Zacharia Out as White House Press Secretary After Week

Katie Zacharia resigned as White House press secretary on October 16, 2026, after a week in the role following criticism…

by Miu Yamada | October 17, 2026

Nigeria Lawmakers Push for Child Marriage Ban

Nigeria lawmakers push for a child marriage ban to enforce the Child Rights Act, 2003. They aim to eradicate child…

by Tomomi Goto | October 16, 2026

SAN Demands Transparency, Better Services Before Tax Hikes

SAN advocates for transparency and better public services as prerequisites for Nigerians to accept tax increases, emphasizing accountability in public…

by Miu Yamada | October 15, 2026

Nigeria’s INEC upholds mandatory party membership registers

Nigeria’s INEC enforces mandatory party membership registers for 2027 governorship elections after Supreme Court ruling confirms their constitutionality.

by Reina Sato | October 14, 2026

Senate Panel Ends Abuja Dispute with SEDC’s Enugu Relocation

SEDC relocation from Abuja to Enugu resolves a longstanding dispute, as announced by the Senate Panel on the South East…

by Reina Sato | October 13, 2026

Lawyer Proposes Domestic Crude Pricing to Lower Petrol Costs

by Miu Yamada | October 9, 2026

Lawyer Olisa Agbakoba proposes domestic crude pricing to lower petrol costs to ₦400 per liter, urging clarity from presidential candidates ahead of…

Victoria Supreme Court Issues AI Guidelines for Legal Use

by Tomomi Goto | October 22, 2026

Chief Justice Richard Niall noted that AI’s potential to improve access to justice is acknowledged, but its use must not compromise legal standards. The Supreme Court of Victoria has issued new practice notes and judicial guidelines governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within its jurisdiction. The documents aim to clarify appropriate and innovative use of emerging AI technologies while ensuring accountability, privacy, and fairness in legal proceedings. The court…

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Justice Rowena Orr Appointed Victoria’s Court of Appeal President

by enif | October 28, 2026

Supreme Court of Victoria. Victoria’s Court of Appeal saw a leadership change with the ceremonial appointment of Justice Rowena Orr as its fourth president. The sitting in the Banco Court marked Orr’s transition from former state solicitor-general to the top judicial role in the state’s highest appellate court. Chief Justice Richard Niall of the Supreme Court of Victoria praised Orr’s appointment, describing her as a judge of “the highest calibre”…