The Olokunjuwon and Umelu families, owners of the land in Alagbaka Extension of Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Sunday, insisted that landlords and owners of properties in the community allegedly trespassed on their land, despite Supreme Court judgment. To […]
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The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered a legal practitioner, Nnamdi Awa Kalu, to appear in court on July 9, 2025, to explain the whereabouts of his client, Richard Ironbar Edemadem, who has reportedly jumped bail and failed to […]
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the final forfeiture order issued on the assets of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a split decision of two-to-one, delivered on […]
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has struck out two motions filed by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and awarded costs of ₦100,000 against him. A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice Hamman […]
Introduction In the contemporary business environment, companies often undergo structural changes such as mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, and reorganizations. These transactions, while strategic from a business standpoint, carry significant tax implications. This article explores the key tax considerations applicable to the […]
“Even the wind leaves a trail—if you know where to look.”— African Proverb In a time when deepfakes, filters, and artificial intelligence distort the boundaries of perception, today’s Legal Practitioner must become a master of the law and technology. Today, […]
The Court of Appeal, Lagos, has affirmed the Mabudeje Royal Family, led by Prince Babatunde Adenusi and others, as the rightful claimants to the Agbowa-Ikosi throne in Ikorodu. By its ruling, the Appellate Court set aside the judgment of the High […]
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced that the manual filing of new cases in the Lagos Judicial Division will cease on June 20, with the e-filing platform set to become operational on June 23. This transition marks a […]
Normal court activities will dwindle from July 28, when all Federal High Court divisions across the country are expected to proceed on the court’s annual vacation. The court’s spokesperson, Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, who announced this in two statements on Thursday, also […]
The Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja branch is set to hold her annual Law Week this year 2022 from the 10th of June to 17th June, 2022. This was made known to Legal Nigeria by the Chairman of the 2022 Law Week Committee, […]