When DNA Says “Not the Father”: Why One Test Is Not the Final Word A DNA test declaring a man “not the biological father” can trigger one of the most emotionally destabilising moments in family life. Shock, anger and a collapse of trust often follow within minutes. For many, the instinctive response is confrontation or […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has cautioned that diminishing public confidence in the judiciary poses a serious danger to law and order, stressing that when citizens lose trust in the justice system, they may resort to self-help—an action capable of throwing society into instability. He issued the warning in Asaba on Wednesday during […]
Federal High Court Rejects Kanu’s Prison Transfer Bid THE Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. Justice James Omotosho struck out the ex-parte motion on Tuesday after Kanu’s lawyer, Demdoo Asan of the […]
Court Halts FCTA Workers’ Strike Pending Substantive Hearing THE National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has ordered workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately suspend their ongoing industrial action pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit before the court. Justice Emmanuel Subilim gave the order on Monday while ruling on […]
NLC, FCTA Workers Picket Industrial Court, Demand Wike’s Removal WORKERS of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Monday stormed the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja as part of their ongoing protest over unresolved labour disputes. The workers, who are observing a total […]
PW2 Alleges Police Altered His Statement in Ogwashi-Uku 5 Trial Witness Says IPO Omitted Key Facts, Defence Seeks Total Rejection of Evidence DRAMA unfolded on Tuesday at the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba during the trial of five prominent indigenes of Ogwashi-Uku, as the second prosecution witness (PW2), Mr. Lawrence Obasi, openly accused the […]
Defining the Difference DESPITE casual usage, the terms “asylum” and “refugee” carry distinct legal meanings. A refugee is someone who has been recognised as fleeing persecution or conflict and cannot return home safely. Recognition often comes before entering a host country, through structured international programs. Asylum, on the other hand, is a request for refugee […]
Protest Escalates in the Federal Capital TENSION flared in Abuja on Monday as aggrieved workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) reportedly chased the motorcade of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during an ongoing protest over unresolved welfare and salary concerns. The incident occurred amid an indefinite strike embarked upon […]
Marriage and Property: Clearing a Common Misconception ACROSS Nigeria, disputes over property ownership between spouses have become a recurring feature in courts, families and inheritance battles. A widely held belief persists that marriage automatically grants both partners equal ownership of all assets acquired during the union. However, Nigerian property law takes a far more precise […]
A Pivotal Year for Nigeria’s Legal Profession THE year 1979 occupies a distinguished place in Nigeria’s legal and constitutional history. As the country prepared to transition from prolonged military rule to the Second Republic, the legal profession marked a defining institutional moment with the presentation of a new set of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). […]