The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the immediate past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on administrative bail. EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed this to newsmen on Thursday. He said the former governor was released on Wednesday and that his passport is still being held by the anti-graft agency as part of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed its judgement on the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to declare the seat of the Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, and his deputy, Ivara Esu, vacant. The main opposition party filed the suit following the defection of the duo to the…
A Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has granted an interim injunction restraining the Federal Government or its representatives from evicting the African Union from seven properties. The African Union is a continental body consisting of 55 member states that make up the countries of the African continent with its headquarters…
“In these testing times, it is my hope that you can draw strength and inspiration from what we share, as we work together towards a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for all.” Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of Commonwealth Day 14th March 2022 It was in a spirit of celebration and reflection, that…
On Wednesday 16th March 2022, CLA President Brian Speers joined a virtual panel with Commonwealth experts, discussing how the Commonwealth can work together to protect children from exploitation and abuse. Hosted by It’s a Penalty and CommonProtect, the panel included leaders from the Commonwealth Secretariat, Commonwealth Lawyers Association, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Commonwealth Organisation for Social…
The Cross River State Government has approached the Court of Appeal to seek an order for the stay of execution against the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which sacked the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Eteng Williams, and 17 of his colleagues over their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party…
The Federal Executive Council has approved the sum of N92.12billion for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The approval by the council comes a day after President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated a new terminal building at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika,…
*Gov. Zulum, Sultan praise VP for setting up The Learning Center in Maiduguri *The students and teachers are the heroes, VP says Leadership is not just about holding exalted positions, but the real test is in the dedication and service to the people, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof Osinbajo said this yesterday…
Thank you for registering for the 2nd Annual NBAWF IWD Conference (In Commemoration of IWD 2022). As you may be aware, the conference this year is Hybrid and the physical venue is the Civic Centre Lagos. Attending the physical event affords you the benefit of engaging and networking with female lawyers across regions and various…
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N695.03 billion to the three tiers of government as revenue for February amid plans by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) limited to deduct N242.53 billion for subsidy. The FAAC Director Information, Mr. Olajide Oshundun, disclosed this in a communique on Tuesday, after a Virtual Conference. From…