The dispute over the admissibility of the statement arose midway into proceedings yesterday when the prosecution lawyer, Kayode Enitan (SAN), sought to tender the statement made by the 14th prosecution witness (PW-14), Shehu Bello, a move the defence lawyer, Adebayo […]
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A Federal High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has dismissed the preliminary objections and bail application filed by Ufoma Joseph Immanuel, the CEO of Intermediate Investment Holdings Limited, over his involvement in an alleged $1.5 million fraud case. Justice Mojisola […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja will today hear a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, amid renewed debate over constitutional term limits and growing speculation about his possible political return. The […]
Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, has extended goodwill to members of the Nigerian Bar Association ahead of the 2nd Quarter National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting scheduled to hold in Awka, urging delegates to embrace professionalism, unity, and constructive engagement throughout the […]
NBA-NEC MEETING, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE A NOTE OF FELICITATION AND WARM WELCOME OKEY LEO OHAGBA I write to felicitate our amiable President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, esteemed NEC members and accredited observers, as we converge in the city of Awka […]
Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, attended the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association Bauchi Branch 2026 Law Week, where he emphasised the need for lawyers to embrace innovation while protecting the value of legal services in an evolving legal landscape. […]
AGHOGHO GLADYS OKPOMOR CLEARED TO RUN FOR THE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARYI am profoundly honored to have been cleared to contest for the office of the Assistant General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association. This privilege is a reminder […]
Goodwill Message to the NBA President, NEC Members, and Delegates Audrey Chineo Ofoegbunam extend warm greetings to the NBA President, National Officers, NEC Members, and all delegates gathered in Awka for the 2nd Quarterly NEC Meeting on Thursday, 7th May […]
By Akin Kuponiyi A Federal high court sitting in Lagos has adjourned till 10th of July 2026 for the continuation of trial of a Lagos businessman GOD’POWER PHILLIP ODIETE, alleged to have conspired with two other persons now at large […]
By Taiye Agbaje Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, was conspicuously absent in court on Thursday as the Federal High Court in Abuja set to deliver judgment in the alleged N33. 8 billion money laundering charge. Justice James Omotosho had […]