“Amicably Resolved” – SPIDEL Chairman Aikpokpo-Martins And Echeho Godfrey Withdraw Lawsuits Against Ex-NBA President Maikyau
In a major step toward restoring unity within the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has formally withdrawn two lawsuits against immediate past…
US Sen. Jim Banks Proposes Making Visa Overstays Federal Crime With Up To 2 Years In Prison
United States Senator, Jim Banks, on Wednesday, introduced a new legislative proposal that would classify visa overstays as a federal offence, carrying penalties similar to those imposed on illegal border…
“May Values Of Sacrifice Guide Us” – NLS President Nunghe, SAN Urges Unity During Eid Celebration
The President of the Nigerian Law Society (NLS), Mela Audu Nunghe, SAN, MCIArb.UK & Bencher, has extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim community across Nigeria and beyond in celebration of…
“Almighty Allah’s Will” – Deposed Emir Jokolo Accepts Supreme Court Ruling After 20-Year Battle
Alhaji Al-Mustapha Haruna Jokolo, the deposed 19th Emir of Gwandu, has accepted the Supreme Court’s June 4, 2025, ruling that nullified his reinstatement, bringing an end to a nearly two-decade…
Court Orders Service Of ₦100bn Defamation Suit On Senate President Akpabio Through Substituted Means
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered that the processes filed in the N100bn defamation suit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, be served on…
“Deeply Honoured” – Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN Appointed Pioneer Chancellor Of Newgate University
Newgate University, Minna, has appointed renowned legal luminary, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, OFR, SAN (Life Bencher), as its pioneer Chancellor. The announcement was made via an official letter dated May 28,…
“Unqualified Candidate Cleared” – NBA Nyanya-Karu Members Accuse Electoral Committee Of Bias, Demand Immediate Disbandment
Concerned financial members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nyanya-Karu Branch, have raised serious allegations against the branch’s Electoral Committee, accusing it of gross misconduct, bias, and violation of constitutional…
Registration Opens For Certificate Of Advanced Studies In International Law And Diplomacy In Abuja
Legal professionals looking to advance their careers in international law and diplomacy now have an opportunity to participate in a high-level certificate programme scheduled to take place at the Supreme…
Sarkinmota Hits Back At NOA: “My Intention Is To Make Civil Servants Car Owners” — Says “Both My Parents Are Civil Servants”
Alamin Sarkinmota, the Abuja-based luxury car dealer whose viral TikTok video questioned whether Nigerian civil servants could afford a 2023 Mercedes-Benz, has responded to the backlash and warning letter issued…
“Defendants Still Absent” – Court Reschedules Arraignment Of FCTA Director, 10 Others To June 23 Over Land Fraud Charges
Justice Suleiman Belgore of the High Court of the Garki Division of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Wednesday rescheduled the arraignment of the Director, Investigation and Prosecution of…