Akangbe, SAN invites the Bar to Unwind: Eastern Lawyers’ Hangout set for Umuahia
You’re warmly invited to an evening of culture, connection, and camaraderie at the Eastern Lawyers’ Hangout. Join us for relaxed conversations, good vibes, and meaningful fellowship as members of the…
Judges recuse: Appeal stalls as NBA decries detention of lawyer, Bright Ngene
The Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Institute (NBA- HRI) has raised serious concerns over the continued detention of a legal practitioner, Mr. Bright Emeka Ngene, who remains in custody at…
Does A Notice To Quit A Premises Properly Served That Expires On A Saturday Valid? A Brief Look At Applicable Laws
By Dr. Raphael Christopher The short answer is no. However, let us examine relevant applicable laws to determine if this answer is correct. First, let us look at what are…
Rivers Chief Judge acted honourably over refusal to constitute panel on Fubara, says group
A pro-democracy advocacy group has defended the decision of the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi, to decline the constitution of a judicial panel to probe Governor Siminalayi Fubara…
N18.7b airline, investment fraud unmasked – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, exposed two large-scale fraud that allegedly drained more than N18.7 billion from over 900,000 Nigerians, revealing how foreign criminal networks, aided by…
Motor insurance fuels fastrack competition among top drivers of insurance business
Nigeria’s motor insurance segment has emerged as one of the most dynamic battlegrounds in the industry, with fresh figures from the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) Digest showing how leading underwriters…
Why Rivers CJ Declines To Constitute Impeachment Panel Against Fubara
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has declined to constitute a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, citing subsisting…
Fubara impeachment suit adjourned indefinitely as appeals take centre stage
A Rivers State High Court has adjourned indefinitely the suit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma-Odu, challenging the impeachment process initiated against them by the…
Remove ex-convict Maina as a Patron, NBA orders Garki Branch, decision is disgraceful
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has directed Mr. Bamidele Ojo, the Chairman of the NBA Garki Branch, to immediately revoke any alleged appointment of Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina as a Patron…
Court convicts stockbroker, firm for diversion of customer’s dividends, $80,000, N953m
Hon. Justice Modupe Nicole-Clay of a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, has convicted a stockbroker, Victor Ogiemwonyi, and his company, Partnership Securities Limited, for stealing the sum of…