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 […]
Executive Order 9: Stakeholders Demand Clarity, Warn of Legal Fallout THE controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order 9 continues to deepen, as oil and gas stakeholders, legal practitioners and policy experts question its legality and implications for Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Signed on 18 February 2026, the directive mandates that all revenues from the oil […]
Retreat Focuses on Institutional Reform THE Federal Government says it is strengthening Nigeria’s cyber justice ecosystem through deliberate institutional reforms and enhanced inter-agency collaboration. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, disclosed this at the National Cascade Train-the-Trainer Leadership Retreat for the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime (JCTC) in Abuja. Represented by […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Workshop Targets Passenger Protection Efforts to strengthen consumer protection in Nigeria’s aviation sector will take centre stage on 12 March as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), headlines a specialised workshop on passengers’ rights. The one-day event, convened by the Juweirat Law Resource Centre in partnership with Synergy […]
Nigeria Takes Stand in Geneva NIGERIA has reiterated its commitment to protecting older citizens by calling for swift adoption of an internationally binding convention on the rights of older persons. Speaking at the 2026 meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the rights of older persons in Geneva, Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary of the National […]
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO NIGERIA has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting foreign investments in the mining sector, with the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, assuring stakeholders of strong legal safeguards under the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment. The minister gave the assurance in Cape Town, South Africa, during the signing […]