A back to the future moment for Nigerian Bar Association
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the then Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Babangida – a two-star general – turned the page on the military regime of Muhammadu Buhari in the…
SAN charges lawyers on due diligence, professional ethics, client management
Lawyers have been urged to adopt stronger professional ethics and effective client-management strategies to reduce complaints, disciplinary sanctions, and reputational damage within the legal profession. The call was made by…
How in-house lawyers shape business transformation
Global Business Development Manager at Legal 500, David Freeman, has harped on the significance of in-house counsel in shaping governance, regulatory engagement and business transformation. Freeman, who spoke during the…
Stop misusing ‘Dr.’ or ‘Professor’ titles may attract disciplinary actions, BOSAN warns lawyers
The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) has issued a stern warning to its members over the rising trend of adopting undeserved academic titles, describing it as an “unbridled…
Ondo High Court Judge, Justice Bamidele Adeleye, dies at 65
Hon Justice Bamidele Adeleye of the Ondo State High Court has passed away, leaving a profound void in Nigeria’s judicial community. The news was confirmed on Friday in Akure by…
EFCC’s axe dangles over 100 lawyers as 17 get LPDC sanctions
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri No fewer than 100 lawyers are currently under the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This revelation coincided with the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee…
Olajengbesi interim quits Law Corridor to pursue political ambition
Abuja-based lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has stepped aside from Law Corridor, an Abuja-based law firm, as he prepares to pursue his political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a…
Atoyebi extols AGF Fagbemi’s score card as Justice Minister
The convener of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BATIG), Honourable Bamidele Atoyebi, has described the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), as…
NBA condemns assault, beating, abuse of Yobe lawyer by police
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the alleged beating, abuse, and assault of one of its members, Saminu Na’iloka, by officers of the Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters in Fune Local…
CLASFON AGC 2026: “Thine Power” — A gathering of faith and legal excellence
The stage is set. The moment is here. The anticipation is rising. The CLASFON National Conference is not just another gathering; it is a convergence of vision, faith, intellect and…