Recently, Future Lawyer Series called for applications from interested and qualified young lawyers across Nigeria for sponsorship to the Fintech Foundation Course organized by the Nigerian Stock Exchange Academy in Lagos.   The sponsorship which is part of the continuing commitment of Future Lawyer Series towards the capacity building and professional development of young lawyers and

Mr. Damilare Ojo, a lawyer based in the Federal Capital Territory, took to social media to share his experience with the dreaded Coronavirus disease.  Ojo recently  tested negative to the virus and was discharged from the Gwagwalada isolation centre in Abuja. The young lawyer  shared his experience on Arise TV recently. He revealed that he

The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Bauchi State governor, Muhktar Gidado, stated this in a media statement made available to journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday. He said the confirmation was sequel to a test carried out on him by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control when he exhibited noticeable symptoms of the disease.

Ahead of the June 21 date for the resumption of domestic flights in the country, the Federal Government has said only five airports will be operational while others are to remain closed for further assessment. This was contained in a circular to airlines signed by the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Capt.

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has said under the new guidelines it recently released to ease the lockdown, worship centers will only be permitted to operate for a maximum of one hour each time they meet. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, had on Monday announced the relaxation of the

renowned Nigeria cleric, Johnson Suleiman, has pledged #1 million reward for anyone who would give information that could lead to the arrest of those behind the murder of an undergraduate, Vera Omosuwa. The 23 year old died at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital after she was raped and murdered while studying at a parish

Fashek, a Nigerian reggae musician, has died, his manager said on Tuesday.Majek, who toured the world with hits such as the ‘Prisoner of Conscience ‘ and ‘Send Down the Rain ‘ died in New York. Omenka Uzoma, who has served as his manager and publicist for about seven years, said Tuesday morning. Mr Uzoma did

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has insisted the party would go ahead with the direct primary mode in picking it’s flagbearer for the 2020 Edo State Governorship election. The Oshiomhole led National Working Committee (NWC), on Monday , announced it’s adoption of a direct primary method for the

A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has ordered the “immediate release” of former Abia State governor, Orji Kalu, from the Nigerian Correctional Service. The sitting judge, Mohammed Liman, granted an application moved by Mr Kalu’s counsel Lateef Fagbemi, seeking his release. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not oppose the application. Lawyard Staff

The Federal Government has issued a new set of guidelines in a new phase of the easing of the COVID-19 Lockdown. President Muhammadu Buhari had placed lockdown measures in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun for five weeks following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. On May 4, the Federal Government eased the lockdown and put