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Top 5 Stories Of The Day| ASUU Opens Up About the Consequences of the Tax Reform Bill on Universities
ASUU opens up about the consequences of the Tax Reform Bill on universities Reps contemplate granting tax relief to underperforming companies Nigeria acquires pre-owned alpha jets from France Air Force…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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,…
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[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…
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[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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy