Impeaching of Ekiti Speaker unconstitutional – Lawyer
A legal practitioner, Dr Kayode Ajulo has described as unconstitutional and unlawful the impeaching of Mr Gboyega Aribisogan as the Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly by some members.
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Lawyer calls for more Judges in Supreme, High courts
By Femi Ogunshola A constitutional Lawyer, Kayode Ajulo has called for constitutional amendment to increase the number of judges in both Supreme and High Courts. […]
Lagos lawyer calls for robust Bar-Bench relationship
A Lagos-based Constitutional Lawyer, Mr Spurgeon Ataene, on Wednesday, called for a robust Bar and Bench relationship to accelerate the growth of the nation’s judiciary. […]
Alleged blasphemy: Court orders Legal aid council to provide lawyer for Kano cleric
An Upper Shari’a Court sitting in Kano, on Thursday ordered the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACN) Headquarters to provide legal representation for Kano cleric, […]
Large number of presidential aspirants, sign of good omen- Lawyer
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a Constitutional Lawyer has described the emergence of large number of presidential aspirants for the 2023 general elections as a sign of […]
Tariff hike: Lawyer, group disagree with MultiChoice on Tribunal jurisdiction
By Taiye AgbajeA lawyer, Festus Onifade, has disagreed with MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, the operator of DStv and Gotv, over the firm’s application challenging the jurisdiction […]
Lawyer docked for alleged theft of client’s N7m
A 53-year-old lawyer, Efe Kwakpovme, on Wednesday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing seven million Naira from his client. Kwakpovme […]
Lagos-based lawyer seeks free legal services for inmates
A human rights activist, Mr Anthony Makolo on Friday, have called for the establishment of a ‘resource pool’ aimed at facilitating the provision of free […]
DStv, Gotv subscription prices: Why we dragged MultiChoice to tribunal– Lawyer
By Taiye AgbajeA legal practitioner, Fesrus Onifade, has revealed real reason MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd. was dragged before Federal Competition and Consumer Protection (FCCPC) Tribunal sitting […]
Poor electricity supply: Lawyer demands N200m in damages from AEDC
By Taite Agbaje A legal practitioner, Musa Abdullahi, has dragged the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), demanding a N200 million compensation over allegations bordering on […]
Abba Kyari: No Nigerian can be extradited without following the law -Lawyer
By Femi Ogunshola Dr Kayode Ajulo, a Constitutional Lawyer, says Nigeria is a sovereign nation and, no Nigerian citizen can be extradited without following the […]
Lawyer expresses worry over youths’ involvement in cyber crime
By Deborah Akpede A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Isaiah Oje, has expressed concern over the high number of youths involving themselves in cyber crime. He said […]
Lagos to re-arraign former MD, lawyer for alleged N1.6bn fraud
By Moji Eniola The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is to re-arraign a former Managing Director of an aviation fueling company, Star Orient […]
Lawyer seeks Malami’s intervention over Army’s refusal to reinstate Col Ribah Hassan
Mr. Samuel Zibiri, the lawyer to an ‘unlawfully retired’ senior military officer, Col. Danladi Ribah Hassan, has called on the Attorney General of the Federation […]
EFCC Arraigns Female Lawyer for Money Laundering
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, January 14, 2022 arraigned Anumati Stella Ojevwe before Justice Okon Abang […]
Lawyer petitions Akeredolu over Olore Chieftaincy tussle
Mr Tope Temokun, a Lawyer, has appealed to Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to withdraw the approval for installation of a new traditional ruler […]
Rape includes inappropriate touch of spouse — Lawyer
A former Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, Mr Douglas Ogbankwa,, on Wednesday said that a husband can be held liable […]
Bar and Bench forum can address delays in justice delivery – Lawyer
A constitutional lawyer, Mr Spurgeon Ataene, on Wednesday advocated the need for establishment of a routine Bar and Bench forum with a view to addressing […]
EFCC Arraigns Lawyer for N4.2m Land Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Maiduguri Zonal Command today, December 8, 2021 arraigned one Hussaini Mohammed Hussaini, a legal practitioner before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of […]
Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: Court Warns Nadabo Energy Boss’ Lawyer Over Absence, Adjourns Trial Till Dec. 8
The ongoing trial of Abubakar Ali Peters and his company, Nadabo Energy Limited, for an alleged N1.4billion fraud before Justice C.A. Balogun of the Lagos […]
Building collapse: Lawyer says insurance pre-requisite to granting approval
A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Ogedi Ogu, on Tuesday urged the state government to make insurance a pre-requisite to granting approval for buildings. Ogu spoke with […]
Secondus loses appeal, as Court okays PDP convention
By Idris Ibrahim An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt in Rivers State has dismissed suit filed by Uche Secondus, suspended national chairman of the […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Security Operatives denied me access to Federal High Court – Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
…… Senator Uba calls for urgent resolution of issues surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest By Chimezie Godfrey Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah has expressed dismay over his […]
#EndSARS: Lawyers urge meaningful engagement of youths
One year after the EndSARS protest, some lawyers have urged the three tiers of government to meaningfully engage the youth and improve security to prevent […]
Group campaigns against violence against women politicians in Anambra
The Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC), has commenced the “Stop Violence Against Women in Politics (Stop-VAWIP),” campaign ahead of the Nov. 6 Governorship […]