NBA raises 23-member panel to review law practice in Nigeria – SEE FULL LIST

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on Saturday raised a 23-member committee to review the legal profession in Nigeria, amid concerns over falling standards of legal education and practice.
The panel was constituted by Abubakar Mahmoud, the chairman of the NBA, and is to be headed by Anthony Idigbe, while Aminu Gamawa will serve as the secretary.
“The Nigerian Bar Association has repeatedly expressed concerns in the falling standard of legal education and legal practice,” the NBA said in a statement Saturday night. “This is a disturbing phenomenon that must be addressed urgently and adequately.”
Isiaka Olagunju, the secretary of the NBA who signed the statement, said the committee was expected to submit its report on or before April 30.

The Gambia: Buhari, other West African leaders in closed door meeting

Some West African leaders including President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja met behind closed door to discuss the political impasse in The Gambia.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Presidents of Liberia and Senegal, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and Macky Sall as well as ex-Ghanaian President John Mahama are attending the meeting.
The representative of the United Nations to West Africa and The Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas is also attending the meeting while the Vice –President of Sierra Leone was still being awaited as of the time of filing this report.

Lack of fire extinguishers, caution signs, other accessories remains bookable offences — FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, said on Monday that motorists without road safety accessories will be booked in accordance with the law.
Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, told PREMIUM TIMES by telephone this afternoon that Nigerians should not misinterpret the content of an internal memo that was leaked a few days ago.
The circular, dated December 27, 2016, was widely distributed on social media.
It contained instructions to all commands of the FRSC across the country to the effect that road traffic officials should not book any driver whose vehicle has no fire extinguisher and other accessories on demand.

Nigerian judge, charged with fraud, seeks accelerated hearing

A Federal High Court judge, Adeniyi Ademola, accused of corruption, has asked for an accelerated hearing into his ongoing trial earlier scheduled to continue January 18.
Mr. Ademola and his wife Olubowale, who was retired as Lagos State Head of Service for her role in the scandal, were arraigned on an 11-count charge on December 13.
The duo were accused of committing acts of criminal conspiracy to receive gratification contrary to section 26 (1) (C) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, and punishable under the same section.

Celebrity wedding bells Nigerians waiting to hear

Flavour and Chidimma Flavour and Chidinma’s on-screen chemistry is something that is undeniable and this has led many to believe that a sizzling romance must be going on between both celebrity superstars. Their kiss in the music video for ‘Ololufe’ went on to stamp this notion in the minds of their fans. Also, during a performance at Phynofest in Onitsha, the two further fueled rumours by

Why my comedy shows are successful abroad – Basketmouth

Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha popularly called Basketmouth has revealed why his comedy shows abroad have been hugely successful. Basketmouth Basketmouth told Peter Okocha during an interview on BBC News program –Focus on Africa – which was monitored by Vanguard Potpourri that the universality of his jokes was the reason why his jokes are well received abroad. He said: “I

In the whole of Africa, only Nigerian Artistes fly Private Jets around

Mr Pretty Okafor, President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has said that the economic recession facing the nation since 2016 did not stop its entertainment industry from thriving, adding that “In the whole of Africa, only Nigerian Artistes fly Private Jets around.” He stated this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. Okafor, in a retrospective look into  2016, noted that while other sectors of the nation’s economy were grappling with the realities of the recession, the music and motion pictures industry was ‘doing well’. *Wizkid shortly after acquiring the Porsche “The entertainment industry is the only sector that recession did not affect, and will never affect.

I’m still godfather of all Ajegunle musicians — Daddy Fresh boasts

                               •Says, ‘I’m back to reclaim my place in the Nigerian music scene’
                                                    By Ajayi Bamidele
Self-styled godfather of Ajegunle musicians, Innocent Onyebuchi Onyemuwa, popularly called Daddy Fresh, who made waves in the early 90s with his “Eleru gbe eru” and disappeared into thin air while the ovation was loudest, is back on the scene. The versatile singer recently announced his return to the music circle with the unveiling of his new record label, UE Recordz, which he wants to use to groom his successors. Already, he has signed two talented acts, Juxris and Browzino to the

Gideon Okeke: ‘Fela’s shoes are too big for me’

Versatile actor, and star of Tinsel, Gideon Okeke, who brought a deeper side of his talent to play   last October and November, after delivering an outstanding theatrical re-enactment of Fela Anikulapo Kuti ‘s life and evolution, featuring some of the Afrobeat legend’s songs, says the Afrobeat King’s shoes are too big for him to step into.

What Liberian actress says about Nigerian men!

It doesn’t matter whether she  has anything to do with Nigerian men or not. But what matters now is that Liberian-born actress, Evelyn Louis, who is plying her trade in the country is not thinking of returning to her country any time soon. She has confessed her undying love for Nigerian men,  expressing, however, that she’s ready to spend the rest of her life in the country. Evelyn, who has been in the country for two years now, says her dream is to make Nigeria her second home. She’s desperately searching for love, if that’s what she means. “I will definitely go back to my country