El-Rufai should be treated fairly -Batagarawa
Lawal Batagarawa, a senior member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, should be treated fairly like any Nigerian. He made the comments on Thursday during an interview on Trust TV regarding phone-tapping allegations against El-Rufai. Batagarawa emphasized that no statement or allegation should be considered proof of […]
NBA alarmed over arrest of former presidential aide, Obono-Obla, vows to intervene
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed concern over the arrest of former presidential aide, Festus Obono-Obla. The association described the arrest as alarming and emphasized the need for adherence to due process in handling the matter. NBA President Olumide Akpata stated that the association will closely monitor developments and intervene to ensure Obono-Obla’s legal […]
We’ll take legal action – El-Rufai’s lawyers threaten EFCC over attempted arrest
Lawyers representing Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against attempting to arrest their client. The legal team described any such action as unlawful and vowed to take immediate legal steps to protect the governor’s rights. The threat follows reports that EFCC operatives were planning to summon or […]
Collective stigmatization without due process undermines justice, long-term stability – IHRC-RFT cautions US on religious bill
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed concern over the proposed Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 before the US Congress. The organisation emphasized that while promoting religious freedom is essential, accountability must focus on proven individuals rather than entire communities or organisations without evidence. IHRC-RFT […]
Presidential pardon: Stop weaponizing ignorance, Tinubu guided by law – Lagos APC replies Atiku
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at comments made by Phrank Shaibu, spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, over President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision regarding a presidential pardon. Shaibu had accused Tinubu of making a “U-turn,” but the APC said the remarks showed a lack of understanding […]
Imposing an indefinite flight ban on a Nigerian citizen without a valid law and due process isn’t lawful – Lawyer tells Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo
A Nigerian lawyer, Charles Omole, has strongly criticized comments made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo. The Minister recently claimed that Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in the Ibom Air incident, had been placed under an indefinite ban from flying both within Nigeria and internationally by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority […]
Senator Natasha’s Reinstatement: NCSCN calls for calm, due process over agitation for protest
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has told civil society groups not to go ahead with any protest over the issue of Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan. The group asked everyone to stay calm and wait for the legal process to finish. During a press briefing in Abuja, Ambassador Blessing A. Akinlosotu, who is […]
NBA Condemns Removal Of Benue Chief Judge, Justice Ikpambwese
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly opposed the removal of Benue State Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambwese, calling it unconstitutional. On Tuesday, the Benue State House of Assembly passed a resolution asking Governor Hyacinth Alia to remove Justice Ikpambwese over allegations of financial mismanagement. In response, NBA President Afam Osigwe (SAN) issued a statement […]
Court Acquits Former Chief Justice Onnoghen of False Asset Declaration Conviction
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has acquitted Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, of his conviction for false asset declaration. This decision overturns the previous ruling made by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on April 18, 2019, which found Onnoghen guilty of failing to declare certain […]