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Lawyers, law enforcement agents trained on implementation of VAPP law in Osun

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By Toba Adedeji The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with a non-governmental organization, Action Health Incorporated (AHI) has trained lawyers and law enforcement agents in Osun State on strengthening legal responses to Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law, especially […]

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Acquit us, Evans’s co-defendants beg court

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..to know fate February By Agency Reporter Co-defendants of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans) on Friday prayed an Ikeja high court to acquitted and discharge them of charges of conspiracy and kidnapping brought against them by Lagos State Government. […]

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Hamzat Lawal: White paper on Lagos #EndSARS report an outcome of impunity

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By Kunle Daramola Hamzat Lawal, activist and chief executive of Connected Development (CODE), has described the white paper on the #EndSARS report as an outcome of impunity. On November 30, the Lagos government released a white paper on the recommendations of […]

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Justice Bolarinwa Babalakin exits

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• Nigeria loses another great jurist, mediator and philanthropist By Editorial Two narratives on the life and times of distinguished jurist and retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Bolarinwa Babalakin situated him professionally and socially. His death on December […]

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Alleged fraud: Court adjourns Nyako, others case until Jan. 24

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By Agency Reporter Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the trial of former Governor of Adamawa, Murtala Nyako and others until Jan. 24. Justice Abang fixed the date, following the appeal filed by the […]

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Caroline Ibharuneafe Congratulates the 72 newly Sworn-in Senior Advocates of Nigeria. Says the elevation is an evidence of hardwork.

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I am delighted to congratulate the 72 newly sworn in Senior Advocates of Nigeria, as I also thank God for making this possible. I must say that the conferment to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) by the […]

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Adesina Adegbite (AA) delivers the Lead Paper at the maiden Okehi Branch Law Week Lecture.

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The Past NBA National Welfare Secretary in his presentation on the topic: Artificial Intelligence and the Justice Delivery System In Nigeria – Enhancing The Ease of Adjudication called on the Judiciary across the country to adopt technological innovations towards enhancement […]

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New Legal Year: Arrest, Search Warrant Now To Be Approved By Chief Judges — CJN, Muhammad

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By Unini Chioma The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad, has announced major changes to the issuance of arrest and search warrants by law enforcement agents. Recalling the invasion of the official residence of Justice Mary Peter Odili by some […]

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Adesina Adegbite, FICMC Congratulates Newly Appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria

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It is with greatest joy that I joined many of my big brothers, friends and colleagues as they got sworn in today as members of the Inner Bar. Several Senior Advocates of Nigeria have shown astounding leadership at the Bar […]

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CJN swears in 72 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria

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By Agency Reporter The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Wednesday, swore in 72 legal practitioners recently elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The ceremony which took place at the main courtroom of the Supreme […]