NBA President, Akpata, reverses Secretary’s withdrawal of constitution amendment notice
But the NBA secretary has defended the withdrawal of the notice of amendment of the association's constitution.
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Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s bail application
The IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, fled the country in the wake of the invasion of his home by the military ...
How NBA, Supreme Court share lawyers’ practising fees – Official
The court says while it takes one-tenth of the proceeds of the fees paid by lawyers at the end of ...
Okagbare breaks silence over 10-year ban
The embattled sprinter and her legal team are getting set for their next line of action.
What lawyers, judges must avoid for legal profession to lead – CJN
The CJN indentifies attitudes of lawyers and judges impeding the legal profession taking the lead.
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Nigerian governor governing state from London
Both Mr Abiodun, his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, and the Speaker of the House Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, have been out of ...
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As Nigerian doctors strike drags on lawyers network seeks resolution
The lawyers noted that the industrial court’s judgment ordering all doctors back to work fails to address the doctor’s concerns.
Police blocking access to indigent detainees – Legal aid lawyers
The lawyers pulled together to provide free legal services to indigent detainees say they are being denied access to suspects ...
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Sunday Igboho gave himself up to police, lawyer claims
"That Sunday Igboho was arrested simply because he wanted to make himself available to the government. If not, Sunday Igboho ...
Court issues garnishee order against APC over N30 million legal fees
One of the lawyers says Wema Bank, in compliance with the court order, has paid them the N30.2 million from ...
Alleged Misconduct: Supreme Court orders LPDC to retry three lawyers
The apex court orders the LPDC to constitute fresh panels to hear and determine the petitions lodged against the alleged ...
Activists seek enforcement of anti-torture law
"Sometimes when the police send case files for advice, we discover there is no sufficient evidence or investigation to prosecute ...
Lawyers embark on court boycott over death of kidnapped colleague
A lawyer in Anambra State, Frank Onwuachi, reportedly died in captivity.
Defence focuses on witness inconsistencies in ‘Angel Gabriel’ war crimes trial
Mr Massaquoi, alias Angel Gabriel, 51, is on trial in Finland for committing murders of civilians and enemy fighters, rape ...
Levels of torture remain high in Afghan state detention centres – UN
The level of torture employed by the country’s intelligence forces decreased to 16 per cent from 19 per cent, the ...
Service Chiefs: Buhari violated Nigerian Constitution, Armed Forces Act – Lawyers
Mr Buhari named a new set of service chiefs on Tuesday.
VIDEO: Election fraud case against Nigerian professor adjourned – Lawyers speak
A State High Court in Uyo has adjourned the election fraud case against a Nigerian professor, Ignatius Uduk, to Wednesday ...
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#EndSARS: Petitioners abandon cases in Ekiti, policemen demand compensation for damaged vehicles
The chairperson of the panel appealed to the petitioners and lawyers not to abandon the cases.
#EndSARS: Gombe governor inaugurates commission to probe police brutality
The governor says police have maintained security despite their challenges.
Justice Salami counters Magu’s lawyers, says he never spoke of regretting Buhari’s appointment
"I have no cause to express any regret over my chairmanship of the commission,..." Mr Salami said.
VIDEO: Lawyers speak on Supreme Court judgement dismissing Yari’s review appeal
Reading the majority judgement, Justice John Okoro said the apex court lacked the jurisdiction to review its own judgement.
Judge’s kidnap: Imo lawyers seek FG’s intervention
The Appeal Court judge, who hails from Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State, was kidnapped last Wednesday on the ...
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Peter Obi, Atiku’s lawyers react to Supreme Court judgement
One of the lawyers said "as far as they are concerned, they have done the best they could under the ...
10,000 lawyers to attend NBA 59th Annual General Conference – President
The conference holds from August 23 to 29 in Lagos.
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Again NBA asks FG to call off Onnoghen’s CCT trial
The lawyers' body say his appearance before a tribunal for trial will diminish the entire government
