This article by Frank Tietie draws a parallel between the recently concluded GHL-First Bank (FBN) and the P&ID v Nigeria arbitrations, GHL-FBN marred by the concealment of a material fact known by FBN, that the Sole Arbitrator holds a substantial number of shares in its holding company, FirstHoldCo, giving rise to allegations of bias and violation of Nigerian public policy,...
‘HOW THEY BUY THE JUDGES’
How They Buy the Judges — And Break the Country By Babafemi Ojudu A lot happens in Nigeria that, if you did not witness it yourself, you would swear it was impossible. Some events are so bizarre, so grotesque in their violation of common sense and morality, that even D.O. Fágúnwà’s magical adventures in Ìrìnkèrindò Nínú Igbo Elegbeje pale beside...
WIKE, YERIMA AND RULE OF LAW
By Onikepo Braithwaite IntroductionNigeria can be such a funny country, sometimes funny ‘ha ha’, and also funny in terms of being bizarre. When there are pressing matters that require attention, we waste precious time on making mountains out of molehills instead. Nigeria was designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) a couple of weeks ago by US President, Donald Trump,...
‘A COMPROMISED JUDICIARY GREATEST THREAT TO FREEDOM,’ TINUBU TELLS JUDGES
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2025 ALL NIGERIAN JUDGES’ CONFERENCE OF THE SUPERIOR COURTS, HELD AT THE ANDREWS OTUTU OBASEKI AUDITORIUM, NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE, ABUJA, MONDAY, 17TH NOVEMBER, 2025 PROTOCOL: It is with profound honour and deep respect that I address you this morning at the Opening Ceremony of the...
UK APPOINTS NEW SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of the Right Hon Lord Doherty as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission. Lord Doherty has sat as a judge of the Inner Court of...
LAW FIRM WANTS TO HIRE LITIGATION COUNSEL URGENTLY
A full-service law firm at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, requires the services of a LEGAL PRACTITIONER for immediate employment. REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience * Minimum of 2:2 grade at Nigerian Law School or University * Core litigation experience * Ability to work without supervision. Lawyers who meet the above criteria should forward their CVs with Cover Letter to: legaljobs77@gmail.com...
L.B.I. BOARD APPROVES 5% CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT ON ALL PLOT SIZES AT THE LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME
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‘NBA-HRI WILL NOT BE SILENT ON RIGHTS ABUSE’ – SABASTINE ANYIA
NEWS RELEASE NBA-HRI WILL NOT BE SILENT – FULL SPEECH OF THE 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, SABASTINE ANYIA, ESQ. AT THE AGM Distinguished colleagues, leaders of our noble profession, friends of justice and guardians of humanity, good morning. As we gather here at the AGM, let us reflect on the critical role the Nigerian Bar Association plays in upholding justice and...
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