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Nigerian Man Loses Eye After Police Fire Teargas At Close Range In Abuja, Another Shot In Katsina

A young man, Abraham Immanuel, has lost his left eye following what eyewitnesses described as a night raid by Nigerian police officers attached to the Bwari Police Division in Abuja. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the victim was seen with an …

Anthony Joshua crash driver faces court as family questions ‘worth’ of trial

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Nigeria’s Bid Rounds Must Fix Risk, Not Just Open Blocks, Warns Oil Expert Umeozor

Global oil and gas expert Evar Umeozor says Nigeria’s bid rounds will only succeed if the country tackles investor risk head-on, warning that transparency alone will not unlock fresh capital into the upstream sector. Speaking during an interview with ARISE …

Ex-Minister Diezani appears in UK Court over ‘£100,000 bribery’

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday for the preliminary hearing of her bribery trial. Alison-Madueke, who served from 2010 to 2015 and was the first female president of OPEC, …

Update Emerges From Court On Trial Of Anthony Joshua’s Driver

The case involving the driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal accident that killed heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, has been adjourned to February 25, 2026. …

Anthony Joshua's driver appears in court after crash that killed two

A chauffer who was driving Anthony Joshua when their car crashed killing two of the boxer's friends has appeared in a court in Nigeria. Adeniyi Kayode, 46, was previously charged with four crimes, including death by dangerous driving. Joshua's …

Police arrest lawyer over masquerade shooting in Rivers 

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a lawyer following a shooting during a masquerade display in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, which left one person dead and eight others injured. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, …

Court adjourns trial of Anthony Joshua’s driver to Feb 25

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver involved in a road accident that claimed the lives of two associates of heavyweight boxing star, Anthony Joshua, to February 25, 2026. Kayode, 46, was …

Mutfwang Swears In Sharia Appeal Court Acting Grand Kadi

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has administered the oath of office on Hon. Kadi Tijanni Zololo as acting Grand Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal, Jos. Mutfwang described the event as a significant milestone in the ongoing strengthening of the …

Ex-Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In London Court Over £100,000 Bribery Case

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, on Monday, appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London for a preliminary hearing in her ongoing bribery trial. The matter was listed before Justice Thornton in Court 8, ahead …

Police arrest lawyer, two others over m8rder of youth leader and sporadic shooting during masquerade display in Rivers ...

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a lawyer, Claudius Akpudi Ikechukwu and two others over shooting incident during a masquerade display in Omoku,Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State which resulted in one fatality and …

50th Anniversary: Court Of Appeal Holds Special Sitting In Lagos

The Court of Appeal has commenced activities lined up to mark its 50th anniversary with a Special Court Sitting at the Lagos Division of the Court, where it all began. In her opening address, the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica …

Nigerian ports transformation into profit engines 

  DredgeWire Report When President Bola Tinubu carved out a new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in 2023, many saw it as an ambitious bid to unlock Nigeria’s vast maritime potential. In August that year, Adegboyega Oyetola, a former state …

Anthony Joshua's driver appears in court over fatal crash in Nigeria

OPINION: Educating for Extinction: Nigeria’s crisis, the flight of potential, and the systemic betrayal of its youth

In a dimly lit, overcrowded classroom in Lagos State, students sit on crumbling floors, their notebooks balanced on their knees. The chalkboard is cracked, and the roof leaks. Just kilometers away, a billboard glows with the promise of instant fame. This …

Abuja Journalist Drags Nigerian Police, Lawmaker Chinedu Ogah To Court Over Unlawful Arrest, Detention

A suit seeking the enforcement of fundamental human rights has been filed before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja by a journalist, Alefia Friday James, who is challenging what he described as his “arrest, incarceration and detention” by the police. …

Alleged Terrorism Financing: Former Nigerian Attorney-General Abubakar Malami arrested by DSS

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Mali, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), in connection with alleged terrorism financing. Malami, a senior advocaate of Nigeria (SAN), served …

Court Continues Trial Of Anthony Joshua’s Driver

  A Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State has continued with the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, driver of a Lexus SUV involved in the road crash of heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, The 46 -year-old driver was charged to Sagamu magistrate’s court on …

Court resumes hearing in case involving Anthony Joshua’s driver

A Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, has resumed hearing in the case against Adeniyi Kayode, the driver of a Lexus SUV involved in the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of two close associates of heavyweight boxing star, Anthony Joshua. …

As In-Custody Death Lawsuits Rise, Public Safety Agencies Rethink Risk Detection

Agencies face mounting pressure to identify distress sooner amid limited resources WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public safety agencies across the United States are reassessing how they detect and respond …

Pantera Court Reporters Merges with Regal Court Reporting

Pantera Court Reporters, founded & led by Mary Pierce since 2002, has proudly merged with Regal Court Reporting to extend their exceptional support & service SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

MeyerPink Law Addresses Complex Asset Division and Business Valuation in Stanislaus County Divorce Cases

Modesto family law firm provides representation in high-asset divorce and complex custody cases involving business interests and real estate. MODESTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MeyerPink Law, a family law firm …

Litix Legal Family Law Services with New Flat-Fee Products and Welcomes Attorney Laura Tomaszewski

Litix Legal now offers a suite of flat-fee Family Law services, enabled by the addition of Laura Tomaszewski, Family Law Mediation Attorney. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Litix Legal, the Phoenix-based law …

Larkins Investigations now offering it's Top Rated Investigative and TSCM services across the entire state of Arkansas.

