Category: Judicial
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ETHIOPIAN ASYLUM SEEKER JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS, SPARKS UK PROTESTS
Offender’s actions fuel national outrage amid immigration tensions in Britain. Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was sentenced to 12 months for assaulting a teenage girl and a woman near London. His arrest triggered protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, highlighting rising immigration issues as the UK grapples with record asylum claims and migrant arrivals. Authorities plan…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT TRANSFERS EFCC MONEY LAUNDERING CASE AGAINST MELE KYARI FOR REASSIGNMENT
Justice Emeka Nwite sends EFCC’s case on ex-NNPC GMD Kyari to registry amid ongoing investigations. Justice Nwite ordered the transfer of the EFCC’s money laundering case against former NNPC GMD Mele Kyari to the court registry for reassignment. The EFCC had secured a temporary freeze on four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to Kyari while probing…
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SEN. AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN RETURNS TO OFFICE, REFUSES TO APOLOGIZE FOR SUSPENSION
Senator stands firm against what she calls injustice, urging Nigerians to keep faith in democracy. After serving a six-month suspension, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan resumes her duties without apology, challenging calls for her to say sorry. She highlights ongoing legal battles and condemns illegal actions against her, while encouraging Nigerians to stay hopeful and committed to…
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OYO ASSEMBLY REVIEWS DISABILITY LAW AFTER CCD’S PUSH
Disability rights just got louder in Oyo State as the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) hand-delivered fresh legal reforms for better inclusion—straight to the lawmakers’ doorstep in Ibadan.Members of CCD teamed up with Oyo State House of Assembly reps on Wednesday to present the review outcomes aimed at strengthening disability laws. Photo credit: NAN-photo,…
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TRUMP FILES $15 BILLION DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST NEW YORK TIMES
Former president targets NYT over alleged bias and defamatory coverage. Donald Trump announced a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing the paper of serving as a “mouthpiece” for the Radical Left and smearing him and his movement for decades. The suit, filed in Florida, follows criticism of the Times’ endorsement of…
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AFRICAN CENTRE FOR MEDIA & INFORMATION LITERACY (AFRICMIL) WARNS – LACK OF LEGAL PROTECTION UNDERMINES WHISTLEBLOWING IN NIGERIA
Nine years on, whistleblower policy stalls due to weak protections and judiciary gaps. Dr. Chido Onumah of AFRICMIL highlights Nigeria’s whistleblower policy struggles, urging enhanced legal safeguards and judicial training to restore public trust. AFRICMIL plans Nigeria’s first National Interactive Forum for Judges on whistleblower protection to foster dialogue and shape effective enforcement ahead of…
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UN URGES NIGERIA TO FULLY IMPLEMENT DISABILITY ACT FOR INCLUSION
UN calls for bold action to protect rights and dignity of 35 million Nigerians with disabilities. At a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, UN Coordinator Muhamed Fall stressed the need to move from law to action on Nigeria’s Disability Act, aligning with UN disability rights frameworks. Despite some progress, more effort is needed to remove barriers…
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NASARAWA ASSEMBLY URGES FAIRNESS IN PENSIONERS’ GRATUITY PAYMENTS
Pensioners demand dignity as Assembly calls for equal and transparent gratuity disbursement. Nasarawa State House of Assembly, through Finance Committee Chairman Hudu Alhaji, called on the State Bureau for Pension Administration to fairly and objectively disburse gratuities to all pensioners without favoritism. Praising Governor Abdullahi Sule’s focus on pensioners’ welfare, the Assembly urged increased efforts…
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SENATOR AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN BARRED FROM RESUMING DUTIES PENDING COURT APPEAL
National Assembly cites pending legal case, refuses to allow suspended senator back despite end of six-month ban. The Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, informed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that no administrative action will be taken on her September 4 resumption notification due to an ongoing Court of Appeal case. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended…
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BADEGGI FM SAYS OUT-OF-COURT SETTLEMENT WITH NIGER GOVT FAILS
Legal battle continues as Badeggi FM’s bid for amicable resolution collapses amid government shutdown. Badeggi FM told Minna High Court that attempts for an out-of-court settlement with Niger State government have failed. The case, triggered by the station’s forced closure over alleged incitement, awaits reassignment after the vacation judge stepped down. The dispute has drawn…
