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.
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.
The 2025 Global Terrorism Index exposes the nations suffering the most from terrorist violence. Discover the list and see where Nigeria ranks. Read the full analysis now.
The Nigerian Air Force confirms its C-130 aircraft and 11 crew members have safely departed Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing. Read the full details on the diplomatic resolution and onward journey.
Nigerian Air Force personnel detained in Burkina Faso have been released and are heading to Portugal via Ghana. Get the full details on the diplomatic resolution.
Burkina Faso has released 11 detained Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew. The release followed high-level diplomatic talks led by Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar. Read the full details of the resolution.
Nigeria's diplomatic mission led by Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar successfully secured the release of 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel detained in Burkina Faso. Read the full story on the diplomatic resolution.
Burkina Faso has freed 11 detained Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew after high-level talks led by Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar. Read the full details of the diplomatic resolution.
Burkina Faso has freed 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after high-level diplomatic talks. Get the full details on the release and the government's intervention.
The House of Representatives resolves to investigate the detention of a Nigerian military aircraft and personnel in Burkina Faso. Lawmakers call for urgent diplomatic action via ECOWAS and AU frameworks for their release.
The House of Representatives investigates the detention of 11 NAF personnel in Burkina Faso, mandates committees to secure their release. Diplomatic efforts ongoing.
Eleven Nigerian Air Force officers detained in Burkina Faso appeal to the government for urgent intervention, fearing they will spend Christmas in detention. Get the full story.
The Nigerian government dismisses false reports of espionage involving a C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso, clarifying it was a routine maintenance flight. Read the full facts.
SERAP laments the persistent refusal of government institutions to obey court rulings, warning it undermines democracy and the rule of law. Learn more about the legal advocacy efforts.
The Federal Government has increased slots for its special tax law training to 50 content creators. Applicants need 10,000+ followers and must apply by December 8, 2025.
The Federal Government has unveiled 20 top content creators for a special tax reforms training. Over 8,500 nominations were received. Find out who made the list and what it means for the new tax laws.
The Nigerian Senate is repealing the existing cybercrime law to create a new one addressing AI and modern threats. Read about the planned reforms and national security strategy.
A 50-year-old Danish grandmother received a suspended jail term for posting her daughter's labour photos on Facebook without consent. The case highlights serious privacy violations in the digital age. Read the full story.
MURIC warns the United States against calls to pressure President Tinubu to outlaw Shari'ah law and Hisbah, describing it as a threat to national security and democracy. Read the full statement.
Burkina Faso's military junta has released eight INSO staff detained for alleged espionage. The NGO denies the charges, citing its humanitarian mission. Read the full details.
Amnesty International urges Burkina Faso's military junta to halt plans to reinstate the death penalty for treason and terrorism, warning it reverses abolition progress. Read more.
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 Nigerian doctor expressed shock after calculating his 2026 tax deduction under the new law. He claims the 'Tinubu tax' will unite all tribes, sparking widespread online reactions.
TikTok will comply with Australia's new social media ban for under-16s starting December 10. The law, a world-first, imposes heavy fines. Read how this affects Nigerian youth and global policy.
A 17-year-old boy died after a powerful illegal firework exploded in a South LA backyard. The blast, mistaken for a bomb, occurred on West 84th Street. Read the full report.
TotalEnergies Nigeria's Obi Imemba calls for a strategic pivot in implementing Nigeria's local content law, advocating for maximizing net value retention over rigid percentage targets. Read his full proposal.
Burkina Faso's military rulers announce the return of the death penalty for treason and terrorism, alongside new anti-LGBTQ laws. Get the full details on this major policy shift.
After over a year, an Anambra widow buries her husband following a court order. The brother-in-law had seized the corpse and denied her access. Read the full story of government intervention and family conflict.
President Tinubu's aide, Daniel Bwala, dismisses US calls to end Sharia law, calling it an attack on Nigeria's sovereignty. Details on the diplomatic stance and federal structure.
Meta starts removing under-16s from Instagram & Facebook in Australia ahead of new law. Global trend begins as other nations watch. Read full details.