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LPPC Shortlists Law Professor Sacked for Exam Malpractice

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted for the rank of SAN, an applicant who only a few years ago earned a pink slip and general infamy for smuggling unauthorised material into an examination facility. According to Peoples Gazette, Benedicta Lopez…

16/09/2023

Tinubu Nominates Cardoso as New CBN Governor

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian…

15/09/2023

[FULL LIST]: Falana, Ajulo, Other Senior Lawyers Shortlisted for Rank Of SAN

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee on Thursday released the full list of senior lawyers shortlisted for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). On the 69-man shortlist obtained by The Lawyer are Funmi, wife of Mr Femi Falana (SAN); the daughter of…

14/09/2023

Tinubu Appoints Adedeji As FIRS Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has appointed his Special Adviser on Revenue, Zacch Adedeji, as the new Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). This was contained in a Thursday statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, saying the erstwhile FIRS…

14/09/2023

Total Blackout As National Grid Collapses Again

There is a significant power outage across Nigeria after the national electricity grid reportedly collapsed early Thursday morning. The grid collapse has resulted in a massive loss of supply to power distributors nationwide. Some electricity distribution companies confirmed the development with a statement on…

14/09/2023

The Remarkable Journey Of Lawal Mohammed Alade Pedro SAN

In 1987, Mr. Lawal Mohammed Alade Pedro, SAN, was just an ordinary State Counsel (Level 8 Civil Servant) in the Lagos State Ministry of Justice. Fresh from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria with a 2nd Class Upper Degree in Law and the…

14/09/2023

NBA 3rd Vice President Responds to NBA President’s Allegations

1.0 PROTOCOLS The Board of Trustees The Body of Benchers President Distinguished National Officers Past Presidents The Body of Benchers The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Chairman General Council of the Bar Past…

13/09/2023

Minister Entangled In UNICAL Sexual Harassment Scandal

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy, has found herself embroiled in controversy following accusations of interference in the sexual harassment scandal involving the suspended dean of the University of Calabar’s (UNICAL) law faculty, Prof. Cyril Ndifon. In August, a wave of…

12/09/2023

NBA Assistant General Secretary Responds to NBA President’s Allegations

Daniel Kip, Assistant General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has strongly denied allegations of financial misconduct leveled against national officers. In a detailed response to the NBA’s Calabar Branch, Kip maintained his integrity and commitment to transparent service. The allegations, which…

12/09/2023

UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Nigerians

The United Arab Emirates, on Monday, lifted its months-long visa ban on Nigerians. This is as Etihad and Emirates Airlines are to resume flight operations to Nigeria with immediate effect. The decision follows talks between President Bola Tinubu, and his Emirati counterpart, Mohamed bin…

11/09/2023

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