Two SANs docked over alleged bribery

Two Senior Advocates of Nigeria SAN Rickey Tafar and Dr Joseph Nwobike were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on two different count charges of offering of gratification running into millions of Naira, to pervert justice.

Nigerians incarcerated in China Prisons: Groups calls for intervention

A civil society group, known as Patriotic Citizen Initiatives, PCI, has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to come to the aid of Nigerians incarcerated in China Prisons.

Lagos-based lawyer and clients arraigned for damages

A 34 year-old, Lagos-based lawyer, Bayo Philip Adebowale was arraigned before an Ebute-metta Chief Magistrate's Court, on four count charges bordering on conspiracy, willfully and unlawful damage of two buildings, unlawful caused grievous harm and conduct likely to breach public peace.

Lawyers urged Police to respect rights of detainees

A group known as Justice for All, J4A, has lamented the brutal treatment of suspects and detainees at various police stations in the country.  It urged the Nigeria Police Force to respect the right of every suspect in their custody.

Synagogue withdraw applications to stop proceedings

The Registered trustees of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) have withdrawn their applications seeking to stay proceedings of the charges preferred against them by the Lagos State government.

National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, warned President Buhari

The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, said President Muhammadu Buhari has shown strong political will to fight corrupption since he assumed office. He however warned the President against violation of human rights in the fight against corruppption.

Bribe Scandal: Court fixed March 15 for judgement

A federal High Court sitting in Lagos has fixed March 15, to deliver judgment on the human rights violation suit filed by Mr. Rickey Tarfa, SAN, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, its Acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu and two operatives of the agency.

Theft of gold: court remand three ladies

A Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja has ordered three ladies to be remanded in prison custody for allegedly stealing gold jewelries valued fifteen million naira