Lawyers defend statutory sentencing for rape cases
Some legal practitioners in Lagos have argued that the punishment for rape is prescribed by statute and therefore cannot be arbitrarily altered by the courts. They stated that when a…
May 29 and June 12: What Nigeria’s democracy should truly celebrate, by Chuka Nnabuife
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the true purpose of self-rule and governance deserves reflection. Beyond elections and political transitions, what about development, peace, and making communities genuinely livable? How…
Africa can save $299bn through efficient public spending — Report
Africa can save about 299 billion dollars annually through more efficient public spending. The African Development Bank (AfDB) said this in its 2026 African Economic Outlook released during the banks…
Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa dominate Africa’s equity markets — Report
Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco and South Africa continue to dominate Africa’s equity markets, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook released by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The report said Africa’s…
Gowon and the Asaba Massacre, by Pius Mordi
I have not read General Yakubu Gowon’s book. So, I cannot comment on it. Having been touted as his version of the events that defined the civil war, it…
Court Reserves Ruling on Final Forfeiture of Malami’s 57 Properties
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Tuesday, fixed July 6, 2026 for judgment in the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked…
Court Affirms INEC’s Powers to Fix Election Timetables, Voids Shorter Deadlines for Candidate Nomination
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday affirmed the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue timetable for elections and alter it as it deems fit….
Lagos police nabs suspect over alleged N1bn PMS theft, recover N300m loot
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended one of the principal suspects in a N1.02 billion Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) theft and recovered over N300 million in assets linked…
Malabo sues FG over OPL 245 split, demands N1trn in damages
Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd has filed a N1 trillion suit against the Federal Government over the splitting of the Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245. Malabu Oil, in the suit…