A fresh controversy has erupted within the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as Chief Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, SAN, openly confronted the NBA President, Afam Osigwe, SAN, in a strongly worded letter alleging abuse of power and violations of the Nigerian Constitution. […]
By Sanni Onogu, Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed that its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) followed due process. The party cited a Federal High Court’s order that directed the commission to list the party. […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, has begun the mass trial of suspected terrorists charged with terrorism offences. The trial, which usually takes place at Kainji in Niger, was moved to the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja. Some of […]
By Taofik Salako, Deputy Group Business Editor Financial abuses and mismanagement running into many trillions of naira led to the sack of former directors and owners of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) and the appointment of a new board and […]
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has initiated legal proceedings against 45 corporate bodies and individuals over alleged tax liabilities running into billions of naira, as part of a renewed crackdown on defaulters. The suits, filed before […]
Dear Mr. President,I have read your response with keen interest. However, with the greatest respect, the fundamental issue you seek to present as one of professional accountability is, in reality, one that is presently sub judice. The question whether there […]
By Joseph Jibueze and Udeh Onyebuchi A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, and Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) clashed yesterday. It follows Osigwe’s petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) over alleged […]
AGHOGHO GLADYS OKPOMOR EASTER MESSAGE : Reconciliation and PeaceAs we celebrate this Easter season, we are reminded of its timeless message: reconciliation rooted in love, forgiveness that heals, and peace that unites. At a time such as this in our […]
Beloved Bar leaders, colleagues & friends, May Christ’s boundless love resonate in our hearts this Easter, and may His resurrection rekindle within us the hope of salvation and eternal redemption. Easter strengthens our faith in Christ and reminds us that […]
IT’S A NEW DAWN AS A REPUTABLE BAR LEADER TAKES THE HELM AT BODY OF BENCHERS, NIGERIA: CONGRATULATORY NOTE TO A LEGAL COLOSSUS, HRM ALBERT AKPOMUDJE, SAN, FCIArb (Chairman Body of Benchers) BY: OKEY LEO OHAGBA With immense pleasure, I […]