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Legal Education Council unveils updated list of 117 universities accredited to offer Law
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The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has released an updated list of 117 universities approved to offer Law programmes in Nigeria, warning prospective students and their parents against seeking admission into institutions that lack the necessary accreditation.
In a public notice issued on Thursday and shared on the Council’s official Facebook page, the regulatory body cautioned that graduates of unaccredited Law programmes would not be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Law School.
The notice, signed by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Mrs. Aderonke Osho, stressed that only graduates of Law programmes approved by the Council of Legal Education would be considered for admission into the Nigerian Law School.
“Students admitted into Law programmes in universities that are not accredited by the Council of Legal Education will not be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Law School,” the statement said.
The Council further warned that universities admitting students into Law programmes without its approval are in violation of the regulations governing legal education in Nigeria and may face sanctions in line with existing laws and policies.
According to the notice, the Council has approved 117 universities across the country to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree programme.
In Nigeria, graduates of Law must undergo practical legal training at the Nigerian Law School and be called to the Bar before they can practise as legal practitioners.
The Council of Legal Education is the statutory body responsible for regulating legal education in Nigeria and supervising the Nigerian Law School. Established under the Legal Education (Consolidation) Act, the Council accredits universities offering Law programmes and ensures compliance with prescribed standards for legal training.
Among the institutions approved to offer the LL.B programme are:
Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State
Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State
Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State
Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State
Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno State
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State
Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
Azman University, Kano, Kano State
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State
Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
Baze University, Abuja (currently under a three-year admission moratorium from the 2023/2024 to the 2025/2026 academic sessions as approved by the Council)
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State
Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State
Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State
Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Enugu State
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.
The Council advised prospective students to verify the accreditation status of any university’s Law programme before accepting admission offers to avoid jeopardising their future legal careers.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned political parties that any primary election conducted outside the commission’s May 30 deadline remains invalid, unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court judgment on the matter.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, made the disclosure in a chat with The Punch.
He advised that political parties would have to continue to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 pending the determination of the commission’s appeal before the Court of Appeal.
Haruna stated: “Obviously, for now, any primary held outside INEC’s May 30 deadline will be invalid unless the Court of Appeal overturns the Federal High Court judgment in INEC’s appeal against the ruling that the timetable breached the Electoral Act 2026 in some of its provisions.
“In other words, for now, the political parties are better advised to be guided by the existing Act.”
The INEC commissioner’s position follows the ongoing legal dispute over the commission’s timetable for party primaries and candidate nominations ahead of the 2027 general election.
A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgment, had nullified aspects of INEC’s electoral guidelines and schedule put in place for the conduct of the 2027 general elections.
Justice Umar, delivering judgment in a suit filed by the Youth Party against INEC, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/517/2026, held that the commission could not lawfully shorten the timelines provided under Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2026 for the submission of party membership records and candidates’ particulars.
The court also held that INEC could not abridge timelines already provided under the Electoral Act 2026, noting that the electoral body acted outside its statutory powers under the Electoral Act 2026.
process would be invalid unless it had the consent of all parties involved.
Fagge stressed that no aspirant should be denied a fair opportunity due to procedural lapses or electoral irregularities.
Haruna’s latest clarification on the INEC deadline, however, suggested that, pending the outcome of the appeal, political parties risk having any primary election conducted outside the May 30 deadline.
The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight clerics before a court over allegations of fraudulent religious activities and violations of the state’s Homeland Security Law of 2025, marking a significant step in Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s campaign against what he describes as spiritual deception in the state.
The accused persons were brought before the court on Thursday following a crackdown launched by the state government against individuals allegedly involved in exploiting citizens through false religious claims and deceptive practices.
The prosecution is being led by the Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, according to reports.
Those arraigned include Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma, and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
The court proceedings follow a series of investigations and enforcement actions initiated by the administration of Chukwuma Soludo, who has repeatedly expressed concern over the activities of individuals allegedly using religion as a tool to defraud members of the public.
Speaking recently in Awka, the governor disclosed that some of the suspects had already been taken into custody and were cooperating with investigators. He claimed that preliminary findings and confessions had provided useful insights into the operations of the alleged religious fraud network.
Soludo accused the suspects of promoting what he termed “salvation without the cross,” a phrase he used to describe teachings and practices that allegedly promise instant prosperity and miracles while taking advantage of vulnerable people seeking solutions to personal and economic challenges.
According to the governor, the prosecution forms part of his administration’s broader effort to build a “New Anambra” anchored on integrity, accountability, and social responsibility. He argued that tackling fraudulent religious activities is essential to protecting citizens and strengthening the moral foundation of society.
The governor also called on religious and political leaders to demonstrate courage and commitment to genuine societal transformation. He stressed that sustainable development can only be achieved when leaders prioritize honesty, hard work, and ethical values over the pursuit of quick wealth and personal gain.
The case is expected to test the implementation of the Anambra Homeland Security Law and could set a precedent for future actions against individuals accused of using religion as a cover for criminal activities in the state.
The court is expected to continue hearing the matter in the coming weeks.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday released a new list of the top 10 most wanted fraudsters in America.
The individuals are wanted in connection with multibillion-dollar fraud cases.
In a statement on Thursday, the FBI “announced the launch of its Most Wanted Fraudsters List, a new wanted list dedicated to publicly identifying individuals charged with defrauding the American people.”
list of fraudsters wanted for multibillion-dollar fraud
The released list included Herbert Kimble, who is wanted for healthcare fraud of $1.2 billion, and Michael Lizaso Marasigan, who is wanted for conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business involving $34 million.
Rodney Dean Allen is wanted for wire fraud of $7.3 million; Christopher Burns is wanted for mail fraud involving $10 million; John Michael Dimitrion is wanted for mortgage fraud of $1.3 million, while Julieanne Baldueza Dimitrion is also wanted for mortgage fraud of $1.3 million.
Said Abdullahi Ereg is wanted for wire fraud and money laundering involving $4.2 million, while Elaine Angene Escoe is wanted for wire fraud and money laundering involving $32 million.
The FBI also offers a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the deaths of longtime friends Carnell E. Sledge and Katherine C. Brown.
Kash Patel, FBI Director, at a press conference on Thursday said, “I want all Americans to take a look at these most wanted individuals and look at the amounts, the tens of millions and billions of dollars in fraud, that they have decimated our societies from.”
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday released a new list of the top 10 most wanted fraudsters in America. The individuals are wanted in connection with multibillion-dollar fraud cases.
In a statement on Thursday, the FBI “announced the launch of its Most Wanted Fraudsters List, a new wanted list dedicated to publicly identifying individuals charged with defrauding the American people.”
list of fraudsters wanted for multibillion-dollar fraud
The released list included Herbert Kimble, who is wanted for healthcare fraud of $1.2 billion, and Michael Lizaso Marasigan, who is wanted for conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business involving $34 million.
Rodney Dean Allen is wanted for wire fraud of $7.3 million; Christopher Burns is wanted for mail fraud involving $10 million; John Michael Dimitrion is wanted for mortgage fraud of $1.3 million, while Julieanne Baldueza Dimitrion is also wanted for mortgage fraud of $1.3 million.
Said Abdullahi Ereg is wanted for wire fraud and money laundering involving $4.2 million, while Elaine Angene Escoe is wanted for wire fraud and money laundering involving $32 million.
The FBI also offers a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the deaths of longtime friends Carnell E. Sledge and Katherine C. Brown.
Kash Patel, FBI Director, at a press conference on Thursday said, “I want all Americans to take a look at these most wanted individuals and look at the amounts, the tens of millions and billions of dollars in fraud, that they have decimated our societies from.”
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