Matthew Akande, a 37-year-old Nigerian, has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment by a United States court for stealing taxpayers’ information to obtain fraudulent tax refunds worth $1.3 million. …
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CultureLawLeadership
Oyo Princes seek court order to regulate Alaafin’s public engagements
by Reporterby ReporterThe Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has been summoned to appear either in person or through legal representation in a suit filed by some princes of Oyo Kingdom at …
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LawNews
At the International Federation Of Women Lawyers (Fida) Kaduna 2-day zonal meeting
by Asabe Ndomaby Asabe NdomaIt was the gathering of the International Federation of Women Lawyers FIDA at Kaduna, which had come together for its Zonal Leadership Training with the theme “Leading with purpose, Building …
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Customer claims restriction denied access to hospital funds A customer of Opay Digital Service Limited, Mr. Moses King, has dragged the fintech firm before the Federal High Court, Lagos, …
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BankingLawNews
Kuda Microfinance Bank sued over alleged unlawful account freeze
by Reporterby ReporterKuda Microfinance Bank has been dragged before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged unlawful freezing of a customer account. Abdulrahman Ekundayo, a customer of the lender, …
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LawNewsPolitics
Sam Daddy media centre hails federal high court judgment nullifying illegal PDP national convention
by Reporterby ReporterThe Sam Daddy Media Centre heartily hails the landmark judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday, January 30, 2026, which rightly nullified the …
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LawNews
Dr Olukoya’s lawyer warns Maureen Badejo of contempt of the UK Court for violating its order restraining her from defaming Dr Olukoya
by Reporterby ReporterIn recent weeks, Maureen Badejo has taken it upon herself to wage her false, defamatory and malicious war on Dr Olukoya and MFM again. Here, we revisit the court order …
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BankingFinanceLawNews
Abuse of Court Process: Parallex Bank urges Court to dismiss FHT Mega Express’ N7.15bn suit
by Reporterby Reporter* Alleges forum shopping, suppression of material facts, and multiplicity of proceedings as court fixes February 4, 2026, for hearing A leading new generation financial institution in Nigeria, Parallex …
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AppointmentLaw
Legal community welcomes appointment Of Paul Ehigie Usenbo to NBA truth and reconciliation committee
by Reporterby ReporterThe Nigerian legal community has welcomed the appointment of Hon. Paul Ehigie Usenbo, Esq., Honourable Commissioner for Power in Edo State, to the Truth and Reconciliation Committee constituted to address …
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CrimeInternationalLawNews
Congress should call Mr Donald Trump to order by Femi Falana SAN
by Reporterby ReporterIn his second term in office, the United States President, Mr Donald Trump, has repeatedly engaged in reckless gangsterism. A few months ago, he bombed Iran without congressional approval. …