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17 Dec
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has cautioned
11 Dec
In a bid to strengthen the administration of justice system and boost employment drive, Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf recently approved the recruitment of 70 fresh lawyers in the state. The initiative is to also reduce the level case density with manpower deficit at the state ministry of Justice while enhancing effective service…
6 Dec
The lawyers representing Afe Babalola, SAN, founder of Afe Babalola University, have stated that Dele Farotimi, the embattled human rights lawyer, will be freed if he can provide proof of the allegations he made against the elder statesman. Babalola’s legal team, led by Owoseni Ajayi, Olakanmi Falade, and Lawrence Fasanmi, held a press conference in…
6 Dec
Lawyers under the auspices of Deji Adeyanju & Partners have requested the intervention of the Attorney-General of Sokoto State over the
8 Nov
A Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, has finally apologised to a House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State in the National Assembly, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, for insulting him when he went to deliver a package to him. In a video personally released to the press, Mr Abuwatseya begged Nigerians to forgive him and…
8 Nov
Lawyers offering pro bono legal services in the case involving the alleged assault of Bolt driver, Mr Stephen Abuwatseye, by Alex Ikwechegh, member representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency, have announced the withdrawal of their legal representation. In a statement signed by Zainab Otega on behalf of Deji Adeyanju & Partners, the firm cited…
8 Nov
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) on Thursday advised legal practitioners in the country to embrace partnership in the law profession. Prince Fagbemi stated that partnership in legal practice enhances expertise, increased capacity, risk management etc. The AGF spoke in Abuja at the commissioning of a multi-million…
7 Oct
President Bola Tinubu on Monday identified frivolous appeals, alleged intimidation of judges by lawyers, and judgments delivered on grounds of technicalities as some of the major challenges impeding the fight against corruption in Nigeria. He said, until these challenges are curtailed, they will continue to hamper the speedy adjudication of corruption cases. President Tinubu, who…
30 Aug
Donald Trump's lawyers late Thursday filed a request to have his hush money case moved to federal court as they seek a way to overturn the former US president's felony conviction. READ ALSO:Trump pledges free IVF for all in second term In their filing, the lawyers cited the recent…
21 Aug
As the legal industry continues to evolve with increasing complexity and demands, legal professionals must stay ahead by continually updating their skills and knowledge. To address this critical need, Formation Exceptionelle is set to host an intensive training program titled “Practical Training on Contract Drafting and Review, Risk Management, and Company Secretariat.” This event is…
14 Aug
The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch has trained legal practitioners and journalists on networking to promote transparency, accountability and good governance at the sub-national level. Speaking during the training on Wednesday in Zaria, Dr Umar Yakubu, Executive Director of the Center, said the training was an outcome of the Supreme Court judgment on…
29 Jul
A Professor of Law, Samson Erugo (SAN), says workers of the Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) remain legitimate employees of the respective states where they operate. Erugo disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He was reacting to the fate of the employees of the LCDAs in…
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A Chieftain of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prince Richard Ozobu, has warned that the factionalisation in the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, will continue to manifest unless there is strict respect for the group's constitution. Ozobu, who was recently appointed by a faction of Ohanaeze to head its national election committee for the January 10 election,…
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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has extended felicitations to Christians in the state on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas celebration. Yusuf also donated the sum of N20 million to selected Christian groups in the state to celebrate the season of joy. In a goodwill message on Wednesday, Yusuf rejoiced with Christians who, by…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has issued a strong warning to citizens, cautioning them against engaging in any form of trading or business transaction with terrorists, bandits, and other non-state actors. This warning came following intelligence that some unpatriotic elements have been trading with these groups, thereby sabotaging the efforts of the military and…
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A Russian court slightly reduced prison sentences Wednesday on a playwright and a theatre director convicted of "justifying terrorism" in a play. Director Yevgeniya Berkovich and writer Svetlana Petriychuk were sentenced to six years in prison in July over a play about women marrying jihadists in Syria. The sentences were reduced to five…
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The suicide by a train driver on the job has caused widespread delays in France's rail traffic, operator SNCF said Wednesday. Some 3,000 train passengers have been affected by delays in services between Paris and southeastern France that started Tuesday and spilled over into Wednesday. Around 10 high-speed (TGV) trains were delayed by up to…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday denounced an "inhumane" attack from Russia, which launched over 170 missiles and drones on his war-torn country's power grid on Christmas Day, killing an energy worker. The country woke up at 5:30 am (0330 GMT) to an air raid alarm, shortly followed by air force reports that Russia had…
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NATO member Romania said Wednesday it had not detected any Russian missile passing through its airspace to target Ukraine as claimed by Kyiv. Ukraine said Russia had launched 170 drones and missiles targeting its energy grid in an "inhumane" Christmas Day attack. "The Romanian military authorities have been informed by the Ukrainian military authorities that,…
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The Speaker, Kwara House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has enjoined Christian faithful to celebrate Christmas with love, kindness, and generosity in the spirit of the festive season. Danladi-Salihu stated this in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Sheu Abdulkadir on Wednesday, congratulating Christians on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas celebration. “Christmas is a…
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Pope Francis called Wednesday for "arms to be silenced" around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the "extremely grave" humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional message to the world's 1.4 billion Catholics to call for talks for a just peace…
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Some passengers traveling from Badore Ferry Terminal in Ajah, Eti-Osa to Ikorodu area of Lagos State through the waterways, were stranded on Christmas day due to water hyacinths disrupting boat movements. The passengers spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews at the jetty on Wednesday. A passenger, Mr Tunde Adaranijo, expressed…