A case has been filed by human rights lawyer, Mr. Babatunde Jinadu on alleged unlawful extortion of Nigerians by Ikeja Electric PLC. The case at the Federal High Court (FHC/L/CS/476/26) presided over by Honorable Justice C. J. Aneke. It was brought pursuant to Order 3 Rule 6 of the Federal High Court Civil Procedure Rules 2019, Sections 6(6)(b) and 251(1)...
MALE FEMINISTS NETWORK VISITS UWANNA, ABIA AG
NEWS RELEASE On 25th March 2026, the Ministry of Justice, Abia State, received a delegation from the Male Feminists Network (MFN), led by the Executive Director, Dr. Kelechukwu Okezie. The team paid an advocacy visit to formally introduce the Male Feminists Project in Abia State, seek strategic partnership, and request institutional endorsement from the Ministry. I was pleased to receive...
AMNESTY INT’L POLL: NEARLY 97% OF RESPONDENTS SAY NIGERIAN JUDGES ARE NOT INDEPENDENT
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 day after the Minister of...
“RAMADAN & EASTER 1MILLION NAIRA DISCOUNT”: PROF. YEMI AKINSEYE-GEORGE SAN AMONG LATEST ALLOTTEES AT THE LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME
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UMUAHIA/IKWUANO/IKOT EKPENE ROAD: GOV. OTTI DESERVES KUDOS
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 that the Umuahia/Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene Road...
GABRIEL ADIKWU ANNUAL LECTURE 2026 HOLDS MAY 16 IN YOLA
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 Chief Judge’s Ceremonial Court...
SUPREME COURT WARNS NOTARIES ON FRAUDULENT SOLICITATIONS
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 practitioners.” The court urged notaries...
“RAMADAN & EASTER 1MILLION NAIRA DISCOUNT”: PROF. YEMI AKINSEYE-GEORGE SAN AMONG LATEST ALLOTTEES AT THE LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME
More Seniors are encouraged to key in, build staff quarters and/or houses for tenants, to ease the burden of Younger Lawyers and further diversify their income streams. Call/Chat: 08060266163, 09040704095. Click below to join our Discount Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/JMhDajGlOw5F75g79ljpEy?mode=gi_t Earn 5% Facilitator’s Fee when you refer someone. Join us or send someone for inspection/ more Allocations on Sunday, 15th March 2026,...
BAR LEADERS, OTHERS STORM J-K GADZAMA LLP FOR FIRST IFTAR EVENING
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 gathering was organized to provide...
NBA President HAILS Awka Branch ON Enforcement OF Remuneration Order
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 of legal practitioners. In his...