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How Terror Attack On Owo Catholic Church Was Planned, Executed — DSS Witness

A witness from the Department of State Services has given a vivid account of how the June 5, 2022, terror attack was planned and executed against the St Francis Catholic...

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INEC Faces Legal Heat over ‘Missing’ N55.9bn 2019 Election Funds

LAWSUITS

SERAP Sues CBN over Alleged Missing N3tr Public Funds

Appeal Court Upholds Senator Natasha’s suspension, Says Senate Acted Within Its Powers

Court Restrains NLC, TUC, Three Others From Embarking On Strike, Protest

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NBA

ECNBA Unveils Strict Guidelines for 2026 Elections

Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee Warns Against ‘Blue Silk’ Designation

NBA NEC Backs Amendment Of Legal Practitioners Act

JUDICIARY

CJN Cautions New Judges on Economic Impact of Decision-Making

Judge Withdraws From EFCC Cases Against Malami, Cites Personal Reasons

Cross River Magistrates Resume Strike Over Unmet Demands

CRIMINAL PROSECUTION

How Terror Attack On Owo Catholic Church Was Planned, Executed — DSS Witness

Alleged Lekki Land Fraud: Court Orders Substituted Service on Oreagbas, Others

Owo Attack: 8th DSS Witness Corroborates 7th’s Testimony

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Police Arrest Man Who Chained Son for 17 Years in Bauchi

Alleged Corruption: El-Rufai Honours EFCC Invitation

Alleged ₦10bn Fraud: EFCC Witness Links Fund Transfers To Ali Bello, Co-Defendant

FAMILY LAW, MARRIAGE, & DIVORCE

2Baba, Wife Caught in Heated Exchange During Live Instagram Session

Nwoko Denies Marrying Regina Daniels at 17

Drugs: Regina, Nwoko in Fresh Bitter Showdown

JUDGEMENT & RULINGS

Supreme Court Declares Financial Autonomy of Local Governments

Supreme Court Reaffirms Finality of Its Judgments

Jurisdiction Remains Fundamental at All Stages of Proceedings

LAWYERS & LAW FIRMS

February 17, 2026

LAWYERS

FG Has No Interest In Prosecuting El-Rufai – Inibehe

May 5, 2025

LAWYERS

Alleged Defamation: Farotimi Threatens Lawsuit Over Arrest, Detention

May 3, 2025

LAWYERS

Nigeria Floating, No Strategy To Tackle Economic Crisis — Omirhobo

February 12, 2026

LAW FIRMS

Boutique Law Firms Redefining Legal Practice in Nigeria

February 11, 2026

LAW FIRMS

Leading Nigerian Law Firms Dominating the Commercial Space

March 1, 2024

LAW FIRMS

AO2LAW Celebrates 7 Years Of Excellence, Confirms 4 New Senior Associates

February 12, 2026

WOMEN IN LAW

Women Leading Nigeria’s Legal Profession

February 5, 2025

WOMEN IN LAW

The Lawyer Daily Fact: Oye Oladipo (Nigerian-British Lawyer and Human Rights Expert)

December 7, 2022

WOMEN IN LAW

Ezeilo, Faborode Make BBC List of 100 World Inspiring Women

LEGAL TECH

NITDA DG Pledges Support For CAC’s AI-Driven Transformation

NITDA, API Move Against Harmful Online Content

New App to Drive SMEs’ Growth, Financial Devt

SECTORS

February 18, 2026

FG to Tighten Crude Accountability as NUPRC Opens Gravimetric Facility

TotalEnergies Boss Warns Against Policy Inconsistency, Weak Enforcement

Dangote Refinery Drops Petrol Price To ₦774 Per Litre

Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitated To 90%, Can Be Functional Within One Week — Osifo

February 17, 2026

UBA Unveils Diaspora Banking to Connect Africans with Opportunities

NAICOM Rallies Stakeholders, Pledges Transparent Recapitalisation

Cheque Printers May Pay N10 million Fine for Every Security Violation

CBN Okays Weekly FX Sale Of $150k To Each BDC

February 17, 2026

Neimeth Seeks Patient Capital, Local Patronage as Profit Hits N1.5 billion

TotalEnergies Boss Warns Against Policy Inconsistency, Weak Enforcement

Dangote Refinery Drops Petrol Price To ₦774 Per Litre

Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitated To 90%, Can Be Functional Within One Week — Osifo

METRO NEWS

Ebonyi Killings: Gov Nwifuru Relaxes Curfew In Amasiri, Orders Prosecution Of Suspects

Sultan Confirms Sighting Of Moon, Says Ramadan Begins Wednesday

Temu: NDPC Launches Probe Into Alleged Data Protection Violations

POLITICS

Fubara Dissolves Rivers Executive Council

ADC Flags Off Online, Manual Membership Registration

INEC Proposes N873bn Budget For 2027 Elections

THE EXECUTIVE

‘Promote Peace, Pray For Security Of Our Nation,’ Tinubu Tells Nigerians At Lent, Ramadan

Nigeria, Angola Sign MoU On Visa Waiver For Diplomatic Passports

Shettima Arrives Ethiopia Ahead Of AU Summit

THE LEGISLATURE

Electoral Act: Senate Amends Notice Period For 2027 Polls

Senator Natasha, Committee Chairman Clash At Budget Defence

Senate Reverses Stance To Allow E-Transmission Of Election Results, Retains Manual Backup

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INTERNATIONAL

February 18, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

Kenya To Roll Out HIV Prevention Shots In March

February 17, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

UK To Begin Issuance Of Electronic Visas To Nigerians

February 17, 2026

INTERNATIONAL

US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies At 84

Events & Webinars

Lateef Akangbe, SAN invites NBA Lagos Members to Post-Meeting Cocktail on Wednesday, February 11

11/02/2026

International Conference on International Environmental Treaties and Agreements (ICIETA-26)

09/02/2026

International Conference on Sports Law Education, Policy, and Professional Training (ICSLEPPT – 26)

09/02/2026

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