Law

THE provisions of the Constitution, if properly interpreted, will reveal that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must approve the choice of the new Vice President before he can assume office. Because we are in a developing constitutional democracy, these new situations must confront us and we must properly apply the law for future purposes.The procedure…

NIGERIAN Monthly Law Reports (NMLR) was first published in 1964 and within a decade, earned a reputation as Nigeria's foremost scholarly law report. The NMLR set the stage for the several law reports, which now span the legal horizon in Nigeria.It was established and managed on the best principles of law reporting, clearly presenting judgements…

POISED to create harmony in resolving disputes among its citizens without resorting to judicial proceedings, Delta State government has established an Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre known as the Department of People's Rights in Ministry of Justice.The department, The Guardian gathered, would handle disputes between companies and host communities, thereby providing basis for resolving disputes involving…

SENIOR Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a Lagos-based lawyer, Chief Theodore Ezeobi with his wife, Iyom Bernadette Ezeobi, at the weekend celebrated the calling to the Nigerian Bar of all their five children.The children include: Chinelo Miriam Ezeobi, Jane Francis Ezeobi; Theodore Okechukwu Ezeobi (Jnr.); Ngozi Bernadette Ezeobi and Jude Obiora Ezeobi.Among those who graced…

THE National Association of Catholic Lawyers (NACL) Lagos Archdiocese will on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 host the newly appointed Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Chief George Uwechue (SAN).In statement signed by the President of the Association, Mbanugo Udenze, and the chairman of the organising committee, Mr. Aloy Ezedunka, the reception will take place at…