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 […]
Three generation of lawyers! Nigerian lady recently called to bar shows off her grandma and mum who are also in the legal profession
A heartwarming video is going viral on social media showing a young Nigerian woman who just became a lawyer. The special moment was made even more inspiring as she appeared in the video with her mother and grandmother, who are also lawyers. This proud moment of three generations in the legal field is being praised […]
CJN Kekere-Ekun laments rising level of unethical conduct among Nigerian lawyers
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed deep concern over the decline in ethical standards among lawyers in the country. She highlighted the growing challenges in maintaining professionalism and discipline within the legal profession. Speaking at the public presentation of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee report at the Body of Benchers […]
Lawyers tackle NASS over proposed 5-year term for CJN, others
Recently, a bill introduced by the Nigerian House of Representatives sparked debate among legal professionals. The proposed law seeks to limit the tenure of key judicial officers, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the President of the Court of Appeal, and the Chief Judges of the 36 states, to five years. After this period, […]