Lawyers ask court to shut down NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Some Nigerian lawyers have approached the court, asking it to order the shutdown of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). The lawyers argue that the institute is operating outside its legal mandate and has failed to meet the purpose for which it was created. They insist that urgent judicial intervention […]
Lawyers Pull Out of Representing Abuja Bolt Driver, Abuwatseya, After Assault by Alex Ikwechegh
The lawyers representing Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing driver in Abuja, have withdrawn their legal services after he was assaulted by Alex Ikwechegh, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. The law firm, Deji Adeyanju and Partners, explained that the decision was made to preserve their professional integrity and uphold ethical standards in the legal profession. […]