Court Orders Accelerated Trial for 15 Domestic Workers Jailed 6 Years Over Patience Jonathan’s Missing Jewellery
In a significant development after years of prolonged legal deadlock, the Bayelsa State High Court has ordered the accelerated hearing of the case involving 15 domestic workers who have spent…
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NBA Women Forum Hosts Webinar on Essential Corporate Law Skills for Young Female Lawyers
The webinar will cover: Module 1: Reserve the Date: Events on the Horizon Module 2: Register here: webinar registration. NBA Women Forum: Empowering Female Lawyers for Success.
Walter Onnoghen Challenges 2019 CCT Verdict at Court of Appeal
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has resumed his legal battle at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking to overturn the 2019 judgment by the Code of…
YC Maikyau’s NBA Administration Introduces Blockchain-Powered Digital Stamp and Seal
In a historic moment, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by President Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, unveiled the Secure Digital Stamp and Seal. This groundbreaking innovation aims to modernize…
British Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch Missing After Yacht Sinks in Sudden Storm Off Sicily
Porticello, Sicily — British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, 59, is among six people missing after a luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily during a sudden and severe storm…
Ex-CJN Walter Onnoghen Resumes Legal Battle to Overturn 2019 CCT Judgment
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, is set to resume his legal proceedings against the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) judgment that led to his removal from…
Lagos, Osun, Oyo, and Ogun States Declare Public Holiday on August 20th for Isese Day Celebration
The governments of Lagos, Osun, Oyo, and Ogun States have declared Tuesday, August 20, 2024, a public holiday in honor of Isese Day, a celebration dedicated to traditional religious practices.…
ASUU Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government Over Unmet Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate action on a series of unresolved issues, in accordance with labor laws.…
Benjamin Kalu Sparks Controversy with Remarks About Abia Governor Otti’s Re-Election
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has found himself at the center of a heated controversy following his remarks about the upcoming 2027 election in Abia State.…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Judicial Council Bars Justice Ekwo, 2 Others From Elevation To Higher Bench Over Abuse Of Office, Issues Warning Letters
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has barred three judges from elevation for two to three years over a series of offences. The NJC under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice…
Nigeria Should Ban Politicians Whose Partners Are Judges From Elective Positions—Rights Activist
A human rights activist, Ijeoma Nwafor has demanded a legislation to ban wives of prominent Nigerian politicians from holding key positions in the country’s judicial sectors. Speaking at a public…
SDP Calls For New Supreme Court Panel In Kogi Governorship Election Petition, Cites Judicial Interference
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has alleged judicial interference in a case filed by the party and its candidate, Muritala Ajaka, in the November 11, 2023 Kogi State governorship election,…
Military Takeover Not Part Of Our #EndBadGovernance Struggle – Sowore Disowns Protesters With Russian Flag
Sowore said this in a post on his X social media handle while reacting to speculations that the nationwide hunger and hardship protest was to orchestrate a military takeover of…
Justice Restored: The Harrowing Ordeal And Triumphant Release Of Surajo Asimiyu After 80 Days Of Police Detention Without A Charge, By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq.
We are relieved to have secured the release of Mr. Surajo Asimiyu, known as Baba Ibeji, an indigent Nigerian who was detained by the Nigerian Police for approximately eighty days…
How Nigeria’s Chief Justice Kayode Ariwoola Appointed Son, Daughter-In-Law As Judges, Brother As NJC Auditor –Odinkalu
Outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has been accused of nepotism for appointing family members to key judicial positions. Within two years of being in office, Ariwoola has been…
Nigerian Judicial Council Sets Up Four Committees To Probe 27 Judges For Misconduct
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has established four committees to investigate petitions against about 27 judges on issues relating to allegations of misconduct. The NJC at its meeting between…
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