February 2022 - Legal Nigeria

Adesina Adegbite Visits NBA Enugu Branch, Commends The Branch Leadership For It’s Giant Strides.

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I had the privilege and honour of attending the Monthly General Meeting of the NBA Enugu Branch on Friday, 25th February, 2022 and I hereby express my sincere appreciation to the Branch Chairman and the Executives, Past Branch Chairmen, the […]

BAR ASSOCIATION IN A DEMOCRACY – BY JONATHAN GUNU TAIDI, ESQ.

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INTRODUCTION NIGERIA SHALL BE THE FOCUS OF THIS DISCOURSE The parameters of democracy entail a system of government that embodies the will of the people in their majority. Furthermore, democracy thrives on the rule of law which is the conduit through which […]

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Court strikes out suit challenging FUOYE VC’s appointment

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By Joseph Onyekwere A Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out the suit filed by a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO), Tableland Society for the Oppressed People (TSFO), challenging the appointment of Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE) […]

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Abia court acquits ex-finance commissioner of graft

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By Gordi Udeajah Former Abia State Finance Commissioner and serving Provost of the State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, Dr Phillips Nto, has been acquitted and discharged by Abia State High Court from the three corruption charges levelled against him by […]

NBA-SLP sets up committee chairpersons

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By Silver Nwokoro The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) under the leadership of Chief Ferdinand Orbih (SAN) has appointed eminent lawyers to pilot the affairs of its committees. They are Wale Akoni (SAN) for Alternative Dispute Resolution; Ken Njemanze […]

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Court issues bench warrant against alleged N10.7b scammer

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By Joseph Onyekwere A Federal High Court, Lagos has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of one Joshua Adeyinka Kayode, a 22-year-old defendant, who is standing trial for allegedly defrauding over 170 investors of N10.7 billion through a sham investment […]

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Judge warns lawyers against frivolous motions

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By Yetunde Ayobami Ojo Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos has warned lawyers from filing frivolous motions for purposes of stalling pending cases. The judge warned lawyers while ruling on preliminary objection seeking discontinuation of a 14-year-old suit in […]

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Gadzama commends Yoruba law society

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By Yetunde Ayobami Ojo The pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama (SAN), has commended Egbe Amofin O’odua for showing “an unwavering commitment to the protection and welfare of your […]

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Re: Viral Video of A Lawyer Being Assaulted by Customs Officers – Time To Review Mode of Engagement. – Adesina Adegbite, FICMC

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I have had cause to speak and write at various times about the demeaning travesty that has gradually become a sustained trend in recent time in Nigeria. This travesty has been grossly tolerated for so long that it has now [...]

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The Need for Law Firms to Subscribe to the NBA Lagos Health Insurance Scheme for Young Associates/Lawyers – By Ajibola Salvador, ChMC., ACIArb(UK)

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The NBA Lagos Health Insurance Scheme is an initiative available to NBA Lagos Branch members for extensive and premium healthcare cover. I served as the Assistant Secretary of the NBA Lagos Branch Welfare Committee, that initiated the Health Insurance Scheme […]