United States President Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Karl Von Batten, Managing Partner of Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., as a member of a presidential commission. Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. is at the centre of a publicity blitz over President Bola Tinubu’s alleged drug dealing Freedom of Information (FOI) case in the United States. Announcing the appointment, the...
Federal Capital Territory Minister and former Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has stirred fresh controversy within Nigeria’s legal community following his comments on the election that produced Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya as President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Wike, while speaking about the NBA presidential election, disclosed that he did not support Badejo-Okusanya’s candidacy...
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has raised concerns over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, urging authorities to resolve outstanding issues surrounding his bail and ensure that his constitutional rights are protected. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the council said the credibility of Nigeria’s justice system depended...
By Sufuyan Ojeifo The decision by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, to approach the Federal High Court over the possibility of suspending the prosecution of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election is one that deserves careful consideration—and, indeed, applause. At...
NEWS RELEASE CONGRATULATIONS TO AN ICON OF EXCELLENCE The Management of NACO Group proudly celebrates and congratulates our Founder, Nnanwike Obah, Esq., on the remarkable recognition of his excellence, leadership, and outstanding contributions to the Nigerian business community. In an exceptional display of distinction, Barr. Nnanwike Obah has received three prestigious & Meritorious Awards within...
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, questioning his suitability for the position of Vice President over what he described as his past actions against the judiciary. Wike also took aim at the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), accusing the association of abandoning its traditional role as an...
TWO JURISDICTIONS. ONE SHARED VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF ARBITRATION. What can Nigeria learn from Rwanda?What can Rwanda learn from Nigeria?And how can both jurisdictions work together to strengthen the practice of arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution? JICAM MASTERCLASS 2026 is bringing these conversations to the forefront. Join the Janada International Centre for Arbitration &...
Publisher: O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K) August 4, 2026 Accidental Slips, Amendment of Judgments, Appellate Review, Clerical Errors, Correction of Judgments, Finality of Litigation, Inherent Jurisdiction, Slip Rule Contributor: Favour Somto Nwachukwu Introduction The finality of judicial decisions is a fundamental principle in the administration of justice.[1] Once a court of competent jurisdiction has delivered...
FROM MANDATE TO IMPACT: MOSHOOD ABIOLA’S LEADERSHIP AND THE NBA LAGOS TASKFORCE’S FIRST YEAR OF RESULTS By Uchenna Mathew, Secretary, NBA Lagos Branch Taskforce on Illegal Practice of Law The first year of the NBA Lagos Branch Taskforce on Illegal Practice of Law has demonstrated what purposeful leadership, collective commitment and a clear mandate can...
In a rare exhibition of camaraderie at the apex court, a respected justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Helen Ogunwumiju (CFR), remembers departed Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo as an erudite, hardworking and compassionate jurist whose courtroom discipline helped shape a generation of lawyers TRIBUTE TO HON. JUSTIICE UMARU ATU KALGO JSC (RTD) Inna illahi wa...