Judiciary
PPDC offers free legal representations to 5,595 detainees
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has provided free legal representation to over 5,595 detainees, as part of efforts to address…
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Maintain standards in pro-bono practice, experts tell lawyers
By Ibironke Ariyo Experts have called on Nigerian lawyers to uphold the highest professional standards while providing pro bono legal services to ensure effective…
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NLRC, Plateau govt. to strengthen collaboration on law reform, good governance
By Wandoo Sombo The Chairman of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC) is to partner with the Plateau Government on strengthening justice sector reforms…
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Ex-NBA president cautions lawyers against societal stereotype, overreliance on AI
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer A Renowned legal luminary, Mr Joseph Daudu (SAN), has advised legal practitioners across the nation against relying on Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
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Stakeholders call for sustained criminal justice administration
By Adenike Ayodele Stakeholders in the judiciary sector have underscored the need for sustained efforts aimed at promoting the administration of criminal justice…
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Industrial Court hears N100m alleged wrongful dismissal suit against Guinness
By Alaba Olusola Oke A former Territory Manager with Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr Ntima Anya, has dragged the multinational beverage company, Guinness Nigeria Plc. …
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#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: Court bars Sowore, others from protesting around Aso Rock Villa, others
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained Mr Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, and others from protesting in some…
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FIDA seeks non-custodial sentencing, skills for juvenile
By Uchenna Ugwu The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ebonyi Branch has recommended the introduction of Non-Custodial Sentencing for children in conflict with…
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Presidential Prerogative of Mercy still undergoing review – Fagbemi
By Ebere Agozie The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has clarified that no inmate has been released under the recent Presidential Prerogative of…
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Confusion in court as woman slumps after husband insists on divorce
By Mujidat Oyewole There was confusion in an Area Court in Ilorin on Thursday, when a woman, Mulikat Yusuf, slumped after her husband, Ishaq…