Udeh Onyebuchi

3 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Udeh Onyebuchi

In a bid to tackle growing discontent over the rising costs of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has unveiled new directives to overhaul the administration and accessibility of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training nationwide. The decision followed a high-level meeting convened by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, alongside the Director of the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) and leaders of the Young Lawyers Forum.

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Udeh Onyebuchi

Deeper Life Bible Church has demanded the reconstruction of its building demolished in Surelere, Lagos. It said the demolition was done despite a substantive court order restraining such action. The property is at 36 Aina Street, Lawanson. Representatives of the church and Surulere Local Government met last Thursday to resolve the issue.

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Joseph Jibueze |Udeh Onyebuchi

Last week, members of the Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) were immersed in multiple activities, during which legal giants and experts examined the theme: “Reimagining the practice of law: Ethics, innovation and the future of legal services – Let’s be lawyers again.” Members also took an ethical oath. Deputy News Editor JOSEPH JIBUEZE and UDEH ONYEBUCHI were there. “ Are we merely lawyers trying to earn our fee and willing to damn any scruple in how we do so?

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Udeh Onyebuchi

City Beats The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has assured residents of its readiness to tackle potential flood threats as it officially launched the Y2025 Flood-Free Lagos Campaign in Ikeja on Monday. Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, while speaking at the event, disclosed that the state has conducted extensive risk mapping and resource planning to effectively prevent and manage any flood-related emergencies during the rainy season.

5 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Udeh Onyebuchi |Alao Abiodun

A fatal road mishap occurred yesterday, along Old Ipaja Road by Agbotikuyo, leaving one person dead and three others rescued after a 40-foot containerized truck fell on a commercial minