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- Ekiti State High Court Sentences Two Men To Death Following Violent 2018 Armed Robbery Operation
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Justice Bamidele Omotoso has sentenced Ojo Tosin Olasunkanmi and Obamoyegun Dele to death by hanging for conspiracy and armed robbery. The court found the duo guilty of a 2018 home...
- Nasarawa State Government Mandates Seven Day Deadline For High Profile Legal Advice To Accelerate Judicial Efficiency
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nasarawa State Ministry of Justice has dramatically reduced the processing time for legal advice on major cases from over 40 days to just one week. Attorney-General Isaac Danla...
- Constitutional Crisis Looms as ICPC Grants Nasir El-Rufai Compassionate Release Following Mother’s Death in Cairo
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was released from ICPC custody on March 27 to attend his mother’s funeral, sparking a debate over judicial overreach. Critics argue the...
- Nigerian Lawmakers Propose Two-Year Prison Term and Steep Fines to End Dual Political Party Membership
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Section: Africa
The House of Representatives has passed a critical amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 aimed at criminalizing individuals who maintain simultaneous registrations with multiple poli...