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Stakeholders seek international best practices in Nigeria labour relations

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By Omolabake Ohu Eminent Nigerians have called for the application of international best practices in labour relations and balancing the competing rights of both the employers and employees. They spoke during a conference themed; “resolving disputes in an environment disrupted by […]

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Cleric raises the alarm over alleged threat to life

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By Joseph Onyekwere A cleric, Prophet Martins Oni, has raised the alarm over a threat to his life in a petition he sent to the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 2, Police Command, Onikan, Lagos. Oni urged the police […]

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Ex-President Jammeh for trial over murder of Nigerians, others

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By Agency Reporter Former President Yahya Jammeh has been blamed for the killing of West African migrants, including nine Nigerians, the Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has said. Jammeh, who now lives in exile in Equatorial Guinea since his […]

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Court orders Oyo govt to derecognise monarch

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By Bisi Oladele An Oyo State High Court has ordered the state government to stop recognising the Onpetu of Ijeru as the traditional ruler of the Ogbomoso community. Justice K. Adedokun in a December 14 judgment upheld an earlier judgment of […]

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African Union, UN Must Ensure Ex-Gambian President, Jammeh’s Extradition To Senegal To Face Trial — Falana SAN

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By Unini Chioma Human rights’ lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has said that the leadership of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations must ensure that former Gambian dictator, Yahya Jammeh, and senior members of his government are extradited to Senegal […]

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Igboho alleges plot to eliminate him

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By Alao Abiodun Embattled Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has alleged a plot to eliminate him in the Benin Republic. The 49-year-old agitator was arrested by operatives of Brigade Criminelle (Criminal Brigade) on July 19 in Cotonou. Despite […]

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Court Stops Onyebuchi Okpala, Others From Conducting Agulu People’s Union’s Elections

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By Unini Chioma *Orders Commissioner Of Police To Ensure Compliance*Adjourns The Case To December 29 For Hearing*Directs Service Of Originating Processes By Substituted Means High Court in sitting in Anambra yesterday, ordered the members of the Caretaker Committee from conducting election […]

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MEGHAN MARKLE RECIEVES COURT-MANDATED PUBLIC APOLOGY FROM THE MAIL

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By OREORITSE TARIEMI Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has received her court-mandated public apology and payout from The Mail. The newspaper group on Sunday printed a statement on its front page acknowledging the Duchess’s win and a notice that “financial remedies […]

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Chairman, Board of NBA-ICLE, Tobenna Erojikwe … Knowledge and skills as the lawyer’s greatest tools.

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The witty saying that “a good lawyer knows the law and a great lawyer knows the judge” has some merit, but those who practice the profession know that technical depth, versatility, commercial awareness, and soft professional skills remain the foundational […]

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NBA IKEJA SET TO HOLD THE 18TH CHIEF GANI FAWEHINMI ANNUAL LECTURE ON SATURDAY, 15TH JANUARY, 2022

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The Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja branch is set to host the 18th Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture on Saturday, 15th January, 2022. The lecture holds annually with the aim of preserving the great legacies of Chief Gani Fawehinmi who was […]