Amnesty Lawyer Slams ₦100m Defamation Ruling Against SERAP

Amnesty International's lawyer criticizes the ₦100 million defamation ruling against SERAP, highlighting the irony of the group's legal battle.

by Mei Kobayashi | September 21, 2026

Native doctor jailed for six years

Native doctor Ekene Igboekweze jailed for six years for advertising charms for wealth and criminals.

by Mei Kobayashi | September 19, 2026

Former Power Minister Appeals 75-Year Sentence

Power minister appeal: Minister Saleh Mamman challenges his 75-year sentence from a ₦33.8 billion money-laundering case by EFCC, seeking discharge.

by Kaori Mori | September 18, 2026

Poisoning deaths rise to 49 in Ondo State

Poisoning deaths rise to 49 in Ondo State from suspected locally made beverages.

by Kaori Mori | September 17, 2026

22 States Sue to Block DHS Immigration Benefits Rule

22 states sue to block a DHS immigration rule that considers public benefits use in residency decisions, impacting immigrant families.

by datasawala | September 16, 2026

Court approves serving Australian in US for liquidation inquiry

by Kaori Mori | September 30, 2026

A Victoria liquidator wins court approval to serve an Australian in the U.S. for a liquidation inquiry under Rule 10.44, targeting T.Y.…

APC Challenges Substituted Service Order for Tinubu

by Kaori Mori | September 23, 2026

Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/2026 challenges President Tinubu's 2027 election eligibility. The All Progressives Congress has challenged a Federal High Court order in Abuja that permitted President Bola Tinubu to be served through the party in a lawsuit questioning his eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election, arguing the order became unnecessary after Tinubu already received and responded to the court processes. The dispute stems from Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/2026, filed by former…

Zoning Regulations

NSW court upholds law firm’s unqualified staff billing rates

by Nanami Yamaguchi | September 24, 2026

A wooden gavel and legal book represent justice in a court setting, emphasizing order and legal authority. Photo: Towfiqu barbhuiya/Pexels A New South Wales Supreme Court decision has confirmed a costs assessment panel’s ruling that permitted a law firm employee to charge higher hourly rates, despite lacking formal legal qualifications. The court rejected the client’s appeal in Troost v Coleman Greig Lawyers Pty Ltd [2026] NSWSC 1109. The case originated…