Tag: law
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Law to ban open grazing underway in Ogun – Speaker
In its effort at stemming incessant herders/farmers’ clashes in Ogun, the House of Assembly says plans are in motion to legislate on animal husbandry and related activities in the state. The Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, disclosed this during a parley with executive members of the State Coalition of Civil Societies, led by its Chairman, Mr ... -
Assets Recovery Committee: AGF says guided by law
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN acted in compliance with the extant laws including the provisions Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Establishment Act 2004 in setting up the recently inaugurated Inter-Ministerial Asset Disposal Committee. This is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, the Special ... -
Legal committee confers SAN on 72 lawyers, highest ever
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has, at its 143rd meeting held on Friday. elevated 72 lawyers to the Senior Advocate cadre, the highest number ever, a statement signed by Dr. Festus Akande, on behalf of the committee secretary has said. The committee had in September shortlisted a total of 137 candidates, both at advocate ... -
AGF inaugurates National Arbitration Policy Committee
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has charged the newly inaugurated members of the National Arbitration Policy Committee to come out with a comprehensive policy that will, among other things, ensure that domestic transactions originating and terminating in Nigeria are arbitrated in the country. This is contained in a ... -
Malami charges Legal Aid council on equal access to justice for all
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has charged the Legal Aid Council to ensure equal access to justice for all irrespective of means and that Constitutional rights of citizens are respected, protected and defended. A statement from Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Office ... -
Zamfara: Real reasons Court dismissed suit against dissolution of LG chairmen
A High Court in Gusau, presided by Justice Bello Shinkafi on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by local government council Chairmen challenging their dissolution. The council chairmen, who were dissolved by the state government on June 4, 2020, challenged the action positing that, as duly elected officials, their tenure had not expired. Those council chairmen ... -
“I’m ready to testify before Salami panel” – Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has expressed his readiness to attend and testify before the Ayo-Salami Panel whenever he is invited. The is investigating the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC. This is contained in a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media and ... -
Rape under Nigerian laws and the need for amendment
By Michael Joseph and Toluwani Bamigboje Rape has a history that almost equalled the history of man’s creation. It is on record that the first recorded incidence of rape in the Bible was also in the Book of Genesis. Indeed biblically, rape was a constant feature among men and at a point it was taken ... -
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