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Five facts regarding Nehemiah Danjuma, the first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria
Nehemiah Danjuma has become the first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria. Here is a look at his journey, academic persistence, and advocacy work.
Kenneth Okonkwo Denies Receiving Legal Documents in Peter Obi Defamation Case
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo denies receiving formal court documents in the defamation suit filed by Peter Obi, dismissing the legal action as an effort to silence him.
Teenagers convicted of rape receive detention after sentencing appeal
The Court of Appeal has ordered four-year custodial sentences for two boys convicted of raping teenage girls, overturning previous non-custodial punishments deemed too lenient.
Abuja Court Permits Mike Ozekhome to Travel Abroad for Medical Treatment
An Abuja High Court has allowed Mike Ozekhome to travel to the UK for medical care for six weeks while he defends against forgery and impersonation charges.
IHRDA Warns Defamation Ruling Against SERAP Threatens Civil Society
The IHRDA has expressed alarm over a N100 million defamation judgment against SERAP, warning that the ruling may stifle human rights advocacy and democratic participation in Nigeria.
Kogi High Court Postpones Cybercrime Case Against Usman Okai
The Kogi State High Court has delayed the cybercrime trial of activist Usman Okai Austin until September 29, with the Secretary to the Kogi State Government expected to testify.
NDC Confirms Participation in 2027 General Elections Despite Registration Hurdles
Nigeria Democratic Congress leadership insists its candidates will appear on the 2027 ballot despite a court decision reversing the party's registration status.
Former Trump Security Adviser John Bolton Admits to Improper Handling of Classified Files
John Bolton has pleaded guilty to the illegal retention of classified documents, a move that could help him avoid prison time while closing a legal chapter linked to his 2020 memoir.
ICPC Charges Nasir El-Rufai and Six Others in N8.68 Billion CCTV Fraud Case
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai faces corruption charges alongside six others over an alleged N8.68 billion CCTV contract fraud.
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.