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find other interesting articles via this click. join our Whatsapp Link The Kano State Government has expressed outrage over the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment on the state's governorship election, which initially declared the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s Nasiru Gawuna as the winner but later affirmed Governor Abba Yusuf's victory. The controversy surrounding the CTC has now been taken to the Supreme Court for resolution. Details: The Kano State Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, appeared on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily to criticize the claim made by the Appeal Court regarding an error on the CTC. He described the situation as "outrageously scandalous" and questioned how a typographical error could affect entire paragraphs. Despite the court's clarification that it was a typo error, Dederi argued that the trending copy of the CTC is the only version they have, and there is no corrected version available. He firmly st

find other interesting articles via this click. Goodday listeners & friends! We are delighted to announce the reawakening of the "You & the Law" life broadcasting program on Radio Maria 91.3 FM, Abuja. Sponsored by the National Association of Catholic Lawyers (NACL) in Abuja, this program aims to educate and inform listeners about various legal rights. Every Monday from 4pm to 5pm, feel free to tune in to Radio Maria and join us for an engaging discussion on legal matters. This week, we delved into the intricacies of "Landlords and Tenants" issues, highlighting the importance of proper documentation of agreements, serving statutory notices correctly, and providing advice on selecting a rental apartment based on your income. We encourage you to follow the program and take part by sharing your questions and comments. Our call center and WhatsApp numbers will be announced during the comment/question sessions, allowing you to engage direc

click :  to find other interesting articles Here. The Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja community is set to hold its highly anticipated General Meeting on Thursday, 23rd November 2023. This meeting to be organized by the leadership of this group, aims to fostering unity, progress, and development among its members.                      Chief Ejiofor Onwuaso. Otu-Okaiwu Abuja is an association of Igbo lawyers working or practicing in Abuja, Nigeria. The group is ably led by its President, Chief Ejiofor Onwuaso. The meeting is scheduled to hold at the Novare Central Complex (ShopRite), Zone 5, Wuse, Abuja. The meeting promises to be a significant event for every one attendance . The Purpose: The primary purpose of the Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja General Meeting is to bring together the Otu-okaiwu members to discuss important matters concerning their welfare, growth, and overall development. This gathering serves as a platform for members to voice their concerns, share ideas, and collective

find other interesting articles via this click. Liberians are heading to the polls in a closely contested presidential run-off between incumbent President George Weah and political veteran Joseph Boakai. The two candidates previously faced off in 2017, with Weah emerging as the winner with over 61% of the votes. The run-off is expected to be a close race, with both candidates vying for the support of the 18 candidates who did not make it through to the second round. Join our Whatsapp desk@ join our Whatsapp Link Weah, a former football star and the only African to win the Ballon d'Or, has focused his campaign on his achievements in office, including improvements in education, infrastructure, and healthcare. However, critics argue that he has not done enough to address the country's economic challenges, including high prices and shortages. Boakai, on the other hand, has criticized Weah for corruption, which has worsened during his presidency, according to

find other interesting articles via this click. Join our Whatsapp desk@ join our Whatsapp Link The Federal Government has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to respect a court order and halt their planned nationwide strike. The move comes as the labour unions engage in a face-off with the Imo State Government over issues of unpaid salaries, pensions, and labor rights violations. In a statement issued by Kamarudeen Ogundele, the Special Assistant Communication & Publicity to the AGF & Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, the unions were reminded of the court order that prohibits them from embarking on the strike. The interim order, granted on November 10 by the President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Justice B. B. Kanyip, has been served to the unions. Failure to comply with the court order would be considered contempt of court. Also read:  Court stops NLC,TUC from commencing November 14th strike.   The Federal Go

Lawmakers express dissatisfaction with sectors' non-performance explanation. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, faced intense questioning from the Senate during a session on the 2024-2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Lawmakers expressed their dissatisfaction with the explanation provided for the non-performance of certain sectors. During the session with the Joint Senate Committee on Finance, Madein revealed that there had been zero revenue generated from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the solid minerals sector in the past two years. Additionally, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reported an abysmal figure in terms of revenue. Unsatisfied with the sectors' non-performance explanation, the lawmakers demanded that the AGF provide the names of agencies that were found to be neglecting their revenue obligations. They intended to take immediate action to address the issue. In

find other interesting articles via this click. In a significant move towards promoting the legislative drafting discipline of the legal profession, Dr. Jaja Tamuno Tonye, on behalf of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP), graciously donated eleven e-copies of a law journal to the recently launched LegisTech Library. This generous contribution aims to support the library's mission of fostering knowledge and innovation in the field of legislative drafting. Moreover, Dr. Jaja Tamuno Tonye has been invited by Bussola Tech, the Brazilian company behind the LegisTech Library, to co-author an article on the role of e-libraries in advancing the legislative drafting discipline.  The Role of E-Libraries in Promoting the Legislative Drafting Discipline: The legal profession is constantly evolving, and the advent of technology has revolutionized the way legal research and drafting are conducted. E-libraries, like the LegisTech Library, play a