Commencing proceedings during vacation at the Federal High Court: A critical examination of the summons ex parte procedure
By Oliver Azi The commencement of proceedings during the vacation of the Federal High Court presents a peculiar procedural question. While the court does not ordinarily sit during the periods…
Abia Community Protests Alleged Land Grab, Warns Buyers
The indigenes of Umunenweze in Okaiuga Nkwoegwu, in the Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, have appealed to Governor Alex Otti, to intervene and protect them from alleged…
Igbo US Military Veterans Seek Five-year Detainee’s Release
American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) has condemned the detention of one Ozioma Onyeaka along with some “innocent individuals” who have been wrongfully incarcerated “on mere suspicion.” In a…
Weah invitation: Activist Falana slams NBA, questions democracy record
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting former Liberian President, George Weah, to address lawyers at its 66th Annual…
Jonathan: Gov’t appointment based merit, integrity, meritocracy key to Nigeria’s progress
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for greater emphasis on integrity and merit in the appointment of people to leadership positions, saying no nation can make meaningful progress when competence…
Osinbajo advocates people-centred justice, urges judiciary to reposition justice system at NBA Conference
Former Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has called for reforms and policies that would place citizens at the centre of governance. The former Vice President spoke during a panel…
Are’s family insists on ownership of 20-acres land at Ibadan property, family contests ownership
The ownership of a 20-acre plot of land behind Bode Foam, Galilee Area, Oki, Olodo, Ibadan, acquired in 1968 by a prominent Ibadan indigene, the late Dr Lalekan Are, is…
Land dispute: Kwara, Ekiti communities battles over boundary, trade blames over attack
The Obbo-Ayegunle community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State and the Eda Oniyo community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State have again blamed each other…
Canada returnee bags 11-year jail over cannabis possession
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a Canada returnee, Abimbola Daniel, to 11 years’ imprisonment for unlawfully importing and possessing 2.5kg of cannabis. Justice Akintayo Aluko handed down…
‘Tax compliance essential for infrastructure, social services – Experts at NBA Conference declares
Nigerian lawyers have reaffirmed the pivotal role of taxation as a major source of government revenue for infrastructure development and the provision of social services, throwing their weight behind the…