The trial of Wawe Eseoghene Nelson, a.k.a “James Andrew Shmit” and “Philip Bradley” before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja commenced on Thursday, March 14, 2025 with the presentation of the First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Kathleen Sharp by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Nelson, arraigned on February 11, 2025 is facing prosecution by the EFCC on 11 count-charges bordering on advance fee...
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says the agency is ready to work in line with its mandate to recover the accumulated debts of over N455 billion allegedly owed by Arik Air Limited (in receivership), and other sister companies belonging to Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide, the promoter of Arik.
HOMELAND INITIATIVES AND COMBATING INSECURITY IN ANAMBRA STATE – SOLUDO DESERVES COLLECTIVE SUPPORT, NOT VILIFICATION Lagos-based fiery Human Rights Lawyer and Advocate, Mr. Joe Nwokedi, has commended Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his “well-deserved” award by SUN NEWSPAPERS.
The political control of the resources of the territory known as Rivers State in Nigeria’s Niger Delta has been a site of curious jurisprudence since the Acting Consul of the Oil Rivers Protectorate, Harry Johnston, procured the judicial liquidation of King Jaja of Opobo in December 1887 in Accra, present capital of Ghana. The charge...
The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman Mohammed, continued last Wednesday when the 14th Prosecution Witness, one Mohammed Ashelk Jidda told the Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice James Omotosho that Mamman paid him a dollar equivalent of N200 million in cash for the purchase of a five-bedroom property in Wuse, Abuja.
The Body of Benchers, the highest regulatory organ of the legal profession in Nigeria, recently inducted several distinguished legal professionals as Life Benchers at an event held at its headquarters in Abuja.
Embattled Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Chief Frederick Nwajagu, has appealed his conviction by the Lagos State High Court for unlawfully presenting himself as a titled chief in Lagos.
Nigeria Adopts Drone Technology for Faster Blood Delivery Nigeria’s healthcare system is set for a major transformation as the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) partners with Zipline International Nigeria Limited to deploy drone technology for efficient blood distribution across the country.
NBA Remuneration Committee Calls for Compliance with Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Remuneration Committee led by Chief Emeka Obegolu, PhD., SAN, has urged all State Attorneys General to ensure strict compliance with the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023.
By Levi Shaapera “In Nigeria, wrongdoers get away with impunity because the system offers no immediate remedy.” – J.S. Okutepa, SAN