Lawyers unite against bullying from the Bench
Like the NBA, lawyers have expressed concern over acts of bullying being displayed by some judges in the course of court proceedings, saying such action speaks to a deeper unease…
Concerns over judges’ abuse of judicial powers
Lawyers unite against bullying from the Bench Like the NBA, lawyers have expressed concern over acts of bullying being displayed by some judges in the course of court proceedings, saying…
Greed drives senior lawyers, judges, others to jeopardize Nigeria’s future — Prof. Pat Utomi
A renowned economist and public intellectual Professor Pat Utomi has delivered a sharp Easter message on X (formerly Twitter), condemning senior lawyers and judges for allegedly jeopardizing Nigeria’s future through…
Haunted Wigs: Lawyers Share Mysterious Courtroom Experiences
Although Nigeria’s constitution does not recognise witchcraft or the use of charms, long-standing rumours persist about alleged spiritual attacks on lawyers and the judicial system, writes CHIJIOKE IREMEKA In many…
Akangbe, SAN connects with Lokoja lawyers
Emphasises unity and professional development It was such a great moment for me to connect with Lokoja Lawyers at a Meet and Greet session. It was more than just a…
Wanted In Nigeria: Open Justice System
By Tonnie Iredia The Southwest of Nigeria leads in several aspects of life in the country today because its pioneering leader, Obafemi Awolowo had before independence in 1960, created for…
Sorry, My Lord Is Not Sitting
By Festus Ogun Yes, “my lord is not sitting”. So, what can you do about that other than to murmur and return to your office? This information about my lord’s…
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…
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…
EFCC is prosecuting 100 lawyers for financial crimes – Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that about 100 senior lawyers are currently facing prosecution over alleged corruption-related offences. Olukoyede made the revelation…