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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.
How proposed legal changes might impact the finances of unmarried partners
New government proposals in England and Wales aim to grant legal protections to unmarried cohabiting couples regarding inheritance and financial disputes, potentially altering how assets are managed during separation or after a death.
ISIMPF to escalate hijab controversy to Supreme Court
The ISIMPF intends to bring its case to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal upheld a ban on female Muslim students wearing hijabs at the University of Ibadan International School.
US Supreme Court Rules States May Prohibit Transgender Women from Female Athletics
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states may legally prohibit transgender women from participating in female sports teams at public schools and colleges.
ALDRAP calls for the reversal of Mike Ozekhome’s SAN rank suspension
ALDRAP demands the LPPC overturn the suspension of Professor Mike Ozekhome’s SAN status, citing violations of the sub-judice rule and concerns over the committee's disregard for ongoing judicial proceedings.
French sexual assault survivors campaign to remove statute of limitations
A group of over 50 sexual assault survivors in France is lobbying to remove the statute of limitations, arguing it blocks their path to justice for historic crimes.
Ogun State Justice Ministry Addresses False Rape Claim and Reports Progress in Gang Rape Investigation
Ogun State officials confirm a rape allegation by Mirabel was fabricated while announcing the arrest of the primary suspect in a separate gang rape case involving a minor.