Lawyers defend statutory sentencing for rape cases
2026-05-28
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.Continue Reading
Ex-NBA Chairman tasks lawyers on priotising physical, mental well-being
2026-05-24
Ex-NBA Chairman tasks lawyers on priotising physical, mental well-beingContinue Reading
Corporate lawyers key drivers of Nigeria’s economic growth – Expert
2026-03-01
By Chinyere Omeire A legal practitioner, Mr Adedoyin Afun, has praised corporate legal leaders as the driving force behind Nigeria’s economic stability and institutional progress. Afun, partner at Bloomfield LP, made the remarks at the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 General Counsel (GC) Powerlist Nigeria, hosted by his firm onContinue Reading
LPPC warns lawyers against use of Blue Silk title
2026-02-13
By Ebere Agozie The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has warned legal practitioners against the use of the rank ‘Blue Silk’, as distinct from the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Kabir Akanbi, the Chief Registrar of the SupremeContinue Reading
BPP urges emergence of procurement Lawyers to tackle corruption
2025-08-29
By Lucy Ogalue lThe Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has urged the emergence of procurement lawyers to address corruption and procurement deficits in Nigeria. Adedokun, in a statement by his Head of Public Relations, Zira Nagga, on Friday made the call at the 65th Annual GeneralContinue Reading
No mega financial fraud is possible without lawyers’ support– EFCC chair
2024-11-18
By Taiye Agbaje The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, says no mega financial fraud, especially illicit financial flows, is possible without lawyers’ support. Olukoyede stated this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference in Abuja. The News AgencyContinue Reading
