The Anambra State Police Command has obtained a court order remanding a couple accused of abusing a 10-year-old boy, while also opening a separate investigation into an alleged child trafficking incident involving a woman arrested at a hospital. Police spokesperson, […]
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Two men arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), have been sentenced to death by an Ekiti State High Court, following their conviction for kidnapping a staff of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). While the kidnappers, Ibrahim Abubakar […]
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the names of candidates shortlisted for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for 2026. The candidates are grouped into the usual advocacy and academic categories. They comprise […]
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday admitted before a Lagos Special Offences Court that its investigation into the alleged unlawful teardown of an Arik Air aircraft did not uncover any evidence that […]
The Egbe Amofin O’odua has called for the immediate dissolution of the current Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA), citing concerns over its legitimacy, composition and perceived neutrality. The call formed part of resolutions reached at the end […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday fixed July 2 for hearing in a N10 billion rights suit filed by a Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike, against Lere Olayinka. Olayinka is the Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister, […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others on an amended 11-count charge bordering on alleged corruption, […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) appears poised to proceed with its national elections, despite the legal hurdles and internal disputes that had threatened to derail the process. As a mark of its preparedness, the Electoral Committee of […]
GOODWILL MESSAGE Congratulations, Ayomide Michael Daramola on your election as Chairman, NBA Ikere Branch. This achievement is well-deserved. It is a true testament to your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our noble profession. I wish you a tenure that is […]
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE:NBA Suleja Branch Dear Chairman Sadia, Heartiest congratulations on your successful election and emergence as Chairman-Elect, NBA Suleja Branch. This honour is richly deserved. We have no doubt that under your stewardship, NBA Suleja Branch will attain even greater […]