There is palpable anxiety within legal circles as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Branch Elections Appeal Committee (North) has held that “Only physical meetings count towards electoral eligibility.” The committee has accordingly upheld the disqualification of no less than four aspirants in forthcoming branch elections, holding that virtual meetings do not qualify in reckoning aspirants’ mandatory minimum attendance of five...
‘TAX DISPUTES NOW FREE TO RESOLVE,’ SAYS FG
The Federal Government on Monday said Nigerian taxpayers can now resolve tax-related disputes free of charge through the newly unveiled Office of the Tax Ombud platforms aimed at improving fairness, transparency, and accountability in tax administration. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this during the unveiling of the Tax Ombud website, toll-free...
MUSK LOSES OPENAI LAWSUIT, ‘WAITED TOO LONG TO SUE’
Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its leaders, a jury in Oakland, California, decided on Monday. A lawsuit he filed was barred by the statute of limitations, the jury found after about 90 minutes of deliberation. Their verdict was advisory, but Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said she agrees with the jury. “The court now confirms the prior...
CIARB NIGERIA HOSTS FREE ‘HOW TO SUCCEED AS ARBITRATOR’ WEBINAR TODAY
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria Branch will today host a three-part international arbitration series which brings together leading arbitration practitioners to share practical insights on building a successful career in arbitration, securing appointments, and growing professionally in the field. This webinar is jointly hosted by the CIArb Nigeria, India, UAE, and North America Branches in collaboration with other organisations....
‘WHY SECTION 140(1) OF ELECTORAL ACT 2026 IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE STRUCK DOWN BY THE COURT’
SECTION 140(1) OF THE ELECTORAL ACT 2026 IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE STRUCK DOWN BY THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME. THE SECTION IS SIMILAR TO SECTION 140(2) OF THE ELECTORAL ACT 2020 (AS AMENDED) THAT WAS STRUCK DOWN BY THE FHC. Section 140 of the Electoral Act 2026 provides as follows: The Tribunal and Court referred to...
NBA KADUNA, GARKI AGOG, AS BBOLD TEAM STORMS BRANCHES, HAILS PH BAR
KADUNA BAR TURNS OUT IN GRAND STYLE FOR AN INTERACTIVE EVENING WITH MRS OYINKANSOLA BADEJO-OKUSANYA, SAN. The atmosphere in Kaduna was filled with warmth, excitement, and genuine camaraderie as leaders and members of the Kaduna Bar warmly received Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya SAN. The visit featured an engaging and highly interactive session with members of the Branch, marked by meaningful conversations, shared...
BREAKING: ECNBA ROLLS OUT PRELIMINARY VOTERS’ LIST FOR NBA 2026 ELECTIONS, SETS JUNE 1 VERIFICATION DEADLINE
Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has released the Preliminary Voters Register for the eagerly awaited NBA General Elections. In a notice seen by CITY LAWYER, the electoral umpire stated that “The 2026 Preliminary Voters List is now available. Members are advised to verify their details before the verification window closes on 1st June 2026.” Meanwhile, some excited...
2027 ELECTION: GOODLUCK JONATHAN, AGF ASK COURT TO DISMISS ELIGIBILITY SUIT
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking to stop Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu fixed May 26 for a composite judgment, including a ruling on an application by the plaintiff, Abuja-based lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi,...
APC PRIMARIES: POPULAR SENIOR ADVOCATE KUNLE ADEGOKE DEFEATS INCUMBENT SENATOR
The Senator representing Osun Central, Olubiyi Fadeyi, has lost the re-election ticket of the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections to highly cerebral senior lawyer, Mr. Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (SAN), popularly known as KRAD. In a video clip obtained on Tuesday, the chairman of Osun APC primary election committee, Mr Bayo Ayo, who read the result, said: “Adegoke...
LABOUR PARTY CHAIRMANSHIP: ABURE HEADS TO SUPREME COURT, FILES APPEAL
The factional national chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure yesterday confirmed that he has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge the Nenadi Usman leadership of the party. He also unveiled a “free nomination form” policy for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abure made the disclosure at a press conference in Abuja, amid renewed tensions...