To learn more about Larkins Investigations top rated services, read client reviews, or schedule a confidential consultation, visit www.larkinsinvestigations.com LITTLE ROCK, AR, AR, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Larkins …

New Jonathan Grave Thriller 'Scorched Earth' Raises the Stakes in John Gilstrap’s Bestselling Series

Book 17 in the blockbuster series arrives February 24, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap returns with a relentless new installment in his acclaimed Jonathan Grave …

Supio and YoCierge Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Technology Driven Growth for Personal Injury Law Firms

Strategic partnership transforms how Personal Injury (PI) firms manage, build, and grow their practices. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Supio, the leading AI platform for personal injury firms, and YoCierge, a …

Boutique Recruiting Unveils New Brand Identity Reflecting Transformation and Leadership in Elite Talent Acquisition

Yearlong internal transformation brings brand into alignment with leadership in elite talent acquisition SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boutique Recruiting, a premier headhunting and contract staffing firm …

Coolfire LawStars + Screenburn.AI Continue to Break Marketing Molds, Earning Four Golden Gavel Award Nominations

For LawStars + Screenburn, legal advertising recognitions span broadcast, internet, and AI-powered categories, underscoring creative & technological leadership SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coolfire …

Matejka Legal Marketing Receives Platinum Award from AVA Digital Awards for Paid Search Excellence

PHILADELPHIA, PA AND SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matejka Legal Marketing, a results-driven digital marketing agency, has been awarded a Platinum Award from the AVA Digital Awards, the highest honor …

Tourism Season in Key Largo Brings Economic Growth and a Sharp Rise in Serious Injury Accidents

As tourism surges in Key Largo, congestion and unfamiliar drivers fuel seasonal spikes in car, scooter, pedestrian, and alcohol-related injury accidents. KEY LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each year, as peak …

Whitman Transition Advisors and C-Suite IMPACT Unite to Form Whitman Advisory LLC

Whitman Transition Advisors & C-Suite IMPACT unite as Whitman Advisory LLC, forming a powerhouse firm for accounting & CPA firms with expanded services. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whitman …

Max’s Law: How One New Jersey Mother Turned Tragedy into Lifesaving Policy

TRENTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July 14 is a date forever etched into the heart of New Jersey advocate Patrice Lenowitz. It is the day her son, Max, was born and the day he died from fentanyl poisoning on his …

U.S. Department of Education Guidance Encourages Inclusive Practices Aligned with IDEA and ESEA

New Education Department guidance reinforces that inclusive education must remain individualized, data-driven, and aligned with IDEA. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Primary source: You can read about …

Acclaimed Attorney John Leonard of John S. Leonard Law Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imagine owning your business, municipality, or agency property for decades. Then one day, a certified letter arrives from the city. Inside, it explains that a new highway, school, …

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) Was Accused of Laundering Money for Southeastern Asia Gambling Group

This is not the first time that AppLovin was under the close scrutiny of various research groups. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 19th Monday afternoon, an independent research institute, …

Calcò Speaks in Mexico City: Cross-Border E-Signatures and International Trade Reality

Dominique Calcò Labbruzzo to Speak in Mexico City Signed, Sealed, Delivered? E-Signatures Across Borders—U.S., Mexico, Brazil and European Perspectives ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dominique Calcò Labbruzzo to …

Residenza nella Repubblica Dominicana per cittadini italiani: VSP Consultores Legales SA lancia practice legale dedicata

VSP Consultores Legales, S.A. annuncia il lancio di una practice specializzata in immigrazione dedicata ai cittadini italiani. SANTO DOMINGO DE GUZMAN, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VSP Consultores Legales, S.A. …

Innovative Leadership Institute Appoints George B. Limbert as President of Innovative Executive Solutions

COLUMBUS, OH – JANUARY 7, 2026 , OH, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Innovative Leadership Institute (ILI) proudly announces the appointment of George B. Limbert, Esq. as President of Innovative Executive Solutions, a …

Thomas Walters, PLLC Reports Unprecedented Surge in Estate Planning Among Texas Baby Boomers

Rising Property Values and the "Great Wealth Transfer" Drive Record Numbers of Texans to Formalize Wills and Trusts FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas-Walters, PLLC, a premier estate planning law firm …