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Only the court can decide Nnamdi Kanu’s fate on terrorism charges – Fagbemi

Robert Imoh — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:54:33 +0000

The Attorney-General of the Federation ( AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN says the offence of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu is a difficult one and can only the court is competent to determine the charge. Fagbemi said this while responding to questions at the Sectoral Ministerial Briefing on […]

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Senior Advocate wants positive change in lawyers’ wellbeing

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:47:40 +0000

Mr Adamson Adeboro an Abuja based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on Friday advocated for positive change in status of Nigerian lawyers to ensure improvement in their wellbeing. Adeboro said this in an interview in Abuja. ”I join other senior lawyers to advocate for the revolution of lawyers to ensure that their wellbeing is being […]

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Another association of lawyers, Law Society of Nigeria, emerges

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:08:29 +0000

Another professional association of lawyers called to the Nigeria Bar has been established. The association known as Law Society of Nigeria (LSN) is led by Mr Kunle Ogunba (SAN). This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the National Publicity Secretary of LSN, Mr Douglas Ogbankwa. Legal practitioners in Nigeria had been regulated solely under […]

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EFCC arraigns Lagos State’s former Attorney-General for alleged corrupt offers

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:01:32 +0000

EFCC arraigned the former Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr Olasupo Shasore (SAN) before an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Friday for alleged corrupt offers to public officers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Shasore was also arraigned on Thursday before a Federal High Court, Lagos, on a four-count charge of money laundering.

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Money laundering: Shasore to face four criminal charge

Abdulah Wahab — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:24:38 +0000

A former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Olasupo Shasore, SAN, is expected to be arraigned before a Federal High Court on October 20 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on charges bordering on money laundering offence. According to the charge, Shasore who was the Lagos State.Attorney-General and Justice Commissioner, […]

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Mustapha Akanbi, Igbokwe, Chiroma, Wogu, Olanipekun, 26 others become SANs

Robby Akeju — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:56:14 +0000

The Legal Practitioners` Privileges Committee (LPPC), on Thursday, elevated 31 legal practitioners to the rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). Mrs Hadizatu Mustapha, Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen in Abuja. “The Legal Practitioner` Privileges Committee at its 133rd plenary held July 12 has elevated 31 legal practitioners […]

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‘Brother, welcome to SAN Club’

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:37:33 +0000

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN (right) congratulating his brother, Akinlolu, during his conferment as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) at the Supreme Court, Abuja…on Monday.

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Keyamo, Olusola Oke, 28 others named Senior Advocates

Robby Akeju — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:48:38 +0000

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), on Thursday, announced the appointment of 30 legal practitioners to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Mrs Hadizatu Mustapha, made the announcement in Abuja while briefing newsmen at the end of the committee’s 127th meeting. Mr Festus Keyamo, who is […]

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Onadeko, Azinge, Adesanya, Olanipekun, others become SANs

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 20:03:19 +0000

The Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Olanrewaju Adesola Onadeko, and 20 others, on Monday, made the list of lawyers elevated to the rank of senior advocates. The Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Ahmed Gambo Saleh, Secretary of the Legal Practitioner and Privileges Committee, said the new SANs will be inaugurated on September […]

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