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Kenyan Court Rejects Rastafarian Request to Legalize Cannabis
A Kenyan High Court judge has dismissed a petition from the Rastafarian community seeking the right to use marijuana for religious purposes, though he noted that the country's current drug laws may require review.
Kenyan High Court Rejects Rastafarian Petition to Legalize Cannabis
Kenya's High Court has ruled against a Rastafarian group's attempt to legalize cannabis, citing a lack of proof that drug laws violate their constitutional rights.
Delta State Monarchs and Senior Advocates navigate the intersection of royal decrees and constitutional law
Two SAN-holding monarchs in Delta State are testing the limits of royal authority by issuing bans on specific goods and social behaviors, sparking a national debate on the balance between traditional customs and constitutional law.
Abia State Convicts Two for Sexual Assault and Launches Public Registry for Offenders
Abia State has jailed two sexual offenders and launched a public register to expose those convicted of similar crimes.
Lagos Legal Practitioner Receives Prison Term for Environmental Law Violations
A 67-year-old lawyer in Lagos has been sentenced to seven months in prison for illegal waste disposal and failing to use authorized waste management services.
Kano Sharia Commission Vows to Penalize Unauthorized Friday Mosques
The Kano State Sharia Commission has announced that it will penalize any individuals or groups who establish Friday mosques without following the state's legal approval process.
Senate Approves Legislation for Specialized Asset Recovery Agency
The Nigerian Senate has passed legislation to establish an independent agency for managing assets recovered from criminal activities and approved a bill to update regulations for the legal profession.
New legal standards may prevent misconduct hearing for officer who shot Chris Kaba
A rule change aligning police misconduct standards with criminal law may result in the dismissal of disciplinary proceedings against the officer who shot Chris Kaba.
HURIWA Demands INEC Clarification Regarding PDP Access Code Issuance
HURIWA has called on INEC to clarify reports surrounding the issuance of PDP access codes for the 2027 elections, warning the commission to avoid interfering with ongoing legal disputes over party leadership.
Legal expert addresses Uche Nnaji forgery case and urges firm action
Legal professional Liborous Oshoma discusses the forgery allegations against former Minister Uche Nnaji, calling for his prosecution to uphold government integrity and address failures in security screening.