Is The Growing Number Of Lawyers A Major Problem Of The Legal Profession In Nigeria?
By Sylvester Udemezue The recent call to the Nigerian Bar of over 5,700 new lawyers has stirred considerable public debate. A key question emerging from the discussions is whether Nigeria…
“Nigeria’s Deepest Port Incoming” — Dangote Unveils Plans For Atlantic Seaport In Olokola To Boost Fertilizer And LNG Exports
Africa and Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is taking another major step in the expansion of his industrial empire with plans to construct a deep seaport near his existing fertilizer…
“Not Our Certificates” — CAC Warns Public Against Doing Business With SPEF, UPIL, And PREM Staff Cooperatives
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a strong warning to the general public against doing business with three companies found to be operating with fake Certificates of Incorporation. In…
“Even One Million Amendments Can’t Fix It” — Prof. Ozekhome SAN Insists 1999 Constitution Is Illegitimate, Calls For Total Overhaul
Prominent constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has reignited calls for the complete overhaul of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, arguing that no amount of amendment can fix what…
“NNPCL Lacks Legal Power To Sell Refineries” — Falana SAN Demands Probe Of $2.9bn Rehabilitation Scandal
…Demands Probe of $2.9bn Rehabilitation Scandal, Dangote Refinery Equity Deal Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has declared that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…
“Stand Out, Stand Tall” — Obasanjo Set To Lead Opening Of NBA 2025 Annual General Conference
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced that former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, will chair the Opening Ceremony of its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) scheduled to…
“Abure Is A Tool In The Hands Of External Forces” — Nenadi Usman-Led Labour Slams Suspended Chairman Over Wike Photo
The Labour Party faction led by Senator Nenadi Usman has condemned the suspended National Chairman, Julius Abure, over a viral photograph showing him in the company of the Minister of…
After 19 Years Without Paying Rent — Court Of Appeal Evicts Lagos Tenant, Slams Frivolous Appeal, Refers Lawyer For Disciplinary Action
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed an appeal in a longstanding tenancy dispute, ordering the immediate eviction of the appellant from a property located at No. 55, Adeniyi…
“We Are All Guilty” — Kunle Edun, SAN, Decries Abuse Of Court Process, Calls For Reform After 16-Year Property Eviction Dispute Judgment
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Kunle Edun, has issued a passionate call for attitudinal change within the legal profession, following the recent Court of Appeal judgment in…
“Courts May Be Used Against Us, But We Are Prepared” — ADC Unveils Nationwide Legal Support Team Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has raised the alarm over alleged plans by the current administration to use the courts to derail…