A Lagos based lawyer, Mr. Justice John has petitioned the Lagos State Government and the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) over the death of his newly wedded wife, Mrs. Akudo Lovelyn Joh, during childbirth at Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki, Lagos. He is urging the authorities to investigate the “circumstances under which my wife painfully lost her life,” adding...
OML 40: GADZAMA DISTANCES FROM DEAL, CAC RG, AS LAW FIRM HOLDS XMAS CAROL, AWARDS
Prominent senior lawyer, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN has distanced himself from allegations that he was a mediator mediation in lifting of a court-ordered restriction on OML 40 corporate filings at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). At least two news blogs (not CITY LAWYER) had alleged that the senior lawyer was involved in an alleged improper mediation concerning the lifting of...
GAZETTED TAX LAWS: HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER WANTS CLERK SUSPENDED
A senior lawyer and human rights activist, Mr. Edward Omaga has urged the National Assembly to “immediately” suspend the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Kamorudeen Ogunlana, for dereliction of duty. In a complaint addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and made available to CITY LAWYER, the activist proposed “That the House of Representatives...
TINTED GLASS: NBA, POLICE AT LOGGERHEADS OVER COURT ORDER
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims that it is restrained by a court order from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, insisting that enforcement remains lawful and necessary for public safety. This comes against the backdrop of threat by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to commence an action to commit the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and Force...
NBA PH BRANCH, CLASFON TO HOLD XMAS PRAYER, PRAISE TODAY
The Legal Profession Prays: NBA Port Harcourt Branch and CLASFON Rivers State Chapter Unite in Praise and Prayer The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, in collaboration with the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON), Port Harcourt Branch will today host a special Prayer and Praise Session themed “A time for Praise and Prayer”, bringing together members of the...
ALL SET FOR LAWYERS IN BUSINESS INSTITUTE & NBA-Lec COCKTAIL/AWARD NIGHT 2025
Today, 16th December, 2025, at the NBA HOUSE ABUJA; 4 PM Theme: “A Lawyer with Multiple Income Streams and the Remuneration Order; A Case For Diversification and Innovation, in the Legal Profession.” Honoree: Mr. Babatunde Ogala SAN, OFR.Keynote Speaker: Chief Emeka J.P Obegolu SAN [Chairman, NBA Remuneration Committee]. Guest of Honour: Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh SAN [Hon. Minister for Innovation,...
ALL ROADS LEAD TO AWOMUKWU DEC. 27 AS RIGHTS ACTIVIST UBANI INTERS MOTHER
All is set for the interment of the Matriarch of the Ubani family, Mrs. Nsomma Gladys Ubani. Madam Ubani is the mother of constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Monday Ubani. Sources confirmed that finishing touches are ongoing for the funeral ceremony which will hold on Saturday December 27, 2025, in her country home, Umuosoko, Awomukwu in Ikwuano local...
NBA, LIBI SET TO HONOUR AFAM OSIGWE, NWADIOKE, ADEGBORUWA, OTHERS TODAY
The NBA House in Abuja is set to turn into a beehive of activities as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Legal Entrepreneurship Committee will today bestow awards on some deserving senior lawyers. The Awards, organized in partnership with the Lawyers in Business Institute (LIBI), will coincide with LIBI’s Christmas Cocktail/Award Night. at 4 pm The Award Ceremony will witness the...
GADZAMA, WIFE MARK JOYOUS WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
COUPLE GAMES AND ROMANTIC HIGHLIGHTS DEFINE JOYFUL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM FOR CHIEF & MRS. GADZAMA, SAN Beyond the profound spiritual guidance provided by Rev. Sam Oye, Chief and Mrs. Christine Gadzama’s 1st wedding anniversary was a night of genuine fun, fellowship, and romantic celebration. The program was thoughtfully designed to engage guests and celebrate the lighter, joyful side of marriage,...
CJN, SANWO-OLU, MAKINDE, OTHERS TO ATTEND ’85 LAW SCHOOL CLASS 40TH YEAR REUNION
Lawyers under the aegis of the Nigerian Law School Class of 1985 will today in Lagos honour the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN and 26 other class members. This event which holds at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel is in commemoration of the 40 years of Call to Bar of members of the class....