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#EndSARS: Indicted officers to face prosecution as NEC approves compensation for victims

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by Ebunoluwa Olafusi The National Economic Council (NEC) says officers indicted by the judicial panels set up to probe police brutality will face prosecution. The federal government had directed states to set up judicial panels of inquiry into allegations of human rights […]

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Managing Partner of the Year Award Finalist: Charles Ajiboye, FICMC Set to win another ESQ. Award

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The Pentnouse Solicitors, a law firm at Victoria Island, Lagos is not unknown to many and has been ably managed by Charles Ajiboye, FICMC., past Publicity Secretary of the NBA Ikeja Branch. The firm has hosted several impactful interactive sessions […]

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Fmr NBA National Welfare Secretary, Adesina Adegbite Congratulates FIDA Oyo Branch on the Occasion of her 2021 FIDA Oyo Law Week

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I heartily congratulate the Chairperson, the Officers and all members of FIDA Oyo Branch on the hosting of a successful Annual FIDA Oyo Week. The 2021 Law Week which kicked off on the 8th of October will be brought to […]

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Wike Inaugurates Multi-Door Courthouse For Alternative Dispute Resolution

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By Unini Chioma Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has inaugurated the state’s multi-door courthouse that would offer an alternative resolution to litigations bordering on trade deals and social relationships. The inauguration event was held at the Rivers State High Court Complex […]

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ASUU To N/Assembly: Ban Govt Officials From Sending Kids To School Abroad

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked government officials in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to withdraw their children from foreign universities and… By Idowu Isamotu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked government officials in President […]

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ESQ Legal Awards 2021: Adedolapo Akinola, Kuda Head of Legal nominated to receive 40 under 40 award. Please vote for her

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Adedolapo Akinola, Head of Legal, Kuda Microfinance Bank Limited has been nominated to receive the 40 under 40 award of the ESQ legal award. The Rising Stars are young lawyers who exemplify distinction and quality service delivery and demonstrate superior […]

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Blasphemy: Drama As Abduljabbar Tackles His Lawyers In Court

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There was a mild drama at the Upper Shari’a Court in Kano, on Thursday, when controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasir Kabara, expressed dissatisfaction… By Clement A. Oloyede There was a mild drama at the Upper Shari’a Court in Kano, […]

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#EndSARS: Coalition Rejects Attempts ‘To Set Lagos On Fire Again’

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By Yvonne Ugwuezuoha Abdullateef Aliyu The Coalition of Concerned Civil Society Groups on #EndSARS under the aegis of Defend Lagos Coalition has vowed to frustrate attempts “to set Lagos on fire again” through protests to commemorate the one year anniversary […]

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Supreme court affirms Soludo as APGA governorship candidate

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by Bolanle Olabimtan The supreme court has affirmedChukwuma Soludo, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 6 election in Anambra state. The five-member panel […]

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Court orders Covenant University to pay ex-staff N10.3m as damages, terminal benefit

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By NAN The National Industrial Court on Thursday ordered Covenant University, Ota to pay its former staff Dr. Adekunle Oyeyemi the sum of N10.3 million as general damages, terminal benefit and salary.null The judge, Justice Ayodele Obaseki-Osaghae, delivering judgment also declared […]