The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has pleaded with the judiciary and the legislature to reject attempts to frustrate the government, DAILYPOST reports.NYSC Portal He gave the charge while delivering a paper entitled, “Strengthening the Synergy between the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary under the Rule … Read more
Dr Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, has asked the Court of Appeal to set aside his conviction by the lower court over alleged defilement of a minor. Mr Olaleye, in a notice of appeal filed by his lawyer, Dr Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, said that the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic … Read more
At a recent hearing in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, the Kogi State poll Petitions Tribunal issued an order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to grant Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party’s gubernatorial candidate, access to electoral materials. This decision responded to a plea made by S.E. Aruwa, SAN, on behalf of Ajaka, … Read more
Mr Mba Ukweni, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on Nigerians to refrain from demonising the nation’s judiciary. VANGUARD reports.NYSC Portal Ukweni made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Calabar. Reacting to the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal delivered in Abuja on … Read more
Mr. Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, Seun Kuti’s lawyer, has given the reason that his client refused to write any statement to the Police. THE NEWS reports.Information Guide Nigeria The lawyer, in a statement Tuesday morning said although his client had been with the Police since 8:00am on Monday 15th May, 2023, “Seun Kuti notes that it … Read more
In order to promote and secure victory for the kind of candidates they want in elective public positions, knowledgeable young Nigerians must reach out further to connect and build bridges with their colleagues in semi-urban and rural areas who are not as privileged and exposed as themselves. THE NEWS reports. This will be useful in … Read more
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Okey Wali, SAN, has been set free from the den of kidnappers. INDEPENDENT reports.Information Guide Nigeria The 26th president of the NBA was kidnapped and held hostage for 14 days following a violent attack on his convoy along East-West Road, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area … Read more
SAN salary in Nigeria – How much does a Senior Advocate of Nigeria Earn – In Nigeria, the legal profession is highly respected and admired. Lawyers are considered to be one of the most highly educated and professional individuals in the country. Amongst lawyers, Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) are highly esteemed for their wealth … Read more
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday inaugurated the legal team to challenge the controversial presidential election of February 25, 2023. PeoplesGazette reports. The PDP presidential candidate, while inaugurating the legal team at his campaign headquarters in Abuja, charged it to establish the claim of illegality in the February 25 presidential … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Friday administered the oath of office to Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, who takes over from Mr Olumide Akpata as the 31st President of the NBA. Maikyau, who won the NBA presidential election last July, was sworn-in during the association’s 62nd Annual General Conference held in Lagos. THIS DAY reports. … Read more