The Metro Lawyer
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Features
ISA 2025: Crypto Legalized, Ponzi Schemes Banned, And Major Reforms Announced
On March 29, 2025, President Tinubu signed the Investment and Securities Act (2024) into law, replacing the 2007 version.…
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The Bench
Court Halts Abia Judge Appointments Amid Ongoing Litigation
A Federal High Court in Umuahia halted Abia State’s judicial appointment process. The court ruled against proceeding with judge…
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Metro News
Natasha Celebrates Sallah With Constituents Despite Ban: Says “No Law Stops Me”
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, said no law prevents her from celebrating Sallah with her constituents. She clarified her…
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Metro News
Tinubu Replaces NNPCL Boss Kyari; Appoints Ojulari As New CEO
President Tinubu has reconstituted the board of NNPCL. He removed Kyari and Pius Akinyelure from their positions. Tinubu now…
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Metro News
Nigeria Calls For Global Laws To Combat Cyber-Enabled Immigration Crimes
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for the establishment of internationally harmonized laws to tackle cyber-enabled organized immigration…
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Lawyers' Events
The Boma Alabi OON, SAN Young Lawyers NBA-SLP 2025 Conference Scholarship!
100 Free Conference Registrations Up for Grabs for Young Lawyers! Are you a young lawyer eager to attend the NBA-SLP…
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NBA
NBA And PBDC Launch Leadership Course On Criminal Justice And Human Rights
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), in collaboration with Peace Building Development Consultancy (PBDC), has announced the launch of a…
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NBA
NBA-SLP 2025: The Grand Finale You Can’t Miss!
The NBA-SLP Jos Conference 2025 will culminate in its highly anticipated Closing Dinner, set to be one of the…
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NBA
NBA Ungogo Demands Justice For 16 Northern Travelers Killed In Edo
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ungogo Branch in Kano State has strongly condemned the killing of 16 northern travelers…
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Metro News
Nigerian Man Extradited From UK To US Over Global Fraud Scheme
A 41-year-old Nigerian man, Ehis Akhimie, has been extradited from the United Kingdom (UK) to the United States(US) to…
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Lawyers' Events
Calling All Young Litigators! The Ultimate Debate Showdown at NBA-SLP Annual Conference, Jos 2025!
Are you a young lawyer with a passion for advocacy and a sharp legal mind? Here’s your chance to…
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Opinion
The Uromi 16 And The Problem With Nigeria By Reuben Abati
Reuben Abati – The killing last Friday of 16 Northern travellers along the Uromi-Ubiaja road in Edo state…
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Metro News
Kubwa Express Issues Public Apology To Jude Ezeobi Over Publication Error
Kubwa express has issued a public apology to Mr. Jude Ezeobi over an error in one of its publications.…
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Politics
Shehu Sani Declares Interest In Kaduna Central Senatorial Seat For 2027
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest in the 2027 general elections for…
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Law Enforcement
Nigeria Police Set April 12 For Constable Training
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will begin training for successful 2025 constable recruits on…
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Nigerian Lawyers
Achimugu: Lawyers Challenge Businesswoman’s Arrest Declaration And Home Invasion EFCC
Twenty constitutional lawyers and activists led by Barr. Okere Kingdom have vowed to fight EFCC’s charges against businesswoman Aisha Achimugu.…
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