The Loyal Nigerian Lawyer

Staying Healthy: Tips for Lawyers by a Medical Practitioner

March 18, 2018December 1, 2018 Halima Abiola No Comments

By Dr Akin Iyanda People often — or — will experience negative effects because of poor sleep patterns, unhealthy diets, long periods of inactivity and tight travel schedules. So what should you do if you are a practising lawyer often at work, or if you are working away from home for an extended period of time?…

Lifestyle

6 Dos While in the Court Room— Office of the Chief Judge Lagos State

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 Halima Abiola No Comments

-Always turn off your mobile phone. -Exercise self-control. -Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard by the judge and the opposing side -Ask the questioner to repeat any question you do not understand -Direct your answers to the questioner. -Answer all questions you are asked

Continuing Education

A Garnishee Has No Vested Power in Law to Fight the Cause of His Judgement Debtor

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 Halima Abiola No Comments

GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC v. INNOSON NIGERIA LIMITED (2017) LPELR-42368(SC) “It is not for a garnishee to fight the cause of a judgment debtor who either accepts the judgment against him and does nothing about it, or who may be indolent to fight his cause. No power in law inheres in the garnishee…

Cases

2018 NBA Election: Kaduna Stands Still For Arewa Lawyers Forum Meeting

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 Halima Abiola No Comments

The Arewa Lawyers Forum is scheduled to hold its General meeting in Kaduna at the weekend The Agenda released by the body’s Secretary Junaidu Abubakar, Esq has the NBA election conspicuously missing on the list. However close sources have revealed that the NBA 2018 elections will be a prominent “unofficial” agenda. All contestants and sister…

Events, News

[Bac Guide] Restructuring Nigeria: All You Need To Know About The Concept

March 15, 2018March 25, 2018 Halima Abiola No Comments

Nigeria comprises of 36 states with a federal government at the centre. The constitution confers enormous powers on the government at the centre The federal government welds control over the states in such a way that is often detrimental to the latter The much talked about concept of restructuring means that…

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