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Legal Basis Challenged: Nigerian Law Society Disputes CJN Order on Lawyer Titles
The Nigerian Law Society argues that the Chief Justice of Nigeria's directive to replace the title 'Barrister' with 'Esquire' is legally unsupported and highlights contradictions in the oversight of legal professional titles.
Justice Minister Assumes Prosecution in Abuja IVF Fraud Case
Attorney General Prince Lateef Fagbemi has taken over the prosecution of Dr. John Abebe and two others in a multi-count fraud and medical privacy violation case in Abuja.
Nigerian Government and Bar Association Partner with UNICEF to Protect Children Through Pro Bono Legal Aid
The Nigerian government and the NBA have launched a partnership with UNICEF, valued at $100,000, to provide pro bono legal services and enhance justice protections for children across the country.
Bayo Ojo Celebrates Prof. Alfred Kasunmu as a Giant of Legal Scholarship
Former Attorney-General Bayo Ojo reflects on the life of Professor Alfred Kasunmu, praising his contributions to Nigerian legal education and his principled approach to his profession.
Lagos High Court Appoints Interim Manager for Chief Akindele’s Estate Amid Will Contest
The Lagos State High Court has appointed the Administrator-General to oversee the late billionaire Chief Labode Akindele’s estate as a legal dispute over his Will continues.
Court Orders EFCC and Zenith Bank to Compensate Homadil Realty ₦4 Million for Illegal Account Freezing
Justice M. A. Hassan has ordered the EFCC and Zenith Bank to pay a combined ₦4 million to Homadil Realty Limited for the unlawful restriction of the company's bank account.
Legal Aid Council Highlights Lack of Counsel and Funding as Drivers of Abia Prison Overcrowding
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria asserts that limited legal support and financial barriers are causing unnecessary prison overcrowding and prolonged detention of youths in Abia State.
Supreme Court Fines Lawyer N50 Million for Attempting to Reopen Final Verdict
A lawyer has been ordered to pay a N50 million fine by the Supreme Court after filing an abusive application to reopen a closed case regarding the Gwandu Emirate Council dispute.
Fagbemi Emphasizes Justice Reforms to Enhance Accountability and Accessibility
Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi has launched the new Governing Board of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, tasking them with driving judicial reforms that prioritize accessibility, efficiency, and the protection of fundamental human rights for the indigent.
Legal clash between senior lawyers forces postponement of Sowore’s defamation case
A heated verbal argument between senior lawyers Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika and Akinlolu Kehinde led to the suspension of Omoyele Sowore's defamation trial by Justice Mohammed Garba Umar.