In tandem with the issues and platforms for change discussed at COP26 , an new initiative has been launched for lawyers who have a crucial role to play in tackling the climate crisis. The World Lawyers’ Pledge on Climate Action…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Gwagwalada Branch has urged the NBA President to canvass for the deletion of provisions empowering the Body of Benchers (BoB) to issue practicing licence to law firms from the proposed new Legal Practitioners Act, while…
The Chairman of Section, Public Interest And Development Law (SPIDEL) of the Nigerian Bar Association, Monday Ubani, has explained why the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, cannot set up an independent panel to probe the siege of Justice Mary Odili’s…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to address all issues in the December 2020 Agreement. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, stated this on Monday while addressing reporters in Abuja. He…
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Joseph Daudu SAN has called for a high-powered investigation into the invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Peter-Odili on the 29th of October, 2021, by suspected security agents. Speaking yesterday…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad has stated that the creditable performance of the Judiciary and its timely intervention prevented the present democratic status of the country from collapsing. He said this on Monday during the 2021 All Nigeria…
The Federal Government will continue to support efforts and reforms that safeguard the integrity of the Nigerian Judiciary, its independence from all forms of interference, and ensure it maintains the highest level of responsiveness and professional standards. Also, because Nigeria…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday set up a four-member committee led by Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) to raise a White Paper on the reports submitted by the Judicial Panel of…
President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Durban, South Africa assured that the Nigerian government will continue to support efforts to broaden the economy through multilateral financing. The President spoke when Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors…
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Council for Legal Education and some Senators on Monday vehemently berated the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly over attempts to compel the Federal Government to create additional six law schools. Their actions followed moves…