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Douglas Ogbankwa

October 28, 2025

How Nigerian police stations monetise ‘bail is free’ policy: Lagos Stakeholders

The convener of the Vanguard for Judicial Independence, Douglas Ogbankwa, said that money was often paid to secure bail in spite of the ‘bail is free’ inscription at police stations.

Officers at police station
February 6, 2025

How Nigerian men, women can avoid being guilty of fraud, spending Valentine’s Day in jail: Activists

The activists, who are also lawyers, warned the public to desist from sexual offences and stay cautious during the period.

Lovers on Valentine's Day
March 28, 2024

Ex-NBA publicity secretary in Benin appears in court for allegedly stealing stabiliser

The prosecutor also alleged that the ex-NBA publicity secretary stole one stabiliser belonging to Ms Palmer-Kelvin and also forcefully ejected her from her matrimonial home.

Court room used to illustrate the story
October 22, 2023

Ex-NBA publicity secretary tasks new EFCC boss on adherence to rule of law

Mr Ogbankwa, in a statement on Sunday, stated that the appointment of Mr Olukoyede as EFCC chairman was well-deserved.

Ola Olukoyede
September 28, 2023

‘We’re Tinubu’s boys; we can do and undo,’ rogue SSS director boasts while brutalising lawyer

The agency took responsibility for the incident and paid the hospital bills for the injured.

President-elect Bola Tinubu and SSS
February 10, 2022

Valentine’s Day: Ladies who extort men risk 20 years’ jail term, says ex-NBA spox

The lawyer stressed that ladies who deceitfully collect money from men under the guise of visiting them could be tried under the Advanced Fee Fraud Act.

EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story
December 29, 2021

Husband touching his wife inappropriately is rape under new VAPP law: Lawyer

The lawyer said the VAPP law has expanded the meaning of rape to now include any kind of touch on any part of the body considered inappropriate.

Rape photo used to illustrate this story
December 19, 2021

Lawyer calls for domestication of ACJA in states

Mr Ogbankwa said the move would promote effective justice delivery across Nigeria.

Douglas Ogbankwa