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 […]
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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 […]
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — An Anglican clergyman, the Reverend Tochukwu Agina, has instituted a civil suit against the Nigerian Navy at the Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha, seeking N500 million in damages over the alleged violation of […]
A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court on Thursday dismissed summons for bail filed by former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Salami, SAN, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Malami, through his counsel, Dr. Suliaman Hassan, SAN, […]
By Innocent Anaba Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Wole Olanipekun, has described the book, ‘Contemporary Law of Tort in Nigeria’, authored by Uche Obi, as “a remarkable contribution to the heart of legal practice.” Speaking at the […]