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TELL IT NOT IN GATH THAT A NIGERIAN LAWYER IS A MARLIAN

Introduction A talented Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola (popularly known as Naira Marley), recently took Nigerians by storm through his unique brand of music. Having released some hit tracks, the young singer and song-writer launched his record label, Marlian Records, on 30 December 2019 at an occasion tagged “Marlian Fest”. Beyond the exciting beats which generally […]

stephenazubuike
January 20, 2020
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Lawyers should not worship in Military “Courts” fully robed.

First, a Court Martial is NOT a Court. Although, popularly referred to as a Military Court, it is best described as a tribunal which is constituted by recognised authority to hear and try special offences committed by only members of the armed forces in active service. The constitution of a Court Martial is likened to […]

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September 25, 2019
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Supreme Court tells lawyer fighting the appointment of a Judge to mind his business.

Nworka v. Ononeze-Madu [2019] 7 NWLR (Pt. 1672) 422 The Story Two lawyers, Chidi Nworka and Ndionyemma Nwankwo, sued Hon. Justice Mrs. Ann Ononeze-Madu, the 1st Respondent herein, (who was then a serving Magistrate in Imo State Judiciary) The Governor and Attorney-General of the State were also sued alongside. The suit was filed by the […]

stephenazubuike
June 25, 2019
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Case Law

What is the legal status of statement made by counsel from the Bar?

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] U.B.A. Plc v. Ujor [2001] 10 NWLR (Pt. 722) 589 at 607, para. A, per Opene, JCA: “It is settled that a statement by a Counsel from the Bar has the character of an oath and the Court is bound to take this into consideration.” Notes: In making the above pronouncement, the Court […]

stephenazubuike
October 5, 2018
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Case Law

Use of abbreviated names by legal practitioners appears risky but the Supreme Court has come to the rescue.

Dankwambo v. Abubakar [ 2016] 2 NWLR (Pt. 1495) 157 at 208, paras. C-F, per Ariwoola, JSC: “There are many senior legal practitioners and Judicial Officers whose first name as it appears on the roll of legal professionals of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has been abbreviated as it stands today, yet that abbreviation has […]

stephenazubuike
February 3, 2017
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Case Law

Why are lawyers called learned?

Njaba L.G.C. v. Chigozie [2010] 16 NWLR (Pt. 1218) 166 at 193 paras. B-C per Ogunwumiju, JCA: “…A lawyer is always learning, that is why we are called learned.” Notes: To put it in clearer perspective, the process of continuous learning has seen lawyers navigate through diverse areas of human endeavour. For instance, before a […]

stephenazubuike
October 25, 2016
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