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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed a security officer for granting unauthorised access to Aichatou Assabe el-Rufai, one of Nasir el-Rufai’s wives, to see him in custody, TheCable can report. Insiders told TheCable that Daniel Stephen, the security officer, was caught on CCTV footage assisting Assabe to enter the commission’s premises outside the approved visitor access procedure. According to Stephen’s handwritten statement seen by TheCable, the incident occurred on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The former governor of Kaduna is facing trial over alleged money laundering and conversion of public property. El-Rufai has been in…

The African Bar Association (AFBA) has been granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), marking a landmark milestone for the international organization and its role on the global stage. In a formal communication dated July 30, 2026, signed by Birgitte Bryld, Acting Chief of the NGO Branch, Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the United Nations confirmed that ECOSOC adopted the recommendation of its Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on 21 July 2026, formally granting the status to the Association. What Is Special Consultative Status?…

The Canadian government has released guidance outlining categories of foreign nationals who may be allowed to work in the country without obtaining a work permit. The guidance, issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on its website and cited by PUNCH Online on Thursday, explains that certain foreign nationals can qualify for exemptions based on the nature of their work, activities, or circumstances. However, being included in one of the exempt categories does not automatically guarantee entry into Canada or a work permit exemption in every situation. Travellers must meet the specific conditions attached to their category. 25 categories covered…

By Uchenna Mathew, Secretary, NBA Lagos Branch Taskforce on Illegal Practice of Law The first year of the NBA Lagos Branch Taskforce on Illegal Practice of Law has demonstrated what purposeful leadership, collective commitment and a clear mandate can achieve. Under the leadership of Moshood Abiola, the Taskforce has moved from identifying the problem of illegal practice to taking concrete steps to confront it. One of its significant achievements has been creating visibility for the Taskforce. Members of the Branch, lawyers from other branches and members of the public now have a platform through which complaints about illegal practice can…

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, Anthony Obodo, along Ada George in Port Harcourt last Thursday. Also, the command said a member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting of the victim, has been declared a deserter. The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this while parading the three officers before newsmen in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Adepoju said the action followed the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the ‘culpability’ of the officers involved. Adepoju…

Uber, a global ride-hailing company, has announced plans to exit Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2. According to a statement by the company’s spokesperson on Wednesday, the decision to discontinue operations in Nigeria is not related to the airport ride hailing service reform by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). In August, FAAN restricted operations of ride hailing companies in Nigerian airports, but later cleared Bolt, Uber’s market rider, for operation. Uber said operations were discontinued in Nigeria and Uganda due to evolving business priorities and investment focus across the continent. “After a thorough review, we have taken the…

A Federal High Court in northern Nigeria has restrained Kano State authorities and the Kano State Hisbah from arresting or pursuing a 22-year-old woman over her conversion from Islam to Christianity and her refusal to enter a marriage allegedly being forced on her by members of her family. The court, in its judgment delivered on May 26, 2026, also ordered that financial compensation be paid to the woman for violations of her fundamental rights to human dignity and freedom of religion. The amount awarded was not disclosed in the reports announcing the judgment. The woman, whose identity has been withheld…

A barrister has been disbarred after a disciplinary tribunal found that she secretly recorded family court proceedings, breached client confidentiality, sent an unqualified person to an advocates’ meeting in her place and harassed a former employee over confidential mental health issues. Mariam Adel El-Sobky, who was called to the Bar in 2001, appeared before a disciplinary tribunal for the second time in five years over a series of allegations relating to her professional conduct. Although the full tribunal decision has not yet been published, the Bar Standards Board said El-Sobky faced multiple allegations, with the tribunal imposing a combination of…

The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, rolled out the drums to celebrate thirty-four (34) of its alumni who graduated with First Class honours in the 2025 Nigerian Law School Bar Final Examination. The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, rolled out the drums to celebrate thirty-four (34) of its alumni who graduated with First Class honours in the 2025 Nigerian Law School Bar Final Examination. The ceremony, which was held at the Faculty Boardroom, marked the graduates’ first official homecoming following their success at the Nigerian Law…

Ukraine’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), seeking to overturn the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to restore the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) to Olympic participation. The IOC had suspended the ROC in 2023 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, on 7 July 2026, the Olympic body lifted the suspension, stating that the sanction was no longer applicable. The decision marks another step towards Russia’s return to international sporting events and could pave the way for Russian athletes to compete under their national flag at the 2028 Olympic Games in…