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Manhattan prosecutors withdraw remaining rape charge against Harvey Weinstein
New York prosecutors have opted not to retry Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge after his accuser indicated she no longer wishes to proceed with another trial.
Abuja Court Reschedules N10 Billion Privacy Lawsuit Filed by Emeka Ike Against Wike Aide
A Federal High Court has moved the hearing for actor Emeka Ike’s N10 billion privacy lawsuit against Lere Olayinka, an aide to Minister Nyesom Wike, to July 2.
Thirty-five Contenders Cleared for 2026 NBA Elections Amid Legal Disputes
The Nigerian Bar Association has officially cleared 35 candidates for its July 20 national elections, including three Senior Advocates of Nigeria competing for the presidency, despite ongoing legal hurdles and internal disagreements over zoning agreements.
Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee Strips Mike Ozekhome of SAN Status
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has suspended Professor Mike Ozekhome’s Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank pending the outcome of active disciplinary proceedings.
Kaduna Federal Court Defers Decision on El-Rufai and Lawal Bail Request to July 1
A Kaduna Federal High Court has rescheduled the bail hearing for former governor Nasir El-Rufai and Jimi Lawal to July 1, 2026, amid ongoing corruption charges brought by the ICPC.
Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee Strips Mike Ozekhome of SAN Status
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has suspended Professor Mike Ozekhome from his Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank pending the outcome of ongoing disciplinary proceedings.
Kano High Court Postpones Ganduje Trial to October 14
A Kano State High Court has delayed the corruption trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and his co-defendants until October 14 to allow for the hearing of pending motions.
Kano High Court Postpones Ganduje Misappropriation Case to October 14
A Kano State High Court has adjourned the corruption trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and seven others until October 14 after prosecutors updated their pending motions.
Nigerian Lawyers Challenge 2026 SAN Conferment Process
ALDRAP has formally requested that Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun pause the 2026 SAN conferment process, citing an ongoing legal dispute regarding the recognition of alternative professional ranks.
Abuja Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Prison Until June 30 Bail Ruling
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar has ordered Omoyele Sowore to remain in Kuje prison until June 30, when the court will deliver a ruling on his motion to restore bail and vacate an arrest warrant.