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“He Practised As A Lawyer For Over 10 Years, Appeared In Court As ‘I.C. Igwe, Esq.’ And Cross-Examined A Witness” — Court Jails ‘Fake Lawyer’

The Anti-Fake Lawyers Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Aba Branch, has secured the conviction of a 38-year-old man, ...
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“Ajaokuta Settlement, Forfeited Assets, Paris Club, Mambilla And Abacha Funds” — Inside Five Deals Malami Was Reportedly To Be Questioned Over

The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, was to be questioned over at least five transactions conducted during his tenure in office, according ...
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“UNICROSS Student Arrested Over Viral Video Of Gunfire From Moving Vehicle” — Police Probe Alleged Cult Link, Source Of Pistol

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old student of the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, ...
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“Destroying Evidence, Intimidating Witnesses Will Be Treated As Serious Offence” — FG Names 10-Member Panel To Probe 37 NSCDC Custody Deaths

The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the ...
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“I’m Banning CNN, MS NOW And Politico From The White House” — Trump Accuses Outlets Of ‘Fake News’ As Legal Challenge Looms

United States President Donald Trump has announced what he described as an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the ...
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“Access Bank Is Shutting Down, Withdraw Your Money” — Police Arraign Two Women Over Alleged False Facebook, WhatsApp Report

The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned two women before the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations that they circulated ...
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“Civil Land Disputes Found Among 180 Criminal Cases Will Be Discontinued” — Anambra AG Says Genuine Offences Will Face Prosecution

The Anambra State Government has commenced the review of about 180 criminal cases arising from land disputes, with the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, saying ...
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“Okowa Joined APC Over Fear Of Corruption Cases, Not Sincerity” — Akpabio Allegedly Says In Leaked Audio As EFCC Maintains Probe Is Ongoing

A purported leaked audio recording attributed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stirred fresh controversy after a voice said to be his claimed that former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa ...
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“Let Him Mention Any Case He Has Handled” — Makinde Questions Alli’s Legal Practice As APC Fires Back, Says Engineer-Governor Runs Streetlights On Generators

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the state, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, have traded criticisms over their professional credentials and records ...
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“A Suspect Is Not A Convict, Whether Rich Or Poor” — NBA Demands Accountability Over 37 Deaths In NSCDC Custody

Demands Independent Probe, Questions Children’s Detention And Who Profits From Illegal Mining The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded a thorough, independent, transparent and credible ...
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“How Should Lawyers Appeal LPDC Decisions After Supreme Court Ruling?” — Body Of Benchers Sets Up Committee, Names NBA President Member

President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has attended her first meeting of the Body of Benchers in her capacity as NBA President, with the meeting taking up ...
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True Caller’s Business Model And The Lagos State High Court’s Rejection Of The “Implied Consent” Argument

By Olumide Babalola, PhD In 2023, the Federal High Court, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1432/2019, Olumide Babalola LP & Anor v True Software Scandinavia (Truecaller), delivered a decision concerning ...