Nigerian Bar Association

Legal proceedings and detention of Nasir El-Rufai

17 clusters · 65 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Nasir El-Rufai appeals for international intervention amid detention

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai continues to face significant legal challenges and detention. He is subject to a nine-count charge from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission

Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan public criticisms

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Social media activist VeryDarkMan criticizes Adeleke family and Davido

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has initiated a series of public criticisms targeting various Nigerian institutions. The controversy began with Otse criticizing Pastor Arome Osayi regar

Nigerian Bar Association institutional advocacy

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Bar Association emphasizes legal security and police preparedness

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has focused its efforts on judicial efficiency and the protection of legal and democratic processes. In Edo State, the Benin branch of the NBA called for the nationwide adoption of a sp

Nigerian Bar Association investigation into Imo State funds

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: NBA Owerri Chairman denies misappropriating N100m government grant

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) initiated an investigation into a ₦100 million gift provided by the Imo State Government to the NBA Owerri Branch. NBA President Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, established a three-me

IPOB appeals, Igbo disputes and legal challenges for Kanu

13 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Nnamdi Kanu’s family urges UK to press Nigeria for appeal hearing

In early June 2026, Nigeria’s federal government filed a cross‑appeal to upgrade IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence to the death penalty, prompting a diplomatic row with the United Kingdom over his dual citizenship.

Impersonation and fraud cases in Nigeria

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: John Nwawuto Anoruo convicted for impersonating lawyer in Lagos

Recent legal proceedings in Nigeria have addressed separate instances of impersonation and fraud. In Abuja, a Federal High Court ordered the remand of Arinze Nwogba at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Nwogba faces allegati

Madonna University nursing student disciplinary controversy

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Adesina Adegbite appeals for mercy for Madonna University nursing students

Madonna University in Rivers State took disciplinary action against nursing students after a viral TikTok video showed them dancing in hospital areas, including waiting rooms and staircases. The video, captioned “No sick

Nigeria EFCC anti-corruption efforts and challenges

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: EFCC strengthens media ties and faces NANS call for lawful operations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has highlighted the significant scale of public sector corruption, with Chairman Ola Olukoyede noting that the commission receives more than 20,000 petitions

Nigeria's judicial and electoral integrity preparations

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Nigeria election integrity: Judicial leaders and former President call for reform

Legal and civil society leaders in Nigeria continue to raise concerns regarding the increasing role of the judiciary in determining electoral outcomes. At the 3rd Tunji Braithwaite Symposium, experts criticized the pract

Violence and security investigations in Osun State

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Osun State police arrest suspects in murder of Governor Adeleke ally

Following reports of violence and killings at Naira and Kobo Junction in Ikire on August 24, 2026, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke established a coroner’s inquest. The panel, chaired by Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola