Lagos, Port Harcourt & Abuja Law School Campus Lead Top Nigerian Law School Campus To Produce Most 1st Class Graduates In Nov. 2023 Bar Final Exam
A total of 4,412 candidates were successful out of a total of 5,300 who sat for the examination. Among the successful candidates, 251 had First Class. On the other hand, a total of 888 candidates failed the final Bar examination conducted in November 2023. Among the top 10 universities that
Assault on Lawyers: NBA SARC Chairman, Chukwuka Ikwuazom Announces Town Hall Meetings With Law Enforcement, Says Enough is Enough
Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, Chairman of the NBA Securities Agencies Relations Committee (NBA-SARC), attended the NBA Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) monthly meeting...
A Glimpse into Henry Barnabas Ehi: The Young Aspirant Shaping the Future of the NBA
In the dynamic landscape of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), winds of change are blowing, and a new generation of legal minds is emerging to make their mark on the national stage. Among them stands Henry Barnabas Ehi, a young aspirant whose ambition and dedication are capturing attention as he
Legal Battle Ensues: Ini Edo and Chinenye Nworah Clash Over Ownership of Netflix Series “Shanty Town”
A brewing legal feud has erupted between Nigerian actress, Ini Edo, and filmmaker, Chinenye Nworah, collaborators on the acclaimed Netflix series, “Shanty Town,” as they grapple over the rights to the series. The genesis of this conflict traces back to discussions initiated by the Netflix team in Africa regarding a
NBA President Criticizes Federal Government’s Deal Allowing UK Lawyers in Nigeria
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, has voiced his opposition to a recent agreement by the Federal Government to permit United Kingdom lawyers to practice within Nigeria. Maikyau conveyed his concerns in an email circulated to members of the association titled, “Challenges with the Alleged ETIP
Olumide Akpata Emerges Labour Party Candidate for Edo Governorship Election
Olumide Akpata, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), clinched victory in the Labour Party (LP) primary election for the upcoming Edo governorship race, securing 316 votes to surpass his competitors. The eagerly anticipated Edo governorship election is scheduled for September 21. Prior to the primary, Akpata had expressed
Police reports as a requirement for treating gunshot victims in Nigeria ?
According to section 1 of the Compulsory Treatment & Care for Victims of Gunshots Act (2017) provides that: ” Any Hospital in Nigeria whether public or private shall accept and receive for immediate and adequate medical treatments with or without police clearance, any person with a gunshots wound”. While section 11 of the same Act
Enhancing Legal Safety: Chukwuka Ikwuazom’s Insights on National Security at NBA Garki Branch Meeting
The NBA Garki Branch witnessed a significant gathering on Friday, February 16, 2024, as Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, Chairman of the NBA Securities Agencies Relations Committee (NBA-SARC), graced the occasion with his presence. Addressing the branch members, the erudite Senior Advocate of Nigeria extended warm regards to the branch and its
Use Of Pidgin English In Nigerian Courts
written by IkankeAbasi Jimmy INTRODUCTION Nigeria is a linguistically diverse country akin to the Biblical Tower of Babel, with over 223 million people who speak over 500 different languages across various regions. Among these languages, Nigerian Pidgin English has emerged as a widely used lingua franca, fostering communication among various
Court orders Zan Ltd to Pay Sacked Worker’s Arrears, Pension Within A Month
Zan Ltd has been directed by Hon. Justice Polycarp Hamman of the National Industrial Court to settle Mr. Peter Eleonu’s outstanding salaries from July to October 2018, totaling N339,800.00, along with N90,000.00 as one month’s salary in lieu of notice, and N250,000.00 as general damages, all within one month. Additionally,