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.
Nigerian Army confirms Boko Haram suicide bomber attacked a Maiduguri mosque during prayers, killing 5 and injuring 35. Security intensified. Report suspicious activity.
A suspected suicide bomber attacked a crowded mosque in Maiduguri on Christmas Eve, killing 5 and injuring 35. Police have deployed to public places. Read the latest on the security situation.
The Nigerian Army confirms a suicide bomber attack at a Maiduguri mosque, resulting in 2 fatalities and 32 injuries. Security has been heightened across the city. Read the full report.
A suicide bomber detonated an IED inside a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru area during evening prayers. Five worshippers were killed and 35 injured. Police have cordoned off the area.
Niger State Police arrest Mohammed Adamu for the attempted murder of a commercial motorcyclist and theft of his bike. The victim is receiving treatment. Read the full story.
A suicide bomber detonated an IED at a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru Market during evening prayers. Many feared dead. Police yet to comment. Read the latest details.
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Newly revealed documents show Jeffrey Epstein wrote to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar before his death. Discover the shocking contents and implications.
Tatyana Remley, the California socialite who pleaded guilty to hiring a hitman to kill her husband, has died by suicide. Get the full details of her turbulent life and shocking case here.
Donovan Metayer, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting, has died by suicide at age 26. His family shares his story to break the silence on mental health and gun violence trauma. Read more.
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.
James Ransone, famed for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO's The Wire, has died at 46. Authorities confirm suicide as cause. Support mental health awareness today.
James Ransone, known for his role in 'The Wire,' has died by suicide in Los Angeles at age 46. He was a father of two and a survivor of sexual abuse. Read the full story.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself during an audit into missing AK-47 rifles and ammunition. Four officers arrested for negligence.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself dead after being implicated in supplying AK-47 rifles and ammunition to bandits. Full details of the shocking incident inside.
Comedian Bovi explains the legal jeopardy facing TikToker Peller after his arrest. Nigerian law criminalizes attempted suicide, with a potential one-year prison sentence. Read more.
Former Alabama sports reporter Christina Chambers and husband Johnny Rimes found dead in suspected murder-suicide. Their 3-year-old son was unharmed. Read the tragic details.
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a military checkpoint in Pulka, Borno, killing five soldiers. The attack is linked to ISWAP. Read more for details.
A Nigerian man in Germany reacts to the arrest of TikTok star Peller, citing colonial-era laws on attempted suicide and demanding imprisonment with no fine. Read the full story and public reactions.
Popular Nigerian TikToker Habeeb 'Peller' Hamzat is in police custody after a suicide attempt linked to a breakup. Influencer Tunde Perry calls for public support. Full story.
A suicide bomber attacked a military post in Borno's Firgi near Pulka, killing at least five soldiers. Security sources suspect Boko Haram. Read the latest on the insurgency.
A Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Isah to five years imprisonment for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje delivered the judgment. Read the full details.
Popular TikTok influencer Tucker Genal has died by suicide at 31. His brothers confirmed the tragic news, asking for privacy as fans mourn his sudden passing.
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.
A Kwara High Court has sentenced Abdullateef Yakubu to five years imprisonment for attempted culpable homicide. Read the full details of the shocking Shao Garage attack.
Two Nigerian men and a Sudanese woman have been sentenced to over 20 years combined for a romance scam that caused a retired American teacher's suicide. Read the shocking details of the elaborate fraud.
An Afghan national in Texas faces federal charges for allegedly plotting a suicide bombing. Authorities say he posted a threatening video online. Read the full details.
A Booth-Level Officer in India died by suicide, citing unbearable pressure from the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. His video plea highlights a systemic crisis. Read the full story.
Lagos State proposes a new tenancy law to cap advance rent, regulate agents, and ban illegal evictions. Discover the major changes and what they mean for you.