The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 25 for hearing in a suit filed by Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a political party, seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026. The […]
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, yestersday alleged that there were attempts to pressure Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, to step aside from the Nafiu Gombe case, warning that such a […]
The Senate yesterday approved a Bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act, 2026, to establish a clear jurisdictional framework for the hearing of pre-election matters. With the approval, presidential disputes are to originate at the Court of Appeal and other electoral disputes […]
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 […]
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 […]