NJC address alleged disqualification of 34 lawyers as judges
The National Judicial Council, NJC, has clarified that it has not taken any action on the 62 legal practitioners who applied for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court…
CELSIR, KENNA, canvass collaboration in equal rights promotion
In commemoration of 2025 International Human Rights Day, members Centre for Legal Support and Inmate Rehabilitation (CELSIR) collaborated with KENNA to promote collective commitment to human dignity and equal rights…
Aikpokpo-Martins knock Don Obaseki for desecrating Benin throne, says who do anyhow may see anyhow
A former First Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barrister John Aikpokpo-Martins, has ignited a fresh wave of controversy after publicly defending the brutal treatment meted out to…
Dangers Of Legalising Civilian Dictatorship
By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa SAN In 1999, Nigerians rejoiced at the seeming exit of the military from power, after annulling and desecrating all our democratic institutions for years. But when General…
Judges’ appointment: NJC shortlists 28 as 34 fail integrity test
The National Judicial Council has disclosed that 34 applicants, including a Chief Superintendent of Police, failed the judges’ appointment integrity test conducted by the Federal Judicial Service Commission. The council…
NJC: CSP, 33 others fail Judges’ integrity test
The National Judicial Council has disclosed that 34 nominees, including a Chief Superintendent of Police, failed the judges’ appointment integrity test conducted by the Federal Judicial Service Commission. The Council…
SAN blames male leadership for Nigeria’s failure
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, Mrs Funmi Falana, has lamented the impact of the prevailing insecurity in the country on women and…
Is “Call to Bar” synonymous with membership of a Bar Association?
By Prof Ernest Ojukwu, SAN Generally, the answer is No. A simpler way to frame the question is this: Does being called to the Bar automatically make one a member…
Lawyer hails US Army airstrikes on terrorists in Nigeria
A Warri-based lawyer, Mr Owen Nanakumor, on Friday hailed the United States (US) Army for bombing the strongholds of terrorist groups in North-West Nigeria.The legal practitioner described the presence of…
Lawyers divided over proposed two-year apprenticeship for law graduates
A bill proposing a mandatory two-year apprenticeship for law graduates, which has passed its second reading, has sparked mixed reactions among different cadres of the legal profession in Nigeria. The…