Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday said that the Nigeria legal profession was falling behind on advocacy.
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Implications of ban placed on 50 Nigerians from travelling abroad, by lawyers
By Innocent Anaba Mr Israel Mbaebie: While Section 41 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) guarantees every Nigerian the freedom of movement; section 41 (2) (a) however provides a caveat to the effect that the Federal Government may stop anyone from leaving Nigeria if he had committed a crime or is REASONABLY…
Missing Army Gen: CAN, FIDA, NOA seek end to Plateau killings
Following recent killings in Jos, Plateau State, over a missing Army General, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN; International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, and National Orientation Agency, NOA, yesterday, called for an end to the killings in Plateau State. Continue reading Missing Army Gen: CAN, FIDA, NOA seek end to Plateau killings at Vanguard News.
Defend justice, cleric urges judges, lawyers
A cleric, Pastor Sunday Awe, has urged judges and lawyers to defend justice in order to save Nigeria from extinction. Continue reading Defend justice, cleric urges judges, lawyers at Vanguard News.
Lawyers debunk corruption allegations against Senator Akpabio
Some human right lawyers have said there was no truth in the allegation that the former Senate Minority Leader and Senator, representing Akwa Ibom North… The post Lawyers debunk corruption allegations against Senator Akpabio appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Get more involved in oil, gas reforms, Wabote tells lawyers
Nigerian Lawyers have been enjoined to get more involved and active in the ongoing reforms in the Oil and Gas Industry. Engineer Simbi Wabote, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) made this call on Tuesday at a Panel session in the 58th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association…
Let national interest, security rather than rule of law guide your conduct, Buhari tells lawyers
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that rule of law must be subject to the supremacy of the nation’s security and national interest to ensure peace… The post Let national interest, security rather than rule of law guide your conduct, Buhari tells lawyers appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Terrorism: Lawyers vow to sue Idris Ahmed over malicious publications against Nigerian military
The Coalition of Lawyers Against Terrorism has concluded plans to sue one Idrsi Ahmed of the Coalition for Peace and Security (CUPS) for tarnishing the… The post Terrorism: Lawyers vow to sue Idris Ahmed over malicious publications against Nigerian military appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
Lawyers and violence : The corruption within exposed (2)
The Executive arm of government has committees set up that have seats for representatives of the NBA, so does the Judiciary and sometimes the Legislative arm. Being part of these committees come with perks and advantages. Continue reading Lawyers and violence : The corruption within exposed (2) at Vanguard News.
Kenya to train, sensitise lawyers on anti-doping laws to fight scourge
Kenya Anti-Doping Agency (ADAK), Chief Executive Officer, Japhter Rugut, on Saturday, said that lawyers would be trained and sensitise on anti-doping cases to fight the scourge in the country. Continue reading Kenya to train, sensitise lawyers on anti-doping laws to fight scourge at Vanguard News.
Lawyers and violence : The corruption within exposed
In every association, there is bound to be disagreements and differences of opinions; however, should these differences lead to violent outbursts or violent behaviour amongst learned gentlemen? The violent behaviour rears its ugly head during elections, and makes you wonder why there is so much fuss from candidates and their followers who engage in name-calling…
Defection: Legal redress, only option for APC – Lawyers
With the dust generated by the defection of a total of 51 federal lawmakers from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yet to settle, some senior lawyers have disclosed that the only option available for the party to ventilate its grievances about the decampees’ action is to go to court. The lawyers while baring…