CAS Steps Into AFCON Title Dispute THE Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed it will hear an appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation over the controversial awarding of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. In a statement, CAS disclosed that it has received Senegal’s formal challenge to the decision by the […]
Understanding “In Chambers” Proceedings in Nigerian Courts PUBLIC reactions to courtroom language often reflect a mix of curiosity and suspicion. One such phrase — “the matter will be heard in chambers” — frequently triggers assumptions of secrecy or even misconduct. However, legal experts say such interpretations are often misplaced, as the concept is firmly grounded […]
Legal Challenge at Federal High Court A fresh legal battle is unfolding at the Federal High Court Abuja as a Nigerian lawyer, Bernard Okpi, has filed a suit challenging a controversial health cooperation agreement between Nigeria and the United States. The suit questions the legality and constitutionality of a Bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding […]
More Than a Courtroom Ornament ACROSS courtrooms, law faculties, and judicial complexes worldwide, one figure stands in silent authority: Lady Justice. Depicted as a blindfolded woman holding a scale and a sword, the statue is often taken for granted—seen, but rarely interrogated. Yet, beneath its familiar form lies a dense philosophical and legal framework that […]
Senegal Refuses to Accept CAF Decision THE Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) has formally rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board that awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. In a statement issued on 17 March 2026, Senegal’s football authorities described the ruling as “unfair, unprecedented, and […]
Judgment Strengthens Civil Liberties A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has affirmed the constitutional right of Nigerians to record police officers while performing their duties in public, in what observers describe as a landmark ruling for civil liberties and accountability. Delivering judgment on 17 March 2026, in suit number FHC/WR/CS/87/2025, Justice H. […]
The Limits of Police Arrest Powers THE power of the police to arrest individuals suspected of committing crimes is one of the most visible and controversial aspects of law enforcement. In Nigeria, that authority is extensive and backed by statutory provisions under the Police Act 2020 and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015. However, […]
Senate Pushes for Enforcement of Supreme Court Judgment NIGERIA’S upper legislative chamber, the Nigerian Senate, has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement the Supreme Court judgment restoring the Aniocha North II State Constituency in Delta State ahead of the 2027 State House of Assembly elections. The resolution was reached during plenary after […]
Rising Conversations Around Paternity Testing IN recent years, paternity testing has become a sensitive but increasingly discussed issue in Nigerian households. With advances in genetic science and greater public awareness of DNA testing, some husbands have begun requesting paternity confirmation when doubts arise about a child’s biological origin. While the issue often triggers emotional reactions […]
The Legal Reality Behind Infidelity IN many societies, adultery carries significant social and moral stigma. In Nigeria, however, the legal treatment of infidelity is more complex than many people assume. Contrary to widespread belief, adultery is generally not classified as a criminal offence under the criminal laws applicable in most parts of the country. Legal […]