“Outdated And Inappropriate” — UK Law Society Urges Lawyers To Drop ‘Dear Sirs’ From Legal Correspondence
Lawyers have been advised to stop using “Dear Sirs” in correspondence because it is now seen as “inappropriate” in a diverse society. According to The Telegraph (UK), new guidance issued…
Court To Rule Oct 16 On Whether SunTrust Bank MD Can Cross-Examine EFCC Witness In Alleged $12m Fraud Case
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed October 16 to rule on whether the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Halima Buba, can cross-examine a…
“Don’t Use Cry Of Monopoly To Discourage Indigenous Investment” — Dangote Cautions At House Petroleum Summit
…Says refinery to be listed soon for Nigerians to own shares …Insists refinery meets Nigeria’s fuel demand, surplus for export The Founder of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has warned…
“Reinvestigating A Matter Before Court Is An Abuse Of Process” — Oyetibo SAN Tells Court Over Ongoing Lekki Property Case
Lead defence counsel, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo, SAN, has described as an abuse of court process the directive by the Lagos State Attorney General for the police to reinvestigate a matter…
“Judiciary Must Rethink Locus Standi” — Ubani SAN Dissects Federal High Court Rivers State Emergency Ruling, Calls For Legislative Reform
Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN, a prominent legal practitioner and policy analyst, has called for legislative reforms to address Nigeria’s inconsistent judicial approach to locus standi, following a recent Federal…
“Filing Of Appeal Operates As Stay” — Court Rules LPDC-Suspended Lawyer Idris Thany Can Continue Practice Pending Appeal
The High Court of Lagos State, Ikorodu Judicial Division, has ruled that Idris K. Thany, Esq., a recently suspended legal practitioner, may continue appearing in court while challenging his two-year…
Renowned Activist And JAF Secretary, Abiodun Aremu Reportedly Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Ogun
Renowned activist and Secretary of the Joint Action Front (JAF), the umbrella body for pro-labour civil society organisations, Abiodun Aremu, has died. Details surrounding his death remain sketchy, but reports…
Edun Recuperating In Abuja, Not Replaced — Presidency Confirms Finance Minister’s Illness
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, is recuperating at his Abuja residence after falling ill, multiple Presidency sources confirmed on Sunday. The clarification comes…
Angry Kano Pillars Fans Attack Referee, Shooting Stars Players, Officials After Late Equaliser In Kano NPFL Match
Violence erupted at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday evening after Shooting Stars (3SC) of Ibadan scored a dramatic 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw against Kano…
“Double Standards In Justice” — Aguocha Questions Why Kanu Remains Detained While Convicts Get Pardons
*Calls on Igbos to Protest What He Terms Injustice and Double Standards A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, has accused the federal government of applying different rules…