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Badejo-Okusanya calls for harmony following NBA presidential victory
Following her election as the new NBA President-elect, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has appealed for unity among members while outlining her commitment to professional advancement and lawyer welfare.
NBA Elects Badejo-Okusanya as 33rd President After 34-Year Milestone
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has been elected as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association, becoming the second woman to lead the group in 34 years.
Femi Falana Questions Legality of Federal Government Housing Gifts to Judges
Legal expert Femi Falana has condemned the Federal Government for gifting houses to judges, demanding a legal justification and calling for equal housing support for other public workers.
Appellate Court upholds INEC 2027 election rules, overturning lower court ruling
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has cleared the way for INEC's 2027 election guidelines, reversing a prior Federal High Court judgment that had nullified them.
Kenyan Court Rejects Rastafarian Request to Legalize Cannabis
A Kenyan High Court judge has dismissed a petition from the Rastafarian community seeking the right to use marijuana for religious purposes, though he noted that the country's current drug laws may require review.
Kenyan High Court Rejects Rastafarian Petition to Legalize Cannabis
Kenya's High Court has ruled against a Rastafarian group's attempt to legalize cannabis, citing a lack of proof that drug laws violate their constitutional rights.
Delta State Monarchs and Senior Advocates navigate the intersection of royal decrees and constitutional law
Two SAN-holding monarchs in Delta State are testing the limits of royal authority by issuing bans on specific goods and social behaviors, sparking a national debate on the balance between traditional customs and constitutional law.
Abia State Convicts Two for Sexual Assault and Launches Public Registry for Offenders
Abia State has jailed two sexual offenders and launched a public register to expose those convicted of similar crimes.
Lagos Legal Practitioner Receives Prison Term for Environmental Law Violations
A 67-year-old lawyer in Lagos has been sentenced to seven months in prison for illegal waste disposal and failing to use authorized waste management services.
Kano Sharia Commission Vows to Penalize Unauthorized Friday Mosques
The Kano State Sharia Commission has announced that it will penalize any individuals or groups who establish Friday mosques without following the state's legal approval process.