The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has informed the Federal High Court that it lacks the legal authority to halt or extend enforcement of the ban on alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets, small PET bottles, and glass containers […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lodged a petition against a judge of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, Justice Mohammed Umar, seeking his disqualification from a case involving alleged terrorism financing. […]
“Congratulations to the new wigs Dear Chairman, executives and members of the Lagos Branch, as well as the New Wigs of NBA Lagos branch, Congratulations on this milestone achievement of welcoming the young once in the profession into the association. […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said unanimity is not mandatory among members of appellate courts, stressing that dissent, when principled, strengthens jurisprudence. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the swearing-in of Justice Joseph Oyewole as […]
GOODWILL MESSAGE I warmly extend my goodwill to the Chairman and Members of the Nigerian Bar Association Lagos Branch on the occasion of the New Wigs Induction Program. This initiative reflects a commendable commitment to mentoring and properly guiding young […]
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday rejected an objection seeking to stop the playing of a video allegedly accusing the judiciary of corruption and subsequently reserved ruling on for recusal and other related motions. The suit involves […]
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory High Court has barred the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) from arresting or confiscating private vehicles that are not being used for commercial purposes on Abuja roads within its jurisdiction. The decision, […]
By Our Reporter A group of members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Keffi Branch, Nasarawa State, have issued a formal notice of requisition seeking the suspension of the branch’s Executive Committee and the appointment of a caretaker committee to […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday, swore in the newly appointed justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Joseph Oyewole. Oyewole’s elevation restored the apex court to its full 21-justice complement provided […]
By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO – An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced Police Corporal Mbazigwe Chinedu Friday and bus conductor Isaac Eddy Ndeesor to death by hanging for the 2015 kidnapping of Elder Akara Johnson Mendie, […]