The Trump administration has appealed a court order that largely restored funding it had cut from Harvard University for allegedly tolerating antisemitism and harboring liberal bias. Harvard has been at the forefront of Donald Trump’s campaign against top US universities […]
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Erstwhile senator representing Kebbi Central, Farouk Bello Bunza, has faulted the decision of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to revoke the N4.5 billion sale of his Banana Island property. He threatened to challenge the decision in court, insisting that the action […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed as lacking in merit an appeal the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, filed to query the leadership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP. The Commission, through its team of lawyers, […]
REIMAGINING LEGAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA BEYOND RULE 7 OF THE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT(RPC): ETHICAL EXPANSION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPERATIVES BY AFAM OKEKE* Abstract This paper reimagines the scope of legal practice in Nigeria in response to numerous rulings by the […]
ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday told the 36 governors to hand over local government allocation to the councils in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment. The President said there would not be an autonomy to councils without funded mandate. […]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Gwarimpa, Abuja, yesterday granted bail to former Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige. The ex-minister was ordered to be remanded in Kuje Prison on December 12 after his arraignment. Ngige is […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has authorised a garnishee order nisi for the attachment of funds belonging to the Ondo State Government in several commercial banks to satisfy a ₦30 million judgment debt. […]
Introduction The black robe has long been a symbol of authority, discipline, and intellectual mastery. When a lawyer steps into court, the robe signals confidence, competence, and control. To the public, it represents strength—the ability to argue fearlessly, think clearly […]
Heartfelt Congratulations to NBA Sokoto Branch on a Memorable Elders Celebration! To the esteemed Chair- Rashidat Mohammed AKA Calphate 001, revered elders, dedicated executives, and members of the NBA Sokoto Branch, I extend warmest congratulations on the resounding success of […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been ordered to grant the Labour Party (LP) access code to enable it to upload the names and particulars of its nominated candidates for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council election scheduled to hold […]