NEWS RELEASE PRAWA CELEBRATES NIGERIA’S TRIUMPH AT THE IRCT GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2026: DR. UJU AGOMOH ELECTED INTO THE IRCT COUNCIL FOR 2026–2029 The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) proudly celebrates a historic milestone for Nigeria following the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) General Assembly and Council Elections for the 2026–2029 term. In...
A Poem by Chinedu Agu On the twenty-third of September,In the year two thousand and twenty-five,My phone rang like a funeral bell,Yet the caller said,“Please come alive.” They said the State had written my nameInside a petition dressed in blame,Mis-information Commissioner Declan Emelumba had lifted his pen,And suddenly, my keyboard became a den. Cyber bullying,...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...