By Fidelis Jockthan The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yola Branch, has commended the Adamawa State Police Command for its efforts in combating criminal activities across the state, while also calling for intensified investigations into the recent attack on one of its members. In a statement issued by the Branch Chairman, M. M. Tumba, […]
By: Jamilu Wambai Stakeholders in the law enforcement sector have called for the strict enforcement of penalties to ensure the effective prosecution of wildlife and forest crimes in Nigeria. The call was made at a capacity-building workshop for High Court judges and security Agencies organized under the EU GUARD Wildlife Global United Action […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Legal Adviser of the ICPC Yola Zonal Office, Iorngee Solomon, has announced that the commission can now receive petitions, process, and prosecute corruption cases below one hundred million Naira (₦100 million), calling on lawyers to leverage this opportunity to enhance the fight against corruption and ensure swift justice. This […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, has reaffirmed her commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive working relationship between the Bench and the Bar, while pledging full institutional support to the newly elected leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Adamawa State Branch. Justice Abdulrahman gave this […]
By: Aisha Mohammed As the world celebrates International Children’s Day, children in Adamawa State have called on government at all levels to prioritize their welfare to help them reach their full potential. They made the call during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development, Neido Geoffrey, in Yola. The children […]
By Babangida Galleon Presidential enabling business environment council PEBEC, has commenced a two day training on the operations of small courts for magistrates and court officials of Adamawa state judiciary for the purpose of speedily resolving business disputes in the state. The training which was organized by Adamawa State action on business […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Directors in the Adamawa State Financial sector have requested the State government to amend the State’s recent Public Financial Management laws and regulations to align with the Financial Instructions of the state. This is to provide uniform standards for the administration of public funds and resources. They made the […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Local Government Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Yola on Friday has stroke out the case instituted by the Labour Party Candidate,Dandume Gamaliel against the incumbent Chairman of Guyuk Local Government area, Shalom Dangi Kassa asking the Court to void his victory at the Local Government elections conducted on 13th […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commended lawyers on their efforts to defending the rule of law in the country. The Governor made the commendation when he received the new leadership of the Nigeria Bar Association Yola branch on a courtesy call in the Government House, Yola. […]
It’s no secret to the legal industry that in-house counsel positions are generally seen as less strenuous than jobs at traditional law firms with billable hours. However, Bloomberg Law’s Attorney Workload and Hours Survey found that, on average, in-house lawyers only worked 3 hours less per week than their law firm peers. In 2021, Gartner discovered that 54% […]