General Judiciary

For the Nigerian Bar Association, a time for a bold retool

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu The history of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has traveled a path that parallels the political evolution of the country. It began in 1900, the same year in which the government of Queen Victoria assumed formal authority over the country after revoking the Royal Charter of Taubman Goldie’s Royal Niger Company.

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Judiciary

COURT ENDS 100-YEAR LAND DISPUTE IN FAVOUR OF OBUAMA

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a land ownership suit filed by the Usokun Community against the Obuama Community in Degema Local Government Area, reaffirming earlier judicial decisions that recognised Obuama’s ownership of the disputed Obupiri land. Justice David Gbasam, who presided over the matter, struck out Suit No. DHC/76/CS/2020,

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Sports

Atletico President Rules Out Alvarez Move to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has dismissed speculation linking Argentine forward Julian Alvarez with a move to Barcelona, insisting the striker will remain at the Spanish club. Cerezo’s comments came after Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that the Catalan club had submitted an offer for the 26-year-old forward. The Atletico president maintained that Alvarez’s future

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Sports

Alcaraz Set for ATP Tour Return at Cincinnati Open

World number three Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competitive tennis at next month’s Cincinnati Open after being named on the tournament’s official entry list following a lengthy injury layoff. The Spanish star has been sidelined since April after sustaining a wrist injury during the Barcelona Open, forcing him to miss both the French

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Sports

Okoye Commits Future to Udinese Amid Transfer Speculation

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Italian Serie A side Udinese, insisting he remains fully committed to the club. The 26-year-old had been linked with a transfer to Juventus following an impressive campaign in which he kept 10 clean sheets in 30 league appearances for Udinese.

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Sports

FIFA Assessing Action Over Argentina’s Falklands Banner

FIFA is reviewing reports from Wednesday night’s FIFA World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina before deciding whether disciplinary action will be taken over a political banner displayed by Argentina’s players after the match. Following their comeback victory, Argentina’s players celebrated with a banner bearing the inscription “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” which translates to “The

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Politics

Ikwerre Council Commends BUA Transport for Security Support

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has commended BUA Transport Company for donating raincoats and rechargeable torches to support security operations in the area. Speaking during the presentation in Omagwa, Wobodo said the donation would strengthen security personnel, particularly during the rainy season. He recalled that the company donated a Toyota Sienna

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Politics

Rivers Ready to Host National Council on Establishments Meeting

The Rivers State Government says it is fully prepared to host the 48th National Council on Establishments meeting in Port Harcourt from July 20 to 24. Head of Service, Dr. Inyingi Brown, said the event will bring together the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Heads of Service from all states and the

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Politics

Senate Proposes ₦50,000 Fine for Preaching, Hawking in Commercial Vehicles

The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill, which is awaiting presidential assent, also prescribes a ₦50,000 fine, six months imprisonment or both for motorists who refuse to cooperate with Federal Road Safety Corps

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General

Father Demands Justice Over Alleged NSCDC Killing of Son

The father of a Southern Youth Foundation member allegedly shot dead by an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has demanded justice. Christian George said his son, Itekena George, was allegedly killed on July 15 at their family residence in Port Harcourt following what he described as an unverified allegation against him.

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