By Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. “In Nigeria, wrongdoers get away with impunity because the system offers no immediate remedy.” – J.S. Okutepa, SAN The Supreme Court of Nigeria, established under Section 230(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), is the apex court in the nation’s judicial hierarchy. Its composition, as prescribed by Section 230(2) of…
“All lawyers are learned but others are more knowledgeable in certain areas than others. Accept this simple truth and learn to consult experienced colleague(s) in the relevant areas of law.”
“Notably on the list are two seasoned legal practitioners from Kaduna Branch of the NBA popularly known as the Premier Bar. They are the present Attorney General of Kaduna State – Sule Shu’aibu, ESQ and Abiola Isiaq Oyebanji, ESQ. The former General Secretary of the NBA – JONATHAN TAIDI GUNU, ESQ also made the list.”
By Arthur Marcus Obiene Law firm marketing in Nigeria has been quite challenging, especially when it comes to complying with Rule 39 of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) as enacted by the General Council of the Nigerian Bar. Rule 39 of the Nigerian Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners regulates the way in…
It seems Maikyau has allowed his 2nd identity as the APC Lawyer to influence or impart negatively on his 3rd identity as NBA President. When you see news items like “NBA President Y.C. Maikyau, SAN thanked President Tinubu for appointing Lateef Fagbemi, SAN as the AGF” you begin to wonder if the Constitution permits appointment of a Medical Doctor as an AGF, hence the appreciation for the favour done NBA by the President.