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The legal profession is evolving; are you ready to evolve with it? On November 3rd, 2025, Lawyard will host the inaugural Lawyard Empowerment Conference (LEC 1.0) at OAU, Ile-Ife, with the theme: “Innovation and the Law: Crafting the Path to Sustainable Transformation.”
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Senate Rejects Oshiomhole’s Forgery Claims in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspension Report lawyard.org/news/senate-reje…

Senate Rejects Oshiomhole’s Forgery Claims in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspension Report - Lawyard

The Nigerian Senate has dismissed Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s claims that signatures were forged in the report recommending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, insisting due process was...

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Joseph Okpe Dies After Alleged AirForce Assault Over Traffic Dispute In Lagos lawyard.org/news/bus-driver-…

Joseph Okpe Dies After Alleged Air Force Assault Over Traffic Dispute in Lagos - Lawyard

A 43‑year‑old bus driver, Joseph Okpe, reportedly died after being beaten by Nigerian Air Force officers following a minor traffic dispute along the Oshodi‑Apapa Expressway in Lagos. The incident h...

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Nollywood Actor Emeka Ike Sues INEC and Wike’s Aide Over Alleged Voter Data Breach lawyard.org/news/nollywood-a…

Nollywood Actor Emeka Ike Sues INEC and Wike’s Aide Over Alleged Voter Data Breach - Lawyard

Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has filed a ₦10 billion suit against INEC and Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, over the unauthorised publication of his voter registration details on...

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Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Slams Federal High Court Deregistration Ruling as Abuse of Process lawyard.org/news/adeleke-der…

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Slams Federal High Court Deregistration Ruling as Abuse of Process -...

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described the Federal High Court’s judgment deregistering five political parties as an abuse of court process and a violation of a subsisting Court of Appeal...

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South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Crisis Sparks Economic Fallout, Artists Lose Continental Bookings lawyard.org/news/south-afric…

South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Crisis Sparks Economic Fallout, Artists Lose Continental Bookings -...

South Africa’s Minister of Justice, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has admitted that the country’s ongoing anti-migrant crisis is causing economic consequences beyond its borders. Kubayi revealed that South...

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FCT High Court Dismisses Sadiya Farouq’s Bid to Void Bench Warrant in EFCC Trial lawyard.org/news/fct-high-co…

FCT High Court Dismisses Sadiya Farouq’s Bid to Void Bench Warrant in EFCC Trial - Lawyard

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, has dismissed an application by former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouq, seeking to set aside the bench warrant and arrest order...

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Tinubu Urges Nigerian Judiciary to Deliver Swift, Fair Justice at Court of Appeal Inauguration lawyard.org/news/tinubu-urge…

Tinubu Urges Nigerian Judiciary to Deliver Swift, Fair Justice at Court of Appeal Inauguration -...

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Nigerian judiciary to ensure swift and fair justice, blind to status or tribe, warning that a compromised legal system threatens democracy. Speaking at the...

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African Democratic Congress Rejects Federal High Court Deregistration Order, Vows Legal Challenge lawyard.org/news/adc-to-appe…

African Democratic Congress Rejects Federal High Court Deregistration Order, Vows Legal Challenge -...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling ordering its deregistration, calling the judgment a threat to democracy and political stability. The party accused the...

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Federal High Court in Kaduna Adjourns El-Rufai’s Trial Over Co-Defendant’s Absence lawyard.org/news/federal-hig…

Federal High Court in Kaduna Adjourns El-Rufai’s Trial Over Co-Defendants’ Absence - Lawyard

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, after two co-defendants failed to appear. The case, filed by the ICPC, involves...

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Federal High Court Orders INEC to Deregister Five Political Parties Over Constitutional Breach lawyard.org/news/court-order…

Federal High Court Orders INEC to Deregister Five Political Parties Over Constitutional Breach -...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for failing to meet constitutional requirements under Section...

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SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged 5.8 Billion Naira Rebranding Expenditure lawyard.org/news/serap-drags…

SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged N5.9bn Rebranding Expenditure - Lawyard

SERAP has filed a lawsuit against NNPCL at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding accountability for the alleged N5.9 billion spent on transition and rebranding, citing transparency and due...

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Ejimofor Opara Slams Peter Obi’s Call for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release lawyard.org/news/soludos-aid…

Ejimofor Opara Slams Peter Obi’s Call for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release - Lawyard

Anambra Governor’s aide, Ejimofor Opara, has criticised Peter Obi for demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s release, calling the remarks disrespectful to Nigeria’s judiciary and politically motivated.

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Federal High Court Grants Silena Trade Corporation Leave to Advertise Winding-Up Petition Against Alkem Nigeria Limited lawyard.org/news/federal-hig…

Federal High Court Grants Silena Trade Corporation Leave to Advertise Winding-Up Petition Against...

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted Silena Trade Corporation permission to advertise its winding-up petition against Alkem Nigeria Limited, dismissing objections that the action was an abuse...

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National Industrial Court Upholds Dismissal of Former Jamb Deputy Director Yisa Usman lawyard.org/news/national-in…

National Industrial Court Upholds Dismissal of Former JAMB Deputy Director Yisa Usman - Lawyard

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has dismissed the lawsuit filed by former JAMB Deputy Director, Yisa Usman, challenging his termination for gross misconduct. Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki‑Osa...

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Federal High Court Grants ICPC Arrest Warrant Against Ex- Minister Uche Nnaji Over Certificate Forgery Allegations lawyard.org/news/court-issue…

Federal High Court Grants ICPC Arrest Warrant Against Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Over Certificate...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has obtained a Federal High Court order for the arrest of former Minister Uche Nnaji over alleged forgery of academic...

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Chimamanda Adichie Accuses Lagos Hospital of Concealing Circumstances in Son’s Death lawyard.org/news/chimamanda-…

Chimamanda Adichie Accuses Lagos Hospital of Concealing Circumstances in Son’s Death - Lawyard

Award‑winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Multi‑Specialist Hospital in Lagos of attempting to conceal the circumstances surrounding the death of her 21‑month‑old...

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Nigerian Senate Advances State Police Bill to Strengthen Security lawyard.org/news/nigerian-se…

Nigerian Senate Advances State Police Bill to Strengthen Security - Lawyard

The Nigerian Senate has passed the State Police Bill through its second reading, aiming to decentralize policing powers to subnational governments. The bill seeks to strengthen internal security,...

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Federal High Court Convicts 11 Indian Sailors, MV Aruna Hulya Over 31.5kg Cocaine at Apapa Port lawyard.org/news/federal-hig…

Federal High Court Convicts 11 Indian Sailors, MV Aruna Hulya Over 31.5kg Cocaine at Apapa Port -...

A Lagos Federal High Court convicted 11 Indian crew members and vessel MV Aruna Hulya for importing 31.5kg of cocaine through Apapa seaport. The court ordered $6m in fines and restitution under the...

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Senate Passed Judiciary Reform Bills to Expand Courts and Accelerate Justice lawyard.org/news/senate-move…

Senate Passes Judiciary Reform Bills to Expand Courts and Accelerate Justice - Lawyard

The Nigerian Senate has passed two landmark judiciary reform bills for second reading, expanding the Court of Appeal bench from 70 to 110 justices and increasing Federal High Court judges from 70 to...

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Lagos Court Jails 279 Hoodlums After Safety Agency Raid lawyard.org/news/lagos-court…

Lagos Court Jails 279 Hoodlums After Safety Agency Raid - Lawyard

A Lagos State Miscellaneous Court has sentenced 279 persons, including five females, to various prison terms following raids by the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA). The convicts, identified...

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