The decision by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to withdraw all the defamation suits he instituted was driven by faith, leadership responsibility and the need to promote national reconciliation, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, has said. […]
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By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Two brothers identified as Ayodeji Afolabi, 21, Ayomide Afolabi, 23 and their friends: Abdulahi Olarenwaju, 20, Samson Abayomi, 26, have been docked before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for presenting themselves as white ladies living in the […]
The Nigerian Bar Association Ikeja Branch is set to host the 22nd Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture, with focus on integrity challenges in Nigeria’s justice sector. The lecture, themed “Integrity Deficiency in the Justice Sector: Whither the Legal Profession?”, will hold […]
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). In a statement on Thursday, Adeyanju described the appointment as a positive step […]
The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has dismissed what he described as “wrong notions and stage-managed arithmetic” surrounding Nigeria’s new tax laws, saying claims that the reforms would impose fresh burdens on the poor were […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally set in motion the process to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh, from office. The move was initiated on Thursday during a plenary session overseen by the Speaker of […]
Introduction Lawyers are trained to speak for others, yet many struggle to speak for themselves. In courtrooms and boardrooms, they argue persuasively, negotiate fearlessly, and project unwavering confidence. But behind this polished exterior lies a quiet crisis—one marked by exhaustion, […]
A Tribute to Princess Mediatrix Chigbo (Esq.) A shining star in the legal community, Princess Chigbo, has long been a driving force in the legal fraternity, known for her unwavering commitment to justice and tireless efforts to promote the law. […]
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR HISTORICAL APPOINTMENT Dear Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote, I warmly congratulate you on your historical and well-deserved appointment as the first female Director General of the Nigerian Law School. This remarkable achievement is a testament to your exceptional […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a coordinated smear campaign aimed at undermining its leadership and operations, allegedly sponsored by politicians and interest groups linked to individuals under investigation or […]