Legal View

US reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Russian court on charges of “espionage.” This verdict has been widely condemned as “despicable,” “disgraceful,” and …

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of five choice properties linked to Major-General Umaru Mohammed, a former Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), …

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have welcomed the recent ruling of the Supreme Court on Local Government autonomy. On July 11, the apex court …

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Philip Shaibu, the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, and others. They sought to …

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reinstated Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, overturning his impeachment by the state assembly earlier this …

The Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Nigerian Naira notes. Justice Yellin Bogoro ruled that under Section 53(1) of …

US technology firm InterDigital and the patent licensing platform Avanci successfully defended against a London lawsuit filed by Tesla (TSLA.O) on Monday. The lawsuit, initiated by Elon Musk’s company in …

The Federal Government’s campaign against illegal mining has gained momentum with the arraignment of several Chinese nationals for unlawful mining activities in Lokpaukwu community, Umuchieze, within Umunneochi Local Government Area …

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the petition filed by the Labour Party and its governorship candidate, Udengmobofa Eradiri, which challenged the victory of Governor Douye Diri of the People’s …

The Supreme Court of Nigeria declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds intended for Local Government (LG) administrations. The court also prohibited governors from …