The Legal Practitioner Of Light (1)
By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa SAN “A lawyer lives for the direction of his people and the advancement of the cause of his country.” (Christopher Alexander Sapara-Williams, the first indigenous Nigerian lawyer…
US Mission Nigeria warns Visa Applicants against fraudulent documents
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants that fraudulent documents or information suggesting a potential security threat can trigger immediate action by US authorities. The mission said…
Atiku: There Should Be No Selective Dispensation of Justice Ahead 2027 Elections
The former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called for equal application of the law and an impartial electoral process ahead of the 2027 general…
Law Students protest at AU over alleged injustice
The law students of Atiba University, Oyo State, have reportedly shut down the institution in protest over alleged injustice by the university management. The development was disclosed by the President…
Judiciary: Fubara warns against political manipulation, corruption
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has warned that political manipulation, corruption and unnecessary delays in the justice system are weakening public confidence in Nigeria’s judiciary. According to Fubara’s remarks…
LawPavilion gives new firepower for legal research, upgrades Prime and Primsol
Add More Firepower to Your Legal Research There’s a difference between lawyers who practice law, and lawyers who dominate a courtroom. The difference is rarely talent alone, it is arsenal.…
Constructive or destructive criticism in the digital age: Balancing Nigeria’s cybercrime laws with freedom of expression
By Jacob Shekwobashawye Samuel 1.0 INTRODUCTION The internet has fundamentally transformed the manner in which Nigerians communicate, participate in public affairs, scrutinise government and expose alleged wrongdoing. Social-media platforms such…
Tyrant with Certificate of Election Return still tyrant – Ex-Liberian President, Weah warns
The former Liberian President, George Weah says any tyrant who wins an election and is handed a Certificate of Return remains a tyrant. Weah made this assertion at the ongoing…
Edo Assembly formally impeaches embattled suspended ex-speaker, Agbebaku
The last may not have been heard of the crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly, as lawmakers, this Monday, formally impeached the erstwhile Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku. Agbebaku, who…
“Mere denial cannot discredit documentary evidence of appointment”
Court upholds employment of six NDDC workers Hon. Justice Buhari Sani of the Port Harcourt Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court has declared that the employment of Clinton, Kingsley,…
“Photographs of a business meeting are not evidence of criminal involvement”
Cubana Group faults link to ex-Liberian VP’s case The Cubana Group has rejected attempts to link its Chairman, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, to the drug trafficking…