Where are Nigeria’s Lawyer-Statesmen?
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu On the eve of his decision to nominate Oliver Wendell Holmes as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt wrote…
CJN, Jurists, others warn Registrars against preferential treatment of Lawyers, Litigants
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Hon Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, has cautioned court registrars and judicial administrators against selective treatment of lawyers and litigants, warning that such practices…
NBA-ICLE announces free Convergence Africa Masterclass for lawyers
The Nigerian Bar Association Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE), in collaboration with The CEOs’ Portal, has announced the upcoming Convergence Africa Masterclass for the Law Industry, aimed at equipping…
2027: NBA caution lawyers against frivolous political party affairs cases
Raises alarm over ‘judicial interference’ in party affairs. The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has raised concerns over what it described as growing judicial interference in the internal affairs of political…
Moot court: Firm push for skilled, tech-Savvy lawyers
Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its justice system gained momentum on Thursday as stakeholders gathered in Abuja for the grand finale of the Juritrust Centre’s Criminal Justice Academy Moot Competition,an initiative…
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…