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In a remarkable display of commitment to his campaign promises, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, OON, SAN, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, warmly welcomed a delegation of accomplished law students from the University of Calabar. This meeting served as a tangible expression of President Maikyau's vision to champion the growth of young legal minds, as outlined in his campaign manifesto. find other interesting articles via this click. The students, Omma-Agbon Musa Zaiki, Richard Felix Uche, and Victory Akpoiroro, accompanied by their coach and staff adviser, Ms. Uruegi Anne Agi, had achieved unparalleled success in the 32nd Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition (MLMC) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 5, 2023. Representing not only their university but the entirety of Africa, the team distinguished themselves as African Champions of the Competition and secured a spot as semi-finalists in the global finals. During the meeting, President Maikyau con...

Friends and well-wishers came together at the NBA Anocha Bar Center to commemorate a significant event - the inaugural colloquium in honor of the late Chief Charles Obegolu KSM. This gathering served as a testament to the profound impact and lasting legacy left behind by Chief Obegolu. Among the attendees was Chief Emeka Obegolu SAN, a distinguished philanthropist and well-respected member of the legal community. As Chief Charles Obegolu's son, he shared heartfelt sentiments about his father's contributions to the world.   Barr SilasEmeka Agbara, in particular, expressed gratitude for the many beautiful gifts Chief Charles Obegolu bestowed upon the world, with one of the most notable being his son and Silas's boss-brother, High Chief Akajiugo Emeka Obegolu SAN. .                   SolarForAll: To get an efficient Solar system anywhere in Nigeria; with 25 years warranty and “Pay...

The validation conference of the UN Universal Periodic Review was held at the Haradua Centre in Abuja on 20th October 2023. The conference began at 9:30am with a welcome address from Dr. Princess Frank-Chukwuani, the representative of the Solicitor-General/Permanent Secretary. She mentioned that the Solicitor-General was unable to attend due to another national duty. Dr. Princess emphasized that the Universal Periodic Review is a state-driven process under the United Nations Human Rights Council, which assesses how states fulfill their human rights obligations. Nigeria has undergone reviews in 2009, 2013, and 2018, and preparations are underway for the 4th schedule in January/February 2024. The inter-ministerial Committee (IMC) was inaugurated in September 2022 by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to oversee the process. She highlighted that the IMC has been engaging stakeholders across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria to gather information ...

The UPR is a mechanism under the United Nations Human Rights Council during which the human rights records of all United Nations Member States are reviewed periodically. In 2019, Nigeria underwent its 3rd UPR review, and the report recommended various measures to tackle human rights violations in the country. The Nigerian government has acknowledged the recommendations and has committed to implementing them. Some of the recommendations include the abolition of the death penalty, improving prison conditions, ending torture, promoting freedom of expression, and addressing the issues of gender-based violence and discrimination against vulnerable groups. The Federal Government, on Wednesday, that it is committed to addressing issues of human rights violations in the country. Mrs Beatrice Jedy-Agba, the Solicitor-General of the Federation, made the remarks at the 4th cycle of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) engagement with s...

UN 4TH CYCLE Universal Periodic Review Held on 18th Oct, 2023 at A class invent centre, Abuja. The United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a process which involves the fulfillment of the human rights commitments and obligations of all UN members states (as set out in the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and all Human Rights Instruments to which the state is a party); and to improve the human rights situation in all countries and address human rights violations wherever they occur, amongst others. Log in to  primsol.lawpavilion.com  and enjoy the best E-journals, textbooks, and many more To subscribe to Primsol, go to  store.lawpavilion.com . For further enquiries/assistance, send an email to  customercare@lawpavilion.com  or call  08050298729 Nigeria has been involved in the past UPR process and was reviewed in the First Cyclewhich was held in 2009, the Second and Third Review Cycles were in 201...

Chief Emeka Obegolu SAN , a renowned Abuja lawyer, principal Partner greenfield Chambers, has congratulated his partner Dr Agada Elachi for making it to the final list as SAN designate. According to the learned Silk, He narated how he started with Mr Agada twenty years ago. Both starting up as partners in the famous Greenfield chambers, as just young legal practitioners, with full reliance to each other as both friends and partners. in a Facebook post he made today, 13th 0ctober, 2023. in his verified facebook page the learned Senior Advocate of Nigeria, stated as follows; " Twenty years ago, I set out with my friend and brother, Dr. Agada Elachi, to establish the first law firm partnership in the FCT. We had faith in our friendship and our vision but we had more faith in the grace of God. Today, we return all glory to God for His abiding grace on us as we continue this journey. We are happy that more young lawyers in FCT modeled their partnership after Gr...