An online poll posted on the X account of Amnesty International Nigeria shows that 96.5% of respondents believe Nigerian judges are not independent and free. The poll, which had garnered more than 1,800 votes at the time of writing, recorded only 3.5% saying the country’s judges are independent and free. The poll was launched a...
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BY MONDAY ONYEKACHI UBANI THE UMUAHIA/IKWUANO/IKOT EKPENE ROAD: A SHAMELESS ATTEMPT TO REWRITE A KNOWN STORY I read with a mixture of amusement and sadness the statement credited to one Mr. Chidi Uwaeziozi, who claims to be the Controller of Works for Abia State in the Federal Ministry of Works. In that statement, he asserted...
The Gabriel Adikwu Annual Lecture 2026, reputed to be the largest single gathering of Lawyers in North East Nigeria and accredited by the Nigerian Bar Association Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA- ICLE), is set to hold in Yola, Adamawa State on May 16, 2026. This year’s Annual Lecture will hold by 9 am at...
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has noted that “It has come to our immediate attention that fraudulent emails are currently being circulated by unauthorized platforms falsely claiming to be official sources for verified notaries in Nigeria.” The apex court stated that “These entities are using deceptive marketing tactics to solicit fees and personal information from...
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NEWS RELEASE J-K Gadzama LLP Hosts Its First Formal Iftar Gathering On Friday, 6 March 2026, J-K Gadzama LLP hosted its first formal Iftar gathering, bringing together members of the firm, distinguished friends, clients, neighbors, and family in the spirit of Ramadan. The event was marked by an atmosphere of reflection, fellowship, and celebration. The...
NEWS RELEASE NBA President Addresses NBA Awka Branch, Commends Commitment to Professional Development and Remuneration Order Enforcement The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, today addressed members of the NBA Awka Branch during their meeting, where he commended the branch for its dedication to professional growth, institutional development, and the welfare...
By Sylvester Udemezue The Ibadan Court Order, Constitutional Supremacy, and the Limits of Regional Political Influence in NBA Presidential Elections (1). Introduction Reports that the High Court of Oyo State sitting in Ibadan, presided over by Honourable Justice Y. S. Adekunle in Suit No. I/205/2026, directed the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to adopt Aare Olumuyiwa...
Human rights activist, Mr. Joe Nwokedi will on March 21, 2026, be inducted as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Administrators and Researchers of Nigeria (ICARN ). According to a notice seen by CITY LAWYER, the induction ceremony will take place at Nigerian Educational Research & Development Council (NERDC)NERDC Road, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. A...