Nigerian Lawyers Divided Over Two-Year Pupillage Bill
A bill proposing a mandatory two-year apprenticeship for new lawyers in Nigeria has divided the legal profession. Explore the arguments from senior advocates and young graduates.
A bill proposing a mandatory two-year apprenticeship for new lawyers in Nigeria has divided the legal profession. Explore the arguments from senior advocates and young graduates.
Lagos State announces free entry to all state-managed parks from Dec 25-27, 2025, with extended hours until 8 PM. Enjoy family fun and festive lights!
Lagos State plans a sweeping tax overhaul, reducing levies from 65 to just 9 by 2026. The reform aims to ease business burdens and boost compliance. Learn what's changing.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assures citizens after a major fire at the GNI Building on Lagos Island. Firefighters responded swiftly; no casualties. Read the latest details.
A major fire has gutted the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island. Emergency services are battling the blaze as the number of casualties remains unknown. Get the latest updates.
Lagos State Government announces decisive steps to regulate informal spaces like road setbacks and under-bridge areas. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide outlines plan for safety and sustainable urban growth. Read more.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has signed the N415.57 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget allocates 53% to recurrent and 47% to capital expenditure. Read the full details.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde commits to working with stakeholders for lasting peace between farmers and herders. Read about the summit and the state's anti-open grazing law.
A Lagos mobile court has remanded Makinde Rasaq for illegal waste disposal and obstruction. He faces seven charges under state environmental law. Read the full details and sentencing.
Social critic Scott Iguma urges Lagos government to install CCTV cameras on major roads following repeated sightings of dead bodies. He calls it a public safety necessity.
Ogun State High Court dismisses Fuji star KWAM 1's injunction to stop Awujale selection. Government cancels process, citing procedural errors. Get the full story.
An Ogun State High Court dismissed Fuji star KWAM 1's injunction to stop the Awujale selection. The state government has now cancelled the process for a fresh start. Read the full details.
A Nigerian man shares his heartbreaking ordeal of spending eight years studying law at a university only to be told he is not a student and denied his certificate. Read his full story and public reactions.
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
Lagos State's new Tenancy Bill proposes severe penalties, including N1m fines and jail, for landlords who harass tenants or evict without court orders. Read the full details.
Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) files suit to halt Awujale succession, citing legal breaches. Ogun State cancels process, orders fresh start. Read the full story.
The Fidipote Ruling House formally asserts its right to present candidates for the Awujale throne after Fusengbuwa House missed the 14-day statutory deadline. KWAM 1's family sets a meeting for candidate selection.
Governor Peter Mbah has enacted the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission Law 2025, replacing a 2004 law. The new regime introduces strict oversight, consumer protection, and a charitable trust fund.
Kano Hisbah operatives intercepted a vehicle carrying alcoholic drinks from Lagos. One arrest made, woman sought. Public urged to report violations.
Kano State Hisbah Board seized alcoholic beverages from Lagos, arrested the driver. Officials vow to curb alcohol circulation in the state. Read details.
Lagos experienced a cultural takeover as Smirnoff Ice powered five distinct raves across the city from Monochroma to Bioskey's Playhouse, uniting scenes with music, flavour, and energy. Discover how the brand became the weekend's heartbeat.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has firmly rejected calls from US-linked figures for Nigeria to outlaw Shariah, warning it crosses a constitutional red line. Read the full statement.
Upbeat Recreation Centre announces an expanded Santa Grotto for Upbeat Fest 2025 in Lagos, running Dec 13 to Jan 4. Enjoy storytelling, gifts & family fun. #LagosEvents
Meta starts removing under-16s from Instagram & Facebook in Australia ahead of new law. Global trend begins as other nations watch. Read full details.
The heated confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Navy officers over a disputed Gaduwa land spotlights Nigeria's institutional crisis. This editorial calls for a return to rule of law and mutual respect among public officials. Read the full an
Analysis of Nigeria's religious violence crisis, highlighting attacks on Christians and the contradiction of Sharia law. A call for secular governance and constitutional reform to protect all citizens.
A Nigerian man, Muhammad Jibo, shares how he advised a friend to stop his wife's sister from consuming his children's noodles and eggs with a simple, non-confrontational trick. Learn how logic triumphed over arguments.
US lawmakers are urged to push Nigeria to abolish Sharia law and disband Hisbah commissions amid rising anti-Christian persecution. Experts warn extremist groups exploit these frameworks.
The proposed Lagos State 2025 Tenancy Bill introduces strict penalties, including fines up to N1,000,000 and imprisonment, to curb exploitative housing practices. Learn the key offences for landlords, agents, and tenants.