BY CHISOM ONUOHA In the wake of the recent Supreme Court judgement concerning the leadership crisis in the Labour Party, considerable confusion has ensued regarding who rightfully occupies the position of National Chairman and which faction INEC should officially recognize. This advisory aims to provide legal clarity and guidance which, regrettably, some legal advisers have...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former managing directors and senior officials of Nigeria’s three major state-owned refineries — Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. The officials were apprehended over the alleged mismanagement of $2.96 billion earmarked for refinery rehabilitation projects. The arrested...
To: The Honourable Commissioners for Lands, (All States in Nigeria), Dear Honourable Commissioner, We are pleased to formally inform you about the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023 (the “Order”), which came into effect on 16 May 2023. This Order was signed by the Hon. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice in his...
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“NJC directs Imo State Governor to reverse the appointment of the Acting Chief Judge. • Imo State Acting Chief Judge to show cause within 7 days why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. • President Customary Court of Appeal, Imo State to show cause within 7 days why disciplinary action should not be...
Fiery rights and good governance advocate, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu has berated the National judicial Council (NJC) for not taking harsher disciplinary measures against judges found to have compromised their judicial oaths. In a series of tweets seen by CITY LAWYER, the former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) stated that instead of praise,...
“Don’t Settle for Tokenism, Take Your Place; NBA President Urges Women Lawyers at NBAWF Conference” The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe, SAN, attended the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association Women’s Forum (NBAWF) Annual Conference in Abuja, themed “From Promise to Action: Achieving Gender Parity for Lasting Change.” In...
“Open Letter to Governor Fubara: As You Face the Speluncian/Sophie Choices, Remember Three Things: (1.The solace of Sauna & good Music, 2. Native Intelligence and 3. Public Interest is Paramount-vox populi, vox dei) – (King Jaja Also Made Concessions to Save Himself and His Kingdom)” By Tonye Clinton Jaja Your Excellency, Governor Sir Siminialayi Fubara,...
Dr. Henry Omorogieva Akpata, father of popular former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Olumide Akpata, will be buried in his home town in Benin on May 16, 2025. According to burial details made available to CITY LAWYER, Service of Songs will be held for the departed elder statesman on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at...
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