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The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at its meeting held on Thursday, 7 May 2026 in Awka, Anambra State, unanimously objected to the requirement that civilian legal practitioners appearing before Courts Martial must appear robed. The Council considered the letter dated 27 April 2026 addressed by the NBA President to the Chief of Army Staff concerning the directive contained in a recent Convening Order establishing a Court Martial to try officers and men accused of plotting a coup against the Federal Government. NEC noted the position that the requirement compelling civilian lawyers appearing before Courts…

The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld a 2007 Rivers State High Court judgement restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating the finances and public accounts of the Rivers State Government. The court’s judgement essentially blocked the EFCC from probing and prosecuting former Rivers State Governor Peter Odili, who governed the state between 1999 and 2007 In the judgement delivered on Friday in an appeal marked: CA/PH/622/2008, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that the earlier decision remains valid and binding because it was never challenged on appeal. The panel, made up of…

Olufemi Elias has been elected as a member of the International Law Commission. Elias secured the position on Tuesday during an election held to fill a casual vacancy created by the resignation of Phoebe Okowa. The election took place during the Commission’s 77th session in Geneva. The International Law Commission, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1947, is tasked with the development and codification of international law. The Commission is responsible for drafting legal frameworks and principles covering areas such as state responsibility, immunity, piracy, international agreements, and dispute resolution. Elias defeated nominees from Botswana and Ghana to…

The [Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)](https://www.cac.gov.ng/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) has introduced a direct payment feature on its Intelligent Company Registration Portal (iCRP), enabling users to make payments for selected services through ReVOps. The Commission disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X account on Wednesday. According to the CAC, the introduction of the new payment option is aimed at enhancing service delivery, simplifying registration procedures, and making transactions more convenient for users on its online platform. Prior to the update, payments on the CAC portal were primarily processed via the Remita gateway, which allowed transactions through debit cards, bank transfers, and bank…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho, the court held that the prosecution successfully established its case against the former minister beyond reasonable doubt. Mamman, who served during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was convicted on all counts in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/273/2024 over the alleged diversion of approximately ₦33.8 billion in public funds. The court further held him liable for making a cash…

The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Ahmed Sanusi, has directed that all officers under the command undergo a comprehensive psychological and mental health evaluation. This decision was announced in a statement released by the command’s spokesperson following an emergency meeting involving area commanders, divisional police officers, and heads of tactical units. The move is part of broader efforts to improve discipline, professionalism, and overall operational effectiveness within the force. According to the statement, the assessment will begin with junior officers on May 4, 2026. The initiative is designed to enhance officers’ emotional stability, decision-making abilities, and conduct…

The Corporate Affairs Commission has rolled out a major security upgrade to its Integrated Company Registration Portal (iCRP), requiring all users to reset their passwords and activate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) before gaining access. According to the commission on its X handle on Monday, the update is part of efforts to strengthen data protection and reduce unauthorized access following recent system maintenance. Under the new process, users must first visit the official portal at https://icrp.cac.gov.ng/ and initiate a password reset by clicking the “Forgot Password” option. A reset link is then sent to the registered email address, allowing users to create…

The Supreme Court has set aside the order for status quo ante bellum made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja in the leadership dispute of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The judgment effectively restores the David Mark-led executive from its delisting by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a unanimous verdict on Thursday, the five-member panel of justices led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, held that the order by the Court of Appeal was unnecessary. The apex court further held that the appeal on ‘jurisdiction’ was filed on an order ex parte inviting parties to show cause without…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a split judgment delivered on Thursday, a majority of three out of five justices ruled that the appeal filed by a faction of the party led by Tanimu Turaki lacked merit. Delivering the lead judgment, Stephen Adah criticised the action of the party for abuse of court processes filing a fresh action in another court rather than appeal against the order to suspend its planned convention and provide nomination forms for a…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate complaints arising from healthcare services, strengthening its role in consumer protection across sectors that provide services for payment. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite on April 15 in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1019/2021, dismissed a case filed by Life Bridge Medical Diagnostic Centre Ltd. The company had challenged the FCCPC’s jurisdiction, arguing that the commission could not probe alleged medical negligence without a prior agreement with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. The court disagreed, holding that healthcare providers offering…