Law and Legal Updates

BY STEPHEN SIMON The Legal Aid Coordination Committee (LACC) has intervened in the case of sexual abuse against a minor and child abuse involving a suspect Mr. Uche James Orji.…

By Stephen Simon Senior judicial leaders from more than 20 countries converged on Abuja for the inaugural International Bar Association (IBA) Judges' Forum Conference, with participants examining growing threats to…

By Stephen Simon Question 1: Adoption of candidates by regional forums“Thank you for that question. The truth is this practice belongs in the dark ages not in 2026. Certainly, adoption…

By Stephen Simon The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has cleared the way for the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to proceed with its 2026 National Officers' Election after setting…

By Stephen Simon President Bola Tinubu has charged judicial officers across the country to ensure that justice is dispensed swiftly, fairly and without prejudice, warning that delays and compromise in…

By Stephen Simon History was made on Friday 26th June 2026 as a new chairman and executive committee were elected in the biennial elections for the Nigerian bar association Surulere…

By Stephen Simon The British-Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) will next week bring together leading legal professionals, policymakers, investors and business executives in Lagos for its Nigeria Summit 2026, as the…

By Stephen Simon The Nigerian Law School has issued an urgent directive to 18 candidates who have yet to submit their Body of Benchers forms, warning that failure to comply…

By Stephen Simon The British-Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) will bring together leading legal professionals, policymakers, investors and business executives in Lagos this week for its Nigeria Summit 2026, as the…

By Stephen Simon The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared the termination of the appointment of Prof. Ngozi Ijeoma as Vice Chancellor of Citiedge University wrongful and unfair,…