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A BRAND NEW EDITION OF NEWSWIRE LAW EVENTS MAGAZINE IS HERE!

We are delighted to unveil another enriching edition of Newswire Law Events Magazine — a publication dedicated to documenting the

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THE CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENT OF "SCHOOL CERTIFICATE LEVEL OR ITS EQUIVALENT": DOES THE NON-SUBMISSION OF PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATES DISQUALIFY A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE?

By Dr. Monday O. Ubani, SAN
Legal Practitioner/ Constitutional Lawyer & Public Policy Analyst.

The recent publication by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the personal particulars and credentials of candidates for the 2027 Presidential Election has once again reignited public debate over the constitutional educational qualification required for election to the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Kidnap Trial: Defence Closes Case as Lawyer Raises Concern Over Missing Witnesses

The defence team representing three suspects accused of kidnapping in Benin City has raised concerns over the failure of some witnesses to appear in court, saying their absence could affect the outcome of the trial

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Zenith Bank Investigates Customer Data Breach, Assures Banking Services Remain Secure

Lagos, Nigeria – Zenith Bank Plc has disclosed that it is investigating an incident involving unauthorised access to certain customer data. The bank, however, clarified that the breach did not affect customers' financial information and has not compromised its banking services or digital platforms.

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FG Sets August 15 Deadline to Pay Outstanding N35,000 Wage Award Arrears to Civil Servants

The Federal Government has assured federal civil servants that payment of outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears will begin before the middle of August, stating that the approval process for the release of funds is almost complete.

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176 Abducted Victims Regain Freedom After Kwara Attack

The Kwara State Government has announced the release of 176 people who were abducted during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state.

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Customs Seize Pangolin Scales, Ivory Tusks and Other Smuggled Goods Worth ₦362 Million

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its Adamawa and Taraba Area Command, has intercepted smuggled items valued at more than ₦362 million during a series of intelligence-driven operations across the two states.

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Court Removes Ondo APC Lawmaker Timehin Adeleye as Party’s 2027 House of Representatives Candidate

The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the candidacy of Timehin Adeleye, the lawmaker representing Owo/Ose Federal Constituency of Ondo State, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election.

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Sowore Identifies Three Government Offices as Major Drivers of Corruption

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has identified three federal government institutions that he believes play a central role in enabling corruption in Nigeria.

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Bayero University Bans Charging of Private Electric Vehicles on Campus

Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has prohibited the charging of privately owned electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles on all its campuses, citing the rising cost of electricity.

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NANS Issues 72-Hour Deadline to Ogun Government Over Student Abductions and Campus Insecurity

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given the Ogun State Government and relevant security agencies a 72-hour deadline to rescue five students abducted from Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, and improve security across tertiary institutions in the state.

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Osun Government to Sue EFCC Over Freeze on State Bank Accounts

The Osun State Government has announced plans to challenge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in court over the freezing of its bank accounts.

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Gadzama to Appeal Three-Year LPDC Suspension at Supreme Court

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Life Bencher, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, has announced plans to challenge the decision of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), which directed his suspension from legal practice for three years.

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Pat Utomi: Nigeria Is Worse Off Today Than During the Abacha Era

Professor of Political Economy Pat Utomi has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, arguing that Nigeria's current situation is more troubling than it was during the military rule of the late General Sani Abacha.

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Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates over alleged examination malpractice.

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WAEC Withholds Over 167,000 2026 WASSCE Results Over Examination Malpractice

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 167,486 candidates who sat for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School

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Bwala Claims Tinubu Forged All Documents to Run for Lagos Governor

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South African Lawyer Sentenced to Life for Murdering Girlfriend and Setting Body on Fire

A South African court has sentenced lawyer Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Mahlako Malebo Rabalao, whose burned remains were discovered inside her Mercedes-Benz in Midrand, Johannesburg, in March 2023.

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Amaechi Dismisses Wike’s Remarks, Says He Doesn’t Respond to “Subordinates”

African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has responded to comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, dismissing the criticism and insisting that he does not engage in public exchanges with those he considers his subordinates.

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NEMA Activates National Emergency Operations Centre for 2026 Flood Response

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated its National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) as part of efforts to strengthen the country's preparedness and response to flooding during the 2026 rainy season.

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Police Invite VeryDarkMan, Question AIG Moshood Jimoh Over Allegations

The Nigeria Police Force has said it remains committed to due process, discipline, and the rule of law amid the controversy involving social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh of Zone 2, Lagos.

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