No Controversy Over Peace Corps Bill
By ‘’One lie built on another is like a thatched house, and before long, it will soon rain through’’—-African Proverb It is increasingly becoming clearer by the day that some…
Lai Mohammed Inaugurates Anti-Piracy Committee
The federal government has inaugurated an ‘’Anti-piracy Committee’’ charged with working out the modalities to tackle the piracy of creative works in the country. The inauguration followed last week’s visit…
FEC Approves New Petroleum Policy
• Removes NAPIMS’ control over oil projects costing • Crude oil price hits two-month high at $52.33 • Dangote Refinery to save Nigeria $7.5bn yearly The Federal Executive Council (FEC)…
Trouble Looms in N’Delta as PANDEF Gives Ultimatum on 16-Point Agenda
• Clark berates rejection of devolution of powers • Militant group threatens bombing from September 31 • Ekweremadu urges restraint Resurgence of hostilities in the Niger Delta became palpable Monday…
Sagay Berated For Comments On National Assembly
An elder statesman, Joseph Kennedy Waku, has chided the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), for condemning the eighth Senate, saying his comments showed Sagay was…
Akeredolu names special advisers, others
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has named more aides. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary Segun Ajiboye said: “As part of strategies to boost his administration’s efforts to provide…
Banwo & Ighodalo Wins Arbitration Moot Competition
Corporate law firm Banwo & Ighodalo has won the maiden edition of the Lagos Court of Arbitration Young Arbitrators Network (LCA-YAN) inaugural International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition. Strachan Partners was…
AFBA promises ‘world class’ conference in Port Harcourt
The leadership of African Bar Association (AFBA) has assured participants in its 2017 Annual General Conference holding in Port Harcourt from this weekend to deliver a world class international conference.…
Lawyers: hope not lost on restructuring
The National Assembly has drawn the flak for rejecting power devolution in its on- going constitution amendment. But to lawyers, this should not be seen as a loss for advocates…
I’m hale, hearty, says Awujale
THE Awujale of Ijebuland, in Ogun State, Oba Sikiru kayode Adetona is alive, hale and hearty, contrary to widespread rumours about his demise. The 83-year old monarch, who is spending…