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Top 5 Stories Of The Day| ASUU Opens Up About the Consequences of the Tax Reform Bill on Universities

December 6, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day| ASUU Opens Up About the Consequences of the Tax Reform Bill on Universities

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. ASUU opens up about the consequences of the Tax Reform Bill on universities The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has shared his opinion on the consequences of passing the Tax Reform... Read More

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December 29, 2017

Buhari signs anti-torture, five other bills into law

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday passed six bills passed by the National Assembly into law. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang, disclosed this to State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The bills include Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017 and Anti-Torture Act, 2017.... Read More

Anti-torture, bills, law, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 12, 2017

No law stops me from having romantic affair with a policewoman – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said no law stops just m from having a romantic affair or marrying a serving female police officer. Idris said this while defending allegations against him by senator representing Bauchi Central, Isa Misau. What happened: Senator Misau had accused Ibrahim Idris of collecting bribe from organisations where policemen were deployed to... Read More

Ibrahim Idris, IGP, Isa Misau, law, policewoman, romantic affair

November 8, 2017

‘Only UNILAG Law Faculty has been fully accredited’

Only the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has full accreditation to offer Law among public and private universities in the country. According to the Nation, the Council of Legal Education disclosed this in a list of accredited and approved Faculties of Law in Nigeria published on Wednesday and signed its Secretary and Director of Administration of... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Who loses when the Academia is discredited?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Senate described Prof Itse Sagay, arguably the most recognized Professor of Law in the country over the last two decades, as being “senile, jaded and outdated”. He was also said to be titillating over finally having the opportunity to be serving in Government, as if to reflect the anticipation and... Read More

Story of the day

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September 2, 2017

Insiders: “Ycee didn’t get legal advice before signing with Sony Music or he disregarded it”

In October 2016, singer and rapper Ycee who at the time had fairly gained attention with his hit tunes ‘Jagaban’ and ‘Omo Alhaji’ signed a deal with international music company, Sony Music. Beyond the fact that Ycee’s debut EP, The First Wave was to be released under Sony Music, no one really knew the details... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

contract, entertainment, Insiders, law, Michael Ugwu, sony music, Ycee

August 24, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] New NBC broadcasting code: Hand of Esau, Voice of Jacob!

There is a new development in this country that all Nigerians irrespective of tribe and colour must rise up to before it’s too late. The Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a clampdown on free speech in the country and it won’t be for the good of a nation with nascent democracy like... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Code, FG, Hand of Esau, law, NBC broadcasting, The Injustice Blog, Voice of Jacob

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August 18, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani urges Nigerians to get involved in the hate speech bill

Following the spate of hate speeches that have overrun the country and its tendency to cause tension among groups, Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday said the Hate Speech bill will be given priority when the Senate resumes its annual leave. While Saraki made it known that the bill will, among other things, propose punitive... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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August 11, 2017

Opinion: When an Election Petition Tribunal makes a mockery of the law

by Abdul Mahmud A few years ago, the National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, Rivers State, sitting in Abuja delivered its judgment in Andrew Igbonule Uchendu and All Progressive Congress (APC) v. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Senator George Thompson Sekibo and People’s Democratic Party in petition Number EPT/RV/SEN/15/2016, which raises far-reaching... Read More

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Buhari has broken no law…calls for his resignation is noise-making – Senate

The Senate has said President Muhammadu Buhari has not violated any law through his absence in the country for 90 days. The senate made this known in a statement released by its spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi. The upper chamber said this while reacting to protests by groups, demanding the President’s resignation. It said the protesters were... Read More

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Buhari will not resign, he did not breach any law – Presidency

The Presidency on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari would not resign , as he has not breached any law in the country. Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu said this while speaking with State house correspondents. He said this while reacting to calls by some civil society organizations, who protested and demanded the resignation of... Read More

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Live within the confines of the law | CJN urges Nigerians

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has urged Nigerians to cooperate with the judiciary in order to bring the country out if its present economic woes. Onnoghen said this at the Calabar International Convention Centre in Calabar during a reception and state banquet organised in his honour by the Cross River State Government. Onnoghen... Read More

CJN, impunity, law, nigerians, Walter Onnoghen

Funke Abimbola listed as the most influential black lawyer in Britain

by Rachel Ogbu// Funke Abimbola is a Nigerian-British Lawyer, TEDx Speaker, TV contributor, Diversity Leader, Patron, Board member and proud mother who was recently appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in her 91st birthday honours list for 2017 for her services to diversity in the legal profession... Read More

black lawyer, Britain, Funke Abimbola, law, Nigerians in Diaspora, nigerians in the UK, uk

Fulani people threatening me over anti-grazing law – Ortom

Benue State governor Samuel Ortom has said some unidentified Fulani persons have threatened him over the anti-open grazing law recently enacted in the state. Ortom stated this on Wednesday while addressing members of National Council of Tiv Youths who were protesting utterances by Fulani leaders against Tiv people. The governor said he would not rescind his... Read More

anti-grazing, benue, Fulani, herdsmen, law, Samuel Ortom, threats

See photos of Acting President Osinbajo signing the 2017 budget

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has signed the Appropriation Bill into law. Osinbajo tweeted, “I just signed 2017 Budget into law. It’s an important milestone in our economic recovery & growth plan laid in April by President Buhari,” The 2017 National Budget worth N7.44 trillion was passed by the National Assembly on 11 May. The signing... Read More

