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The Nigerian Bar Association Tuesday issued a statement Tuesday calling the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of the Governor, Deputy, and state legislators by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “unconstitutional.” “The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken due notice of the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as contained in his address to the nation today, 18th March 2025. This declaration according to the President is due to the prevailing political tension in the state and due to the “vandalization of pipelines between yesterday and today:”…

On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers state amid a deepening political crisis. The crisis stems from a power struggle between Siminalayi Fubara, the state governor, and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor who now serves as the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). The rift had led to a split within the state house of assembly, with lawmakers at odds with the governor. Addressing the situation in a live broadcast, Tinubu announced the suspension of Fubara, Ngozi Odu, his deputy, and all members of the Rivers Assembly for an initial period of six months. The…

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, says over 90 per cent of land in Nigeria remains unregistered. He said this has resulted in over 300 billion dollars in loss due to longstanding land registration challenges. Dangiwa disclosed this on Tuesday at the National Land Registration and Documentation Programme (NLRDP), a National Workshop, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Abuja. He said that since the inception of formal land registration in Nigeria in 1883, the processes have been conducted under a non-compulsory sporadic system. “This process was slow, cumbersome, opaque and expensive for the…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged judges to take a leading role in the fight against financial crimes and ensure that the nation’s legal system does not become a facilitator of illicit financial flows. She made this call in Abuja during a sensitisation programme on anti-money laundering, combating the financing terrorism, and countering proliferation financing risk assessment for the Judiciary. This was disclosed in a statement released on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the CJN, Tobi Soniyi. According to the statement, Kekere-Ekun emphasized the need for collaboration between the judiciary, lawyers, law…

Four years after the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, seven healthcare professionals will go on trial, accused of negligence during his final days. The four-month trial, set to begin on Tuesday, March 11, in San Isidro, Buenos Aires, will hear testimony from more than 100 witnesses, including Maradona’s family members and doctors who treated him over the years. The seven defendants face potential prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years if convicted. Maradona, who battled cocaine and alcohol addictions for decades, died on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, while recovering from brain surgery for…

A dramatic scene unfolded at the Akure Family Court as Mr. Daniel Atilo, an Igala man from Kogi State, declared that the ‘’gods of his land would deal with him” if he complied with a court order mandating him to provide financial support for the three children he had with his estranged wife, Mrs. Toyin Atilo. Atilo, who spoke before the court, insisted that his wife had agreed to abide by Igala traditions before their marriage. According to him, under Igala customs, if a man’s wife engages in adultery, she must return to the gods to seek atonement. He alleged…

Afam Osigwe (SAN), the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has raised concerns about the worsening security situation in the South-East, citing widespread illegal detentions, extrajudicial killings, and human rights abuses. In an interview with a correspondent in Enugu, Osigwe condemned the rising lawlessness, stating that these developments have led to a breakdown of order in the region. “The security issue in the South-East deserves urgent attention. Many communities have lost local government presence, police stations have been destroyed, and kidnapping for ransom has become commonplace,” Osigwe said. He also criticized the practice of some magistrates issuing remand orders…

The federal government has unveiled the standards and guidelines for establishing and coordinating organ/tissue transplantation services in the country. The development is to provide hope and promote transparency, accountability and adherence to international best practices. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako performed the official launch of the standards and guidelines document, in Abuja yesterday. Validated on November 13, 2024; the minister asserted that the document is a significant milestone to enhance organ donation and practices in Nigeria; emphasizing it is a life-giving opportunity that offers a second chance to individuals suffering from end-stage organ failure. He said,…

The federal government, on Thursday designated and listed some individuals including Simon Ekpa and entities on the Nigeria Sanctions List following their involvement in terrorism financing. The individuals and entities were recommended for designation by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee during a meeting that was held in Abuja on Thursday. According to government documents, the development was in accordance with Section 54 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. The unit explained that the Attorney-General of the Federation, with the approval of the President, said the they must be thereupon designated to be listed on the Nigeria Sanctions List. It…

For the first time, a Big Four firm has been approved to practice law in the U.S. KPMG just secured Arizona Supreme Court approval to launch KPMG Law US, an independently managed law firm that will offer legal and consulting services. Arizona, which scrapped traditional restrictions on non-lawyer ownership in 2020, has now become the testing ground for what could be a major shift in legal service delivery. Most states still prohibit non-lawyers from owning law firms, but supporters argue that changing these rules could reduce costs, increase competition, and improve access to justice. One major limitation: KPMG Law US…