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Why Affidavits and Newspaper Notices No Longer Legally Validate Name Changes in Nigeria
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has invalidated the use of simple affidavits and newspaper notices for legal name changes in Nigeria, mandating a formal Deed Poll process and upcoming digitization by the National Population Commission.
IPOB Rejects Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s Reinstatement by Ex-Members
IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful has dismissed the reported reappointment of lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor by expelled members, maintaining that the former counsel remains sacked due to professional negligence.
Court Rejects N5 Billion Lawsuit, Names Sinach Sole Owner of ‘Way Maker’
A Lagos Federal High Court has dismissed a N5 billion copyright claim against gospel singer Sinach, officially declaring her the sole owner of the song 'Way Maker.'
Two individuals imprisoned for navigating small boats across the English Channel
Two men have been sentenced to prison for piloting overcrowded dinghies across the Channel, marking a continuing effort to prosecute those who endanger migrants during illegal crossings.
Families initiate legal action against school following reports of cruel seclusion rooms
Families are taking legal action against a north London special school, alleging that their children were subjected to abusive treatment and false imprisonment within seclusion rooms.
Two Chinese citizens receive five-year prison terms for illegal mining in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two Chinese nationals to five years in prison for conspiracy and illegal mining of solid minerals.
Jury acquits British rapper Yung Filly of rape charges following Australian performance
British entertainer Yung Filly has been cleared of rape charges in Australia, though he was convicted on two counts of assault.
US father receives 15-year prison sentence for role in son’s school shooting
Colin Gray has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in providing the weapon used by his teenage son in a deadly Georgia school shooting.
Oyo High Court Rules Against Forced Hijab Removal by JAMB
An Oyo State High Court has ruled that JAMB cannot force female students to remove their hijabs for exams, declaring the practice an unconstitutional violation of religious rights.
Sunderland Reform UK Councillor Faces Charges Over Offensive Online Remarks
Sunderland councillor Glenn Gibbins has been charged under the Communications Act 2003 regarding an alleged offensive social media post targeting Nigerians.