Prosecuting criminal defamation in Magistrate’s Court is Unconstitutional
By Fredrick Awkadigwe I will in this piece draw attention to the unconstitutionality of the prosecution of persons in Nigeria for criminal defamation in the Magistrate’s Courts. In Aviomoh v COP (2022) 4 NWLR (Pt. 1819) 69, 120, the appellant is referred back to the trial Magistrate Court for the continuation of his criminal defamation […]
Immigration raises alarm over fake recruitment syndicate
The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has again raised the alarm over activities of fake recruitment syndicates, saying it is working with sister agencies to track those behind the fraudulent scheme.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier ousted after no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been removed from office following a parliamentary no-confidence vote.
Reps move to upscale lithium production in Nigeria
The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to focus on lithium production to increase revenue generation in Nigeria.
Creation of Coastal State Bill passes first reading in Senate
A bill proposing the creation of a coastal state from the current Ondo State has passed its first reading in the Senate.
FRSC clarifies viral video of drunk officer as resolved 2018 incident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has addressed the circulation of an old video showing one of its personnel, Deputy Route Commander B. Ojeamiren, allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
