human rights in Nigeria. According to […]

The judiciary has sold their prestige for a mess of pottage. A few example would suffice. The judiciary has been thoroughly politicized that I am afraid that it may now be unsalvageable. The purpose of […]

As a result of the threat posed by the ravaging coronavirus pandemic, the federal government recently made some interventions aimed at tackling the disease. Constitutional lawyer and author, Chief Sebastine Hon (SAN) in this interview […]

Nollywood Actress Funke Akindele pleaded guilty Monday to a count charge for violating the social distancing rules of Lagos State. Her husband Rasheed Bello charged with her, also pleaded guilty. The couple was docked this […]

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the order for the lockdown of the federal capital territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun by President Muhammadu Buhari is legal. Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, and Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, human rights lawyer, faulted […]

The Lagos Multi-Door Court House (LMDC) has urged women who want to be mediators and arbitrators to get appropriate training and be passionate about dispute resolution. The Deputy Director of LMDC, Mrs. Achere Cole made […]