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Lawyers defend statutory sentencing for rape cases
Some legal practitioners in Lagos have argued that the punishment for rape is prescribed by statute and therefore cannot be arbitrarily altered by the courts.
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Arbitration vital tool for commercial dispute resolution says Prof. Ufot
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Prof. Dorothy Ufot, on Tuesday described arbitration as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism, vital for tackling commercial disputes globally.
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NDLEA re-arrests suspect who allegedly faked death
Re-arrest By Usman Aliyu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo command, has re-arrested suspected drug trafficker, Ibrahim Lawal, for allegedly faking his…
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Artisans docked for allegedly stealing iron rods from Moshood Abiola National Stadium
Stealing By Ugochi Ugo-joy Ndubuisi Two artisans were on Tuesday docked in a Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly stealing iron pipes…
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Alleged N626m fraud: Ex-SDP Chairman Gabam knows fate June 17
By Patience Omoha An FCT Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2 on Monday adjourned until June 17 the alleged N626 million fraud…
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FG, NBA seek urgent reform of legal education
By Rashidat Kabiru/Ibironke Ariyo The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has called for urgent and coordinated reforms in Nigeria’s legal education system to…
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Justice Ekwo unveils book on insolvency, bankruptcy laws
By Wandoo Sombo Justice Inyang Ekwo has unveiled a book titled “Insolvency, Bankruptcy Laws and Practice in Nigeria” a publication that provides a comprehensive examination…
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Man, 32, docked over alleged illegal electricity connection
Arraignment By Sandra Umeh A 32-year old man, Suleiman Atinshola, on Monday, appeared before the Ojo Magistrates' Court, Lagos, over alleged illegal connection of…
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Ex-NBA Chairman tasks lawyers on priotising physical, mental well-being
Ex-NBA Chairman tasks lawyers on priotising physical, mental well-being
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Court voids INEC timetable for conduct of 2027 polls
Judgment By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has voided the 2027 election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…