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Fagbemi: Corruption in Judiciary Undermines Justice System Credibility, Fairness Of Trials

AGF Fagbemi has decried bribery, nepotism, and bias in judicial processes, warning of eroded public confidence and civil unrest.

3 weeks ago

Gambari Critiques IMF, World Bank Policies as Ineffective for Nigeria’s Economic Growth

Gambari has criticised IMF and World Bank policies, saying they failed to transform Nigeria’s economy or bring prosperity to its…

1 month ago

N6.9bn Fraud: Absence of EFCC’s Witness Stalls Fayose’s Trial

The court was told that the witness is no longer a staff of EFCC, and now resides in Nasarawa.

10 months ago

Herbert Wigwe Urges Nigerian Lawyers to Embrace Globalisation

He also emphasised the pressing need for legal systems to adapt to the rapid pace of technological advancements.

2 years ago

Court Fixes July 7 for Definite Hearing on $4.2M Suit Against ExxonMobil

The defendants urged the court to decline jurisdiction to entertain the suit on the ground that ExxonMobil is an entity…

2 years ago

Agbakoba: Senator Bulkachuwa’s Confession a Monumental Disgrace

He called for immediate investigation of the matter by security agencies.

2 years ago

N4.9bn Fraud: Judge Threatens to Declare Fani-Kayode Wanted over Refusal to Appear in Court

He is standing trial on a 12-count charge bordering on the use of false documents, use of fabricated evidence, procuring…

2 years ago

Whitney Adeniran: Lagos Govt Arraigns Chrisland School, Principal, VP for Involuntary Manslaughter

The state government stated that the defendants killed one Adeniran Omodesola Whitney by acting in a reckless and negligent manner…

2 years ago

ICC Accepts Petition against Onanuga, Others over Alleged Incitement

"We will give consideration to this communication, as appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Rome Statute of the…

2 years ago

Alleged 2bn Debt: Appeal Court Annuls Sale of Intercontinental Hotel, Orders Return to Milan Group

It held that Milan Industries Ltd had fully paid the bank the N2 billion mortgage facility it secured from Polaris…

2 years ago

Court Orders Peter Obi’s Supporters to Move Through Lekki Toll Gate, But Not to Converge

Justice Osiagor also directed the Inspector General of Police and the Lagos State Police Commissioner to ensure compliance with the…

2 years ago

EFCC Arraigns Obasanjo’s Brother in-Law, John Abebe, over Alleged Fraud

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

2 years ago

Again, Falana Faults Lagos Parking Fee, Insists Agency Lacks Legal Power to Collect Levy

Falana reminded the state government of the Supreme Court pronouncement on the illegality of usurping local governments' powers.

2 years ago

Labour Strike: Nigeria Should Respect the Democratic Wishes of Workers, Says Femi Falana

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria argued that the protest cannot be illegal because it's freedom of expression and freedom of…

2 years ago

Nigeria: Lawyers Ask Court to Nullify Acquisition of Union Bank by Titan Trust Bank

Some senior lawyers have approached a Federal High Court in Lagos, asking the court to nullify the approval given by…

2 years ago

FIRS Can Collect VAT from Lagos Hotel Owners, Appeal Court Rules

The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the appeal filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), against…

2 years ago

Nigeria’s State Governments Not Subservient to FG, Says Body of Attorneys-General

The Body of Attorneys-General of 36 States of the Federation (BOAG) has condemned what it called constant and destabilising threats…

3 years ago

US Promotes Intellectual Property Rights Protection in Nigeria

The United States of America has pledged to create public awareness on the importance of protecting and enforcing intellectual property…

3 years ago