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Abuja Court Rules Against Non-Specialist Lawyers Representing Police in Civil Suits
The National Industrial Court has barred police officers outside the Specialist Legal Cadre from representing the Force in civil cases and ordered the deployment of legal officers to every police station in Nigeria.
NLS Rejects NBA Opposition, Maintains Authority to Award ‘Blue Silk’ Status
The Nigerian Law Society defends its right to award the 'Blue Silk' rank, dismissing claims of illegality from the Nigerian Bar Association and the LPPC.
Abuja Federal High Court upholds FCCPC mandate to probe Air Peace fare complaints
A Federal High Court has ruled that the FCCPC is legally authorized to investigate consumer complaints about airline pricing, dismissing a lawsuit brought by Air Peace.
NLS and BOSCON assert their right to award Blue Silks rank to Nigerian lawyers
The NLS and BOSCON have declared their independent authority to confer the Blue Silks rank on Nigerian lawyers, arguing that the designation is an internal affair free from NBA interference.
Abuja Court Pushes Back Ruling on Malami Property Forfeiture
The Federal High Court in Abuja has delayed the judgment concerning the EFCC's attempt to seize 57 properties linked to former Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, moving the date to July 15.
Former Olympic athlete enters not guilty plea regarding Reflecting Pool damage charges
Former Olympian David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, with his lawyers suggesting he is being used to deflect from the site's failed renovation.
Abuja Court Adjourns Ansaru Terror Trial to July 20
The Federal High Court in Abuja has set a July 20 date to resume the trial of two alleged Ansaru commanders facing terrorism charges brought by the DSS.
Ikeja Court Admits Godwin Emefiele’s Statements as Evidence in $4.5bn Fraud Case
A court in Ikeja has cleared the way for the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele by admitting his contested statements as evidence in a multi-billion dollar fraud case.
Delta State Magistrate Court Grants Bail to Suspected Imposter Lawyer
A 30-year-old man accused of posing as a lawyer has been granted N200,000 bail by a Delta State Magistrate Court.
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar Sent to Kuje Prison Following Graft Charges
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar has been remanded in Kuje prison after appearing in court to face a four-count corruption charge brought by the Federal Government.