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...
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‘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...
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...
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...
L.B.I. BOARD APPROVES 5% CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT ON ALL PLOT SIZES AT THE LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME
BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS!! BREAKING NEWS!! L.B.I BOARD Approves 5% Christmas Discount on all Plot sizes at the Lawyers In Business Mass-Housing & Land-Banking Scheme Everyone is encouraged to take Advantage! This Christmas, please invest before you spend! 1) N23.3 Million instead of 24.5Million for The 300sqm Plot, built to DPC; to build a 3...
POMP, AS NEW WIG WINS 17 PRIZES AT CALL TO BAR CEREMONY
New wig Oluwabusayo Olawale Ifonlaja was the cynosure of all eyes at the recent Call to Bar ceremonies hosted by the Body of Benchers as he not only emerged as the Best Graduating Student but carted home 17 prizes. Ifonlaja had shown great promise when he emerged with a perfect 5.0 cumulative grade point average...
‘WHY I POSTPONED MY SENATE RETURN’ – SENATOR NATASHA
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has clarified her decision to delay her return to the Senate for legislative duties. It has been reported that the outspoken senator made this known during a recent interview with African Independent Television (AIT) where she emphasized that she was awaiting the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court...
NBA-AGC: LOCAL ORGANISING C’TE UNVEILS VINTAGE HOTELS FOR CONFEREES
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBA-AGC) led by respected Bar Leader, Mr. Ikeazor Akaraiwe SAN, has unveiled a surfeit of exquisite hotels for the flagship NBA event. ENUGU IS READY TO HOST 2025 NBA-AGC! OVER 400 HOTELS AND APARTMENTS OVER 16,000 ROOMS WITHIN ‘COAL CITY’ BEST...
FOLASHADE ALLI, SAN ENDORSES UCHENNA OGUNEDO AKINGBADE AS CHAIRMAN, NBA LAGOS BRANCH
I had the opportunity to work closely with Uchenna during the 2024 NBA Lagos Law Week, where she played a pivotal role in curating the entire programme. Her meticulousness, tireless dedication, and exceptional organisational skills were evident in every aspect, from confirming speakers to managing logistics for the five-day event. She worked behind the scenes...
CHIEF OSUALA EMMANUEL NWAGBARA ESQ [NBA LAGOS] AMONG LATEST ALLOTTEES IN THE LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME
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