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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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Adesina Adegbite,FICMC Congratulates NBA Portharcourt Branch on the occasion of her 2021 Law Week and Annual Bar Dinner

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I join the Branch Chairman, the Branch Officers, the great Bar Leaders and the entire members of NBA Portharcourt Branch to rejoice on this auspicious occasion of the 2021 Law Week and the Annual Bar Dinner. Reports have it that […]

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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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New Legal Year: Our Stand Against Culture Of Impunity Is Not Driven By Personal Vendatta — NBA President Akpata

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By Unini Chioma *Says Judges’ Appointment Will Remain Controversial So Long As The Antecedent Process Is Perceived To Be Opaque*Says It’s Time To Check Every Act Of Domestic Terrorism In Nigeria *Says Invasion On Justice Odili’s House Is Audacious Affront On The […]

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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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Lagos to launch restorative justice centre

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By Silver Nwokoro The Lagos State Government through its Ministry of Justice is set to launch the ‘Restorative Justice Centre’. The launch, according to the state, is part of efforts to ensure quick dispensation of justice, promote peaceful communities and prevent […]