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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has asked members of the legal profession and the public to disregard a publication by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) concerning the issuance of secured tamper-proof seals for Notaries Public. In a statement on Thursday by the Head of the Notary Public Unit of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Hadiza Bamaiyi, the court said its attention had been drawn to the NBA publication dated 21 June, which referenced a letter dated 11 October 2024 on the subject of secured tamper-proof seals for Notaries Public. Notaries public play crucial roles in the administration of justice.They are…

Nigeria has taken another significant step in its ongoing constitutional reform process with the release of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, which seeks to provide for the establishment of State Police and other related matters. The proposed legislation represents one of the most consequential security-sector reforms currently under consideration, as it aims to create a constitutional framework for the operation of state-controlled police services alongside the existing federal policing structure. Why the Bill Matters For many years, the debate over state policing has remained at the forefront of national discourse. Advocates argue…

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has officially released the list of candidates who have successfully progressed through the preliminary stages of the 2026 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) conferment exercise. In a press release dated 23 June 2026, the Committee announced that the shortlisted applicants have completed key assessment stages required for consideration for the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Candidates Successfully Scale Preliminary Stages According to the LPPC, the applicants successfully passed through the following evaluation processes: Advocacy and Academic Qualification Stages Academic Qualification Review Academic Qualification Exercise Independent Appeals Hearing Law Office Inspection Exercise The…

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke ​was found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday, after a rare corruption trial of a high-profile former energy official. The ‌verdicts are a major blow to British authorities, who began their investigation into corruption allegations against Alison-Madueke more than a decade ago. “This case has exposed just how tough it is to investigate and prosecute alleged corruption involving political elites,” said Zainab Saleem from campaign group Spotlight on Corruption. Alison-Madueke, the first woman to be Nigeria’s minister for petroleum resources, who served between 2010 and 2015 under then-President…

In a significant Democracy Day gesture, the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 97 inmates, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation, reconciliation, and second chances in a democratic society. Speaking during the official clemency ceremony held at the Kaduna State Correctional Centre on Friday, the governor described the exercise as an expression of compassion and a reflection of the values that underpin democracy, including justice, equity, the rule of law, and respect for human dignity. The governor said the move followed recommendations from the Kaduna State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy and was carried out under…

The Council of Legal Education has released an updated list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Nigeria, warning that only institutions accredited by the Council are authorised to run LL.B programmes. In a public notice dated June 3, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke Osho, the Council said any university that admits students into a Law programme without its approval is acting contrary to the regulations governing legal education in Nigeria and will be subject to appropriate sanctions. The Council further warned that students admitted…

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has expressed concern over what he described as the increasing imposition of stringent bail conditions by courts and law enforcement agencies, arguing that such requirements could undermine the constitutional purpose of bail. In a statement on Thursday titled “Bail Conditions Should Not Undermine the Essence of Bail,” Osigwe said there had been a growing trend in the criminal justice system where bail conditions imposed by courts and agencies such as the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences…

The United Kingdom is set to introduce stricter rules that could prevent universities from sponsoring international students, as part of efforts to curb alleged visa abuse and reduce asylum claims linked to study routes. The UK Home Office announced the reforms on Thursday, saying the measures form part of a wider crackdown on immigration loopholes involving student visas. A statement on its X handle said UK “universities will face a ban on recruiting international students if they fail to enforce new rules.” Under the updated Basic Compliance Assessment framework, the Home Office said, “higher education institutions sponsoring student visas must…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained how Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obtained and subsequently published screenshots containing the voter registration details of Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike. Speaking in a telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, INEC spokesperson Mohammed Haruna said an investigation by the commission and the police revealed that the screenshots were shared with Mr Olayinka by an electoral officer in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Mr Haruna explained that the security operatives initially quizzed four persons, including three INEC officials and a daughter…

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 25-year-old internet fraudster, Ayomide Ademiloye Ifeoluwa, popularly referred to as a “Yahoo boy,” to 20 years imprisonment for offences bordering on impersonation and obtaining money under false pretence. The conviction was secured before Justice Bamidele Omotosho following the defendant’s arraignment on May 5, 2026, on a four-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the charge, the convict, between 2025 and 2026, fraudulently obtained 700 dollars through his Bybit Cash App wallet account from one Teresa Hodder after falsely presenting himself on…