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I will soon sign the 2017 budget into law – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has hinted that the 2017 budget will soon be signed. He gave the hint in his nationwide broadcast commemorating the country’s Democracy Day and the second anniversary of the present administration on Monday. [Read Also: #OPENNASS: FULL DETAILS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUDGET] He said the implementation of the 2017 budget would help... Read More

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We will pass anti-graft bills into law soon, Senate tells AGF

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has said reports on the anti-corruption bills are ready and will be passed soon. Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator David Umaru said this while reacting to a comment by Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, who reportedly said President Muhammadu Buhari was disappointed... Read More

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Law enforcement agencies may have a share of the blame in silencing victims of domestic abuse

“He beats me consistently. I stayed because I loved him and because everytime he beats me, he begs and gets family and friends to beg me. He promised regularly to change but he never did. When my husband gets angry, he gets physical, not only to me but to anyone. He has done that with... Read More

Thinking Through

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Opinion: PDP, Ize-Iyamu, why do you persecute the law?

by Idemudia Oviosun If, by virtue of some beneficial imagination, or a heightened sense of humour, we assumed that Heaven, that place of joy immense, saw the need for some sport. Continuing this constructively amusing train of thought, let us also assume that wrestling was the favoured sport and some angels were pitched, one against... Read More

democracy, Edo state, election tribunal, Godwin Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, Justice Ahmed Badamasi, law, opinion, PDP

Charly Boy: I’m a Biafran at heart

by Charly Boy I am aware that my recent picture with Nnamdi Kanu at Federal High Court, Abuja, has generated a lot of reactions and comments; some witty, others dim-witted, not that I blame them though. I am also aware that the picture has encouraged a vast number of people to take a decisive position... Read More

biafra, Buhari, Charly Boy, law, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion

Opinion: Pride, politics and law – The Nigerian Senate vs Colonel Hameed Ali (Rtd)

by Lawrence Nnoli The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Retired Colonel Hammed Ali has of recent been enmeshed in an imbroglio with the Nigerian Senate over several issues of which first on the list is the introduction of a retroactive regulation on Motor Duty Import Tariffs by the Nigeria Customs Service such that... Read More

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US lawmaker wants men fined for masturbating

by Dolapo Adelana A US lawmaker, Jessica Farrar has proposed the imposition of a fine for men who masturbate, according to the BBC. The Texas lawmaker’s draft law is aimed at protecting unborn children. The law wants all “emissions outside of a woman’s vagina, or created outside of a health or medical facility” to carry... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Kano to outlaw forced marriages – Emir Sanusi

by Dolapo Adelana Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, has said a family law will soon be put in place to outlaw forced marriages in the state. According to The Cable, the Emir said this on Sunday while speaking at the 50th anniversary of the demise of Isa Wali, a former Nigerian ambassador... Read More

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February 18, 2017

Just In: Osinbajo signs 7 bills passed by National Assembly

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has assented to 7 bills passed by the National Assembly. This was confirmed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang on Saturday. According to Enang, the bills include; OATHS (AMENDMENT)ACT, 2017; DEFENCE SPACE ADMINISTRATION ACT, 2017; VETERINARY... Read More

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February 4, 2017

Who is ImeIme Umana? | The first black woman President of the Harvard Law Review

Former US president, Barack Obama made history as the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review in 1990. 27 years later, ImeIme Umana makes history as the first FEMALE black president of the Harvard Law Review. At a time when women’s voices are increasingly getting louder in most parts of the society, this spells... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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February 3, 2017

Trump promises to “totally destroy” law barring churches from politics

US President Donald Trump has promised to destroy a 1954 US law barring churches from politics. Trump promised to equally put an end to the ban on other religious institutions from political activity, if they wanted to keep tax-exempt status. He made his comments about a measure called the Johnson Amendment during remarks at the... Read More

Cover Stories, The News Blog

churches, donald trump, law, Politics

February 1, 2017

Ambode signs death penalty for kidnappers into law

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday signed the kidnapping prohibition bill which imposes a penalty of life imprisonment on kidnapping for ransom. The law also stipulates that where a victim dies in the course of kidnap, the suspect is liable on conviction to death. The Lagos State House of Assembly recently passed the bill into... Read More

Cover Stories, The News Blog

Akinwunmi Ambode, death penalty, kidnappers, lagos, law

December 19, 2016

Rotimi Fawole: Corruption- How to suspend fair hearing & the presumption of innocence

by Rotimi Fawole Our constitution gets a great deal of bashing, especially when reform is the subject being discussed. It’s not a perfect document — there is no perfect constitution at any rate — but it is actually quite robust, particularly in the matter of the rights of the individual citizen. Many of our political... Read More

corruption, Fair hearing, law, opinion, Presumption of innocence

December 9, 2016

Who is Adebayo Ogunlesi?

He’s not Tolu Ogunlesi’s father. That we know for sure… If you mentioned Adebayo Ogunlesi to an average Nigerian who has fair knowledge in economic and political matters months ago, he’d retort with questions like, “Who is that?” “What does he do?” Adebayo O. Ogunlesi’s name made it to headlines on Nigeria’s traditional and social... Read More

Cover Stories, Featured

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November 23, 2016

Opinion: Lagos lynchings, jungle justice and the Law

by Festus Ogun Nigeria is a country blessed with virtually ‘everything’ needed for the upkeep of a fine and sane society – both human and natural resources. Equally, Nigeria is blessed with good laws too. We have multifarious of statutes which cater for needs in human endeavors. But, even with all the laws that are... Read More

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