Tag: Law

More groups challenge Trump’s latest travel ban in Court

Muslim immigrants and an advocacy group filed fresh lawsuit against U.S. President

Yoruba language bill: Lagos schools risk N500, 000 fine, closure for non-compliance

The Lagos State House of Assembly is proposing a fine of N500,

Brazil’s Supreme Court admits charges against President Temer

Brazil’s Supreme Court has decided to accept the charges of obstruction of

Okowa signs DSIEC, 2 other bills into law

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday in Asaba signed three bills

NASS appoints 7 new permanent secretaries

The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) on Tuesday announced the appointment of

Hate speech: FG’s directive in line with existing laws

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate),

Slow judicial system, lawyers’ delay tactics frustrating anti-corruption war – EFCC

The fight against corruption is being delayed by Nigeria’s slow judicial system

Buhari says democracy needs vibrant, responsible opposition

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja said that democracy needs vibrant

Eko Disco disconnects consumers over alleged meter bypass

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) meter monitoring team on Wednesday disconnected

Gov. Wike inaugurates State Law Review Commission

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday inaugurated the 14-member Rivers State

Oil producing communities want passage of PIB bill on 10% equity

Oil and Gas Producing host communities in Nigeria (HOSTCOM) has urged the

Return all monies collected as pension, group tells Saraki

A socio-political group, Kwara Mass Movement (KMM), has called on the President

Court jails Indonesian man who grew marijuana to treat cancer-stricken wife

An Indonesian court on Wednesday jailed a man for eight months after

Death penalty: Iranian parliament receive law meant to spare 5,000 drug smugglers

A bill making its way through the Iranian parliament could spare 5,000

Potential new U.S. anti-Russia sanctions violates Int’l Law: German Minister

The potential new round of US sanctions against Russia violates international law,

Indonesia ombudsman finds rights violations in execution of Nigerian

The office of Indonesia’s ombudsman has unearthed evidence of rights violations in

Ngige tells labour to explore opportunities in law for workers’ benefit

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has urged organised

Court to hear Melaye’s recall case Aug. 7

The Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday fixed August 7, to hear

NAPTIP rescues 4,724 victims of human trafficking in 4 years–Official

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Person (NAPTIP) said

Court turns down Fayemi’s application to halt judicial probe

An Ado-Ekiti High Court on Tuesday refused an application filed by former

Authorities detain 102, including 60 traffic police, in Turkish bribery probe

Turkish authorities on Monday detained 102 people, including 60 traffic police officers,

NLC plans to initiate new law to criminalise casualisation

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said on Friday that it was planning

Bill to amend Police Act scales second reading in Senate

The Bill for an Act to amend Police Act, 2014, to provide

NUP accuses Ngige of undermining law, Minister denies allegation

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige on Thursday said

Why I Chose To Defend Billionaire Crime Lord, Evans Despite Media Backlash – Brave Nigerian Lawyer Reveals

A Nigerian legal practitioner based in Lagos, Olukoya Ogungbeje, has revealed the

Brazilian president denounces corruption charges as ‘fiction’

President Michel Temer of Brazil on Tuesday denounced corruption charges against him

Islamist terrorism in Europe killed 135 in 2016 – Europol

The European Law Enforcement Agency, Europol, said on Thursday that the continent

“I Chose Acting Against Dad’s Wish” – Funke Akindele.

Inexhaustible work ethics, skills and charm are essential for gaining relevance in

Parents May Soon Be Faced With Jail Term For Giving Their Children Western Names

The Egyptian government has threatened to jail parents who give their children

Recall of judges: NJC is misrepresenting facts, says presidency

The Presidency has accused the National Judicial Council (NJC) of deliberate misrepresentation