In perhaps the clearest move that indicates her firm resolve to clinch the coveted post of Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, former Vice Chairman of the branch, Mrs. Abiye Tam-George has released her professional profile. Reeling out some positions held in what some NBA watchers adjudged as an “intimidating” resume, the...
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GOV. ADELEKE CELEBRATES LEGAL ICON PRINCE BOLA AJIBOLA, SAN, AT AUTOBIOGRAPHY LAUNCH
NEWS RELEASE Governor Ademola Adeleke on 10th April, 2025, delivered a perfectly pitched and warmly received goodwill message at the launch of the autobiography (“Tribulations and Trophies, Bola Ajibola … In His Own Words!”) of a first-class advocate, seasoned jurist and legal titan of repute, Prince Bola Ajibola, SAN, KBE, CFR (of blessed memory). The...
KIDNAPPING: ANAMBRA NATIVE DOCTORS TO BE ARRAIGNED IN COURT TODAY
Barring any last-minute hitch, the Anambra State Government will today arraign three top native doctors before an Anambra State High Court sitting at Awka for alleged involvement in criminal activities. The suspects are Chidozie Nwangwu popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki”, Onyebuchi Okocha known as “Onye Eze” and Ekene Igboezekwe popularly known as “Eke...
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IMO ACTING CJ: ANXIETY OVER SUDDEN TRANSFER OF PRESIDING JUDGE
A high-stakes lawsuit seeking to mandate Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to appoint the most senior judge of the High Court of Imo State as the Acting Chief Judge took a dramatic turn yesterday following the sudden transfer of the presiding judge to another division. The lawsuit was brought by human rights lawyer, Mr. Chinedu...
OKEY IGNATIUS ANICHEBE: AN UNFORTUNATE PASSING OF A HUGE VOICE
TRIBUTE Admitted to the largest Bar in Africa in 1991, Okey I. Anichebe was the first lawyer to come from Umulokpa Town, just as Christopher Alexander Sapara Williams was the first lawyer in Nigeria. Accordingly, Okey Anichebe was a pioneer of the legal profession in Umulokpa He had opened the door and led the way...
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GABRIEL ADIKWU ANNUAL LECTURE SET TO HONOUR SUPREME COURT JURIST
The 2025 Gabriel Adikwu Annual Lecture is billed to honour Honourable Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, a retired Justice of Nigeria’s Supreme Court. The Annual Lecture will hold on 17th May, 2025 at the Government House Banquet Hall, Dougirei, Yola, Adamawa State. The theme for this year’s Annual Lecture is “THE LAW, THE COURT AND THE...
‘BOBRISKY SMUGGLED ATM CARDS INTO KIRIKIRI, PAID N35M TO LIVE OUTSIDE PRISON,’ SAYS KIRIKIRI MONARCH
Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly...
STOLEN JEWELLERY: NBA ENGAGES PATIENCE JONATHAN OVER EX-WORKERS SIX YEARS’ DETENTION
HUSBAND DIVORCES DETAINEE The Nigerian Bar Association has waded into the lingering case involving 15 former domestic workers of ex-first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who have remained in detention for six years over alleged theft of jewellery and other valuables. A top official of the association, who spoke to Sunday PUNCH on Saturday, said the...