Category: Law

Axe of Accountability: 7 Nigerian Governors Ousted in History

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In an effort to preserve the historical record, Sooth News is providing a translation of the BBC Hausa report from January 10, detailing the seven landmark impeachments that have shaped our democratic history. Rivers Assembly Revives Impeachment Plot Against Fubara On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Rivers State House of Assembly launched a fresh bid to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, leveling a series of allegations regarding illegal conduct. This latest move marks a dramatic collapse of the peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu, reigniting the high-stakes power struggle between…

Defamation: Buratai Slams Ex-General With ₦1bn Lawsuit Over Terror Claims

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Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai slams ₦1 billion defamation suit on retired Maj.Gen. Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi over “malicious” terrorism claims.at the Kaduna State High Court over alleged statements linking him to terrorism. Filed on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Kaduna Judicial Division, the suit alleges that Ali-Keffi systematically circulated falsehoods linking Tukur Buratai to terrorism financing and Boko Haram. The legal action further details how the defendant accused the former COAS of orchestrating the illegal release and concealment of high-profile terror suspects. Representing Buratai, A.I. Aliyu and A.M. Hassan…

First 2026 Victory: Customs – NDLEA Teamwork Nets 30.1kg Cocaine on Foreign Ship

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In a decisive blow to transnational narcotics networks, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command, in synergy with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) , have intercepted 30.1 kilograms of cocaine at the Lagos Apapa Port. This high-profile seizure underscores an intensified commitment to securing Nigeria’s port against illicit trade through seamless inter-agency intelligence sharing. On January 2, 2026, during a search of the MV Aruna at the Greenview Terminal, a significant quantity of illicit material was discovered. The material was professionally concealed within the vessel, reflecting the…

Adedeji: Nigeria Needs Five Years to Optimize New Tax Laws

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Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Adedeji states new tax laws require a five-year stabilization period. This is concise and directly conveys the key information with a formal tone. NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji confirmed on January 1, 2026, that the new tax framework is designed to harmonize Nigeria’s fiscal system. Speaking at a recent event, he explained that the reforms unify multiple taxes into a single, streamlined structure to improve efficiency. According to Adedeji, a core benefit of the unified framework is the reduction in taxpayer compliance burdens and the creation of…

Police Halt Tinted Glass Enforcement After Court Order

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has halted its tinted glass permit crackdown across the federation, citing the need to adhere to a standing judicial directive. The Force has suspended its nationwide tinted glass permit enforcement, which was originally slated to commence on Friday, January 2, 2026. According to a statement released on Thursday, January 1, by Force Spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the NPF has suspended the policy indefinitely. The pause remains in effect pending the hearing of the substantive suit or the vacation of the interim court order. However, following…

Arrest Warrant Issued for Ondo Commissioner in Magistrate Assault Case

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An Akure Magistrate’s Court has ordered the immediate arrest and remand of Seun Osamaye, Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs, for the alleged physical and verbal assault of Chief Magistrate Temitope Alphonso. Presiding Magistrate Damilola Sekoni issued the warrant on December 31, 2025, after rejecting a medical report submitted by the defense to explain Osamaye’s absence, describing it as ‘unsatisfactory.’ The case, which stems from a confrontation at the Ministry of Women Affairs, has been adjourned until January 12, 2026. However, it began as a routine official visit to the…