The murder of 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Salome Adaidu has gripped the nation, sending waves of shock and outrage across Nigeria. The brutal nature of the crime and the circumstances surrounding it have sparked renewed calls for justice. In a decisive move, the Nasarawa State government has taken over the prosecution of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, arraigned 11 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendants include Liu Ke Fan, Huang Hai Tao, Zhang Kian Feng, Wua Wang, Xiao Xin, Wang Hong Lin, Wu … Read more
In a significant development that has raised questions about Nigeria’s educational infrastructure and legal processes, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially rejected a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Education, Numan, in Adamawa State. The decision was conveyed through a formal letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, … Read more
An ex-convict, Sunday Omisakin, has been remanded at the Ilesa Correctional Centre in Osun State, just eight days after receiving a state pardon from Governor Ademola Adeleke. The incident has sparked concern about the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs for pardoned inmates and the potential risks of recidivism. Omisakin, who was on the list of 53 … Read more
The Managing Director of Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, Akindele Akintoye, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre following allegations of a $35 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Akintoye at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, December 23, 2024, on charges of money laundering and contract … Read more
Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, announced major reforms in Nigeria’s justice system. Speaking in Abuja, he highlighted efforts to improve transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. He also called for feedback to guide future changes. Fagbemi said the Ministry has achieved significant milestones. The 2024 National Policy on Justice tackles challenges in delivering effective justice. The National … Read more