“Supreme Court’s Electoral Act Judgment Raises Fresh Questions On Retrospectivity And Parties’ Control Of Candidates” — Layonu, SAN; Nzelu, SAN Differ On Implications
The decision of the Supreme Court validating key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 has produced divergent readings among senior members of the Bar as to its implications for political…
“We Are Very Happy To Be Involved In The Conversation” — NBA President Says Lawyers Will Work With Police, INEC On Electoral Process
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has called for sustained cooperation between lawyers and the Nigeria Police Force in protecting the rule of law,…
“Supporting The Next Generation Of Lawyers Is A Collective Responsibility” — Sir Chijioke Precious Emeka, SAN, Honoured At BUK Moot Court Competition
Sir Chijioke Precious Emeka, SAN, has been presented with an award in recognition of his support, sponsorship and contribution to the Inter-Chamber Moot Court Competition named in his honour, at…
“Supreme Court Restores Sections 77(5), (6), (7) And 84(2) Of Electoral Act” — Questions Remain Over Application To Primaries Already Concluded
The Supreme Court has restored sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7) and 84(2) of the Electoral Act 2026, in a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday by a seven-member panel led by Honourable…
“I Wanted To Offset My Wedding Expenses” — NDLEA Arrests Newlywed Who Allegedly Excreted 72 Cocaine Wraps At Enugu Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 25-year-old newlywed businessman, Lovely Chukwulobelu, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, after he allegedly ingested 72 wraps of cocaine…
“Account For $6.23m Election Funds, Over N1.63tn Public Funds Within Seven Days Or Face Legal Action” — SERAP Tells CBN, Cardoso
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, and the CBN seven days “to account for US$6.23…
“Pastors And Native Doctors Face Trial For Alleged Deception; Political Leaders Should Also Be Held Accountable For Their Promises” — A Study Of Soludo
By TheNigeriaLawyer On 17 March 2022, in his first inaugural address, Professor Chukwuma Soludo told Ndi Anambra that every kobo of tax revenue would be deployed to deliver maximum value,…
“Lawyers Should Embrace Mediation And Arbitration For Faster, More Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution” — Lagos AG Pedro, SAN
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has called for sustained reforms, strategic investment and stronger collaboration to build a justice system capable of…
“APC Sweeps Yobe’s 17 Local Government Chairmanship Seats” — YSIEC Announces Winners
The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YSIEC) has declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winners of all 17 chairmanship seats contested in Saturday’s local government election across the…
“Supreme Court’s Electoral Act Judgment Raises Fresh Questions On Retrospectivity And Parties’ Control Of Candidates” — Layonu, SAN; Nzelu, SAN Differ On Implications
The decision of the Supreme Court validating key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 has produced divergent readings among senior members of the Bar as to its implications for political…