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Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), announcing the signing of an Executive Order that makes health insurance mandatory for all residents of the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor made this known during the maiden edition of the Eko Health Convention 2025, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health, held at Jewel Aeida, Lekki. The event had the theme, “Lagos Health: Driving Innovation, Strengthening Systems, Leading Change.” Represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu explained that the new order aligns with the National…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned further proceedings in the terrorism trial against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to October 16. The adjournment followed the inability of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to conclude and submit its report on Kanu’s health status, as directed by the court. Trial Justice James Omotosho had on September 26 ordered the NMA, the umbrella body of medical practitioners in Nigeria, to constitute a team of experts to assess the defendant’s health. The directive came after the court dismissed a no-case submission filed by…

By Layi Babatunde, SAN; FCTI Over the years, it has been generally accepted that a purchase receipt issued to a purchaser of land is not a Registrable instrument, but may be evidence of an acknowledgement of money. However, many Land buyers are being issued receipts daily on the purchase of land. It is not being said that it is out of place to issue receipts to persons who pay for a piece or parcel of land or other landed property. The caution is that persons issued with such receipts need to do more than hold on to such receipts if…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Mr Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations reportedly levelled against him. Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, tendered his resignation in a letter to the President on Tuesday, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation. In his letter, the former minister claimed he had become the target of “persistent blackmail and political attacks” orchestrated by opponents seeking to tarnish his reputation. “I thank Your Excellency for the privilege to serve and contribute to the administration’s vision of a more innovative and technologically…

Noisy TV commercials were banned in California on Monday, with a new law that demands pitchmen turn the volume down. Viewers in the United States have long complained that advertisements can be much louder than the program they are streaming. One minute they are engrossed in a peaceful nature documentary, and the next they are scrabbling for the remote to quieten a man shouting about a new treatment for his flatulence. Now, a new law in America’s most populous state says commercials cannot be any louder than the content they interrupt. “We heard Californians loud and clear, and what’s clear…

Justice Ibrahim Ahmad Kala of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that Nigerian banks must no longer recognise or enforce freezing and Post-No-Debit (PND) orders issued by Magistrates’ or other inferior courts. The landmark judgment, delivered in the case of Aiman Mahfouz v. Fidelity Bank Plc (FHC/L/CS/07/2025), is expected to have wide-ranging implications for law enforcement agencies, banks, and customers across the country. In his ruling, Justice Kala held that Magistrate Courts, Area Courts, and Customary Courts lack jurisdiction to issue ex-parte orders freezing or restricting funds in bank accounts, describing such actions as “malfeasance” and “a violation of…

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) of the Body of Benchers, Nigeria, will decide the high-profile case against Mr. Danladi Umar, former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The case, filed under Suit No. BB/LPDC/489/2021, was instituted by John Aikpokpo-Martins, Esq., over allegations of conduct unbecoming of a legal practitioner. The petition relates to an incident that occurred on March 29, 2021, at Banex Plaza, Abuja, where the Respondent allegedly assaulted a security officer following a dispute over parking. The decision, to be delivered at the Body of Benchers Conference Centre, Abuja, is…

Britain’s government Thursday will announce plans to end a scheme which allowed family members to join refugees already in the country, as it tries to curb immigration levels under pressure from the far-right. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to outline plans to scrap the family reunion scheme as well as automatic settlement rights for refugees at a EU leaders’ summit in Copenhagen. Applications for family reunions had already been paused last month. “The fundamental reforms will be the basis of a fairer system where… the route to settlement should be longer, and be earned via contribution to the country,”…

Dear Colleagues, as we usher in the new legal year, it is important to reflect on the perspectives and insights shared by the nation’s foremost legal practitioners and leaders. Below are links to the official addresses delivered by the Attorney General of the Federation, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, and the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) during the 2025/2026 Legal Year Opening Ceremony. These speeches set the tone for the year ahead and provide direction for the legal profession in Nigeria. 1. Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN – NBA President In his address, the NBA President emphasized…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has officially announced the commencement of online applications for the appointment of Notaries Public across the country. In a notification signed by Kabir E. Akanbi, Esq., Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, the approval was granted by the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON, on the 29th of September, 2025. This new process marks a significant shift towards digitalization within the Nigerian legal system, making the application process more accessible and efficient for legal practitioners. How to Apply Interested lawyers are invited to submit their applications online via the official portal:…