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Judge Withdraws From EFCC Cases Against Malami, Cites Personal Reasons

Justice Obiora Egwuatu has recused himself from two cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar...

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JUDICIARY

Judge Withdraws From EFCC Cases Against Malami, Cites Personal Reasons

Cross River Magistrates Resume Strike Over Unmet Demands

CJ Tsoho Reassigns Malami’s Money Laundering Case to Justice Egwuatu

CRIMINAL PROSECUTION

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

Court Remands Man Over Alleged N37.4 Million Fraud in Lagos

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FAMILY LAW, MARRIAGE, & DIVORCE

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JUDGEMENT & RULINGS

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LAW FIRMS

Boutique Law Firms Redefining Legal Practice in Nigeria

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Leading Nigerian Law Firms Dominating the Commercial Space

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AO2LAW Celebrates 7 Years Of Excellence, Confirms 4 New Senior Associates

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WOMEN IN LAW

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LEGAL TECH

NITDA DG Pledges Support For CAC’s AI-Driven Transformation

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SECTORS

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CBN Okays Weekly FX Sale Of $150k To Each BDC

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RusselSmith Granted Pioneer Status in Advanced Manufacturing Innovation

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METRO NEWS

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POLITICS

INEC Registers Two New Political Parties

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Abdulrahman-Led PDP Schedules National Convention For March 28, 29

THE EXECUTIVE

Tinubu Appoints Ismail Yusuf As New NAHCON Chairman

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THE LEGISLATURE

Senator Natasha, Committee Chairman Clash At Budget Defence

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Senate Fixes Emergency Plenary Amid Debates About E-Transmission Of Results

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