By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have inaugurated a Joint Committee on Procurement Reforms, to embed legal expertise into Nigeria’s public procurement system. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Media and Public Relations inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For many journalists, activists and civil society actors in Nigeria, speaking out on public interest issues is now a risky undertaking. Beyond threats, intimidation and harassment, a growing number are finding themselves entangled in costly and prolonged legal battles. This is notContinue Reading
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 ensure it produces competent, innovative and globally competitive lawyers. Fagbemi made the call on Monday in Abuja at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2026 Legal EducationContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA) has called for stronger legal and institutional measures to curb rising use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in Nigeria. The group described it as a growing threat to free expression and democratic accountability. The Programmes Manager, HBBA, Hassan Nurudeen,Continue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo and Taiye Agbaje The Federal Government has secured 386 convictions out of 508 cases against terrorists in a mass trial. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who confirmed this to newsmen on Friday, said that out of a total ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atab/Justina Auta Amnesty International has sensitised residents of Iddo-Sarki Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the rights of women and girls as part of activities marking International Women’s Day. The campaign focused on educating women, girls and community members on their rights, available legal protections andContinue Reading
By Reporters Judicial stakeholders in Ondo, Osun and Ekiti States have called for improved welfare and working conditions for magistrates, acknowledging their critical roles in the administration of justice in the country. The stakeholders, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), lamented that many magistrates operate under poorContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ife Branch, on Sunday celebrated Ife indigenes and awarded outstanding dignitaries in the law profession. In his welcome address, Prof. Sola Olawoyin, SAN, who hosted the NBA, said the gathering was an opportunity for lawyers from Ife and beyond to network andContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Federal High Court, Ibadan Division, has won the second edition of the Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip Table Tennis Tournament in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament was organised by the National Industrial Court, Ibadan Division, in honour of Justice Benedict Kanyip, President,Continue Reading
