Council moves to secure release of inmates in Lagos Correctional Centres
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) says it intends to secure the release of some inmates at both the Kirikiri and Ikoyi correctional facilities […]
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IPOB: Kanu’s lawyer slams N50m suit on DSS
Mr Maxwell Opara, one of the lawyers defending the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fundamental right enforcement […]
Lawyers condemn military coup in Guinea
The West Africa Media Lawyers (WAMELA), on Monday, condemned the military coup in Guinea.WAMELA, in a statement signed by its International President, Barrister Noah Ajare, and […]
NGO trains Lagos lawyers on whistleblowers’ protection
An NGO, African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), says it has trained some lawyers in Lagos on whistleblowing and protection of whistleblowers to assist in […]
Late Okwaraji remains symbol of patriotism, hard work – POCACOV
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), says late Nigerian international, Mr Samuel Okwaraji, remains a symbol of patriotism and hard work to […]
Mohammed Fawehinmi’s death leaves void in Ikeja NBA – Chairman
The Ikeja branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) said the death of Mohammed Fawehinmi, son of late Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), left a huge […]
Herder docked for alleged malicious damage
A 25-year-old herder, Aliyu Seriki, on Monday appeared in Chief Magistrates’ Court, Iseyin, Oyo State, for allegedly invading a farm with his cows and damaging […]
Lawyer protests bank’s refusal to unfreeze his account
An Awka-based lawyer and Access Bank’s customer, Mr Anthony Agbasiere, has staged a one-man protest against the bank’s refusal to unfreeze his account. Agbasiere told […]
CAS tasks NAF Legal Officers on provision of legal guidance for executing operations
The Chief of Air Staff, (CAS) Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has tasked Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Legal Officers, on provision of legal guidance in execution […]
Alleged defilement: 2 SANs enter appearance for Baba Ijesha in court
Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka alias Baba Ijesha has beefed up his defence in his trial over allegations of child molestation by hiring two Senior Advocates […]
Supreme Court sets aside conviction of 3 lawyers for misconduct
The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the conviction of three senior lawyers barred from practicing in Nigeria over alleged professional misconduct. The News Agency of […]
Lawyer urges govt to support small medium enterprises in Nigeria
An Ilorin based legal practitioner, Mr Yusuf Ahmed, has called on government at all levels to support small scale businesses to help boost the country’s […]
NBA collaborating with Supreme Court to get Enrolment Numbers for lawyers
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Friday said it is collaborating with the Supreme Court of Nigeria, to resolve complaints from lawyers who have not […]
JUSUN strike: Supreme Court waives default fees, others
The Supreme Court on Thursday announced its decision to waive default fees, computation of time in respect of cases affected by the strike by the […]
NBA Presdient lauds lawyers for solidarity with JUSUN
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Olumdie Akpata on Thursday, expressed appreciation to all Nigerian lawyers for their patience and solidarity during […]
NBA, Ibadan branch hails suspension of JUSUN strike
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan branch, on Thursday, hailed the suspension of the over two months strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria […]
Kidnapping: Lawyers oppose bill seeking to criminalise ransom payment
Some Lagos-based lawyers on Friday opposed a bill proposed by the Senate seeking a 15-year jail term for any person found guilty of paying ransom […]
China’s ambassador cancels meeting with German lawmakers over Uighurs
China’s ambassador to Germany on Thursday cancelled a meeting with members of parliament in response to a hearing in the Bundestag’s human rights committee on […]
Lawyer challenges FG to engage ex-military, paramilitary personnel to tackle insecurity
A Lawyer, Dr Kayode Ajulo, on Saturday tasked the Federal Government to recruit retired military and paramilitary personnel in the battle against insurgency, banditry and […]
Lawyers urge KDSG to boost entrepreneurship training for inmates
Some Kaduna based lawyers have called on the Kaduna State Government to boost entrepreneurship training for inmates to reduce their chances of going back to […]
Lawyers, litigants urge JUSUN to suspend strike, embrace dialogue
Lawyers, litigants and people with businesses around court premises have decried the insistence of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) to continue it’s strike […]
Defamation: Olukoya, MFM Win again as London Court Slams Perpetual Injunction, Cost on Maureen Badejo
A U.K. High Court of Justice, Strand, London, (Queen’s Bench Division) Tuesday, April 13, granted a perpetual injunction restraining Maureen Badejo from publishing further defamatory […]
Strike: Senior lawyers back JUSUN’s agitation for judiciary autonomy
Two senior lawyers on Monday expressed support and solidarity for the industrial action embarked upon by the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, (JUSUN). The News Agency […]
Imo North Senatorial poll: Court orders INEC to issue Ararume certificate of return within 72 hours
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume a certificate of return within 72 hours […]
Fresh Twist: Maina’s request to summon witnesses to court was done in haste – Court
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, held that the request by Abdulrasheed Maina, Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), seeking it to compel […]