Tag: lawyer

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Mazi EmekaAugust 19, 2016

PROFILE: What Ken Saro-Wiwa told Chidi Odinkalu in 1993

by Mazi Emeka He almost single-handedly raised the profile of Nigeria’s human rights body, daring to confront the same government ...

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Mazi EmekaAugust 8, 2016

Profile: In case you haven’t noticed, Bolanle Austen-Peters is changing EVERYTHING about Nigerian theatre

It is 4:05pm; Bolanle Austen-Peters walks into the room – no airs – clad in a loose fitting black blouse ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJuly 14, 2016

Buhari celebrates children’s graduation, call to bar (PHOTOS)

On Thursday July 14, 2016 Halimat, one of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari was called to the Nigerian Bar. ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 30, 2016

Certificate suit against Buhari thrown out, lawyer says ‘my family is concerned’

The suit challenging the legitimacy of the WAEC certificate of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been struck out by Adeniyi Ademola, justice ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 26, 2016

‘I shall triumphantly walk out of Kuje Prison’ – Charles Okah speaks from jail

Charles Okah, the alleged mastermind of the 2010 Independence Day bombing in Abuja, was said to be under quarantine for ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 20, 2016

Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer angered by clients, threatens to quit

A mild drama played out in court on Monday, during the trial of Nnmadi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 19, 2016

Report: Buhari may sue prosecuting lawyer in WAEC certificate case

President Muhammadu Buhari might pursue legal action against lawyer, Nnamdi Nwokocha, who filed a suit challenging the President’s qualification for ...

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Oreoluwa PetersJune 7, 2016

Falz the Bahd Guy lands international recognition from BET

Falz the Bahd guy witnessed a major turnaround in his entertainment career in 2015. All that hard work began to ...

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Op-Ed EditorJune 2, 2016

Opinion: Read that contract before signing

by Ty Legal It is common knowledge that people hardly read all those ‘terms and conditions’ before clicking ‘I agree’ ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoApril 29, 2016

Nigerian soldiers beat up lawyer for making a suggestion (VIDEO)

A video showing some soldiers of the Nigerian Army battering a Lagos-based lawyer at 7th Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos State, ...

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Mazi EmekaApril 27, 2016

‘EFCC is holding a sword of Damocles over Justice Umar’ – Saraki’s lawyer

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, again on Wednesday, threatened to throw out Senate President, Bukola ...

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Mazi EmekaApril 21, 2016

Drama ensues between Saraki’s lawyer and a reluctant EFCC witness at the CCT

Again, on Thursday, the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal took a dramatic turn ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 22, 2015

Despite being jobless for months, Fashola turned down a NIPOST job

Babatunde Fashola always wanted to be a lawyer, but circumstances almost forced him to change his path in life. But ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 9, 2015

7 things we learnt about Diezani’s family from her lawyer

A statement released by the lawyer of Diezani Alison-Madueke, has given much insight into the family of the former Petroleum ...

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Ada IgboanugoAugust 30, 2015

Twitter goes berserk over AP’s description of George Clooney’s wife

Human-rights lawyer Amal Clooney, is now being known more as a celebrity wife. The councilor represented Canadian national Mohammed Fahny, ...

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Janeth JJuly 2, 2015

Lawyer Agbazuere says APC harassing NASS might lead to Buhari’s impeachment

Abia State based lawyer and human rights activist, Anthony Agbazuere, has warned the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to let the ...

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Janeth JApril 16, 2015

Too many fake lawyers are undermining the profession, CJN laments

by Ranti Joseph The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Mahmud Mohammed has expressed worries over the rising number of ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 17, 2014

“They slit her throat”: Female lawyer found murdered in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Temitope Onitiju   A popular female Lagos lawyer, Ola Adeola, has been found murdered in her home in Oniru Estate, ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 17, 2014

Mutiny: Military fires GOC attacked by convicted soldiers

by Akan Ido Major General Ahmed Mohammed, the former General Officer Commanding the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 6, 2014

Poor people must be allowed to borrow from national cake || Federal High court orders FG

by Jewel Stephen Poor Nigerians have a reason to be merry, especially the entreprenuerial ones, going by the ruling of ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 5, 2014

Sanmi Abiodun: Love me, I am a Lawyer (Y! PolicyHub)

by Sanmi Abiodun With that said, it is important to state that If lawyers have simply complied with all these ...

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July 19, 2014

Twilight at Terracotta Indigo unveils at Swe Bar

by Akintomiwa Agbaje For lovers of literature and fans of Umari Ayim, lawyer, author and poet who has successfully carved ...

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July 17, 2014

Death should have taken us, not him – Bamidele Aturu’s parents lament

by S’ola Filani Mr. and Mrs. Felix Aturu, Felix (80) and Felicia (70),  parents of the Lagos-based lawyer and human ...

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July 7, 2014

Elnathan John: Of silence and other great answers for fools

by Elnathan John I just saw this tweeted by Pastor E. A Adeboye: “If the one blocking your marriage is ...

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April 25, 2014

Opinion: Dear APC, allow me to introduce the man for the job in 2015

by Tunde Samuel Like every human being, Fashola is NOT a saint, he has his flaws. In politics there are ...

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April 21, 2014

#TheYNaijaInterview: “My dad is still shattered that I’m not a lawyer” – What’s Up Africa’s Ikenna Azuike

by Wilfred Okiche Ikenna Azuike is a London based, Nigerian born entertainer and founder of the video blog What’s Up ...

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February 9, 2014

Ayo Sogunro: The straight Nigerian’s guide to the Anti-gay law

by Ayo Sogunro And that is why every sensible legal system understands that what goes on in a person’s underwear ...

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February 7, 2014

“I am a regular visitor to SSS”: Asari Dokubo opens up on his arrest

by ‘Jola Sotubo The controversial leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, Muhajid Dokubo-Asari was yesterday summoned to the ...

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February 6, 2014

Why Asari Dokubo was arrested by secret service operatives

by Adeola Balogun The President of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari aka Asari Dokubo has been arrested by ...

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February 5, 2014

‘I bought the wig and gown from the market’: Fake Lawyer nabbed in court (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo   The fake lawyer, Daniel Ikhidenor Ikhuoria   A 30-year old suspected fake legal practitioner, Daniel Ikhidenor Ikhuoria has ...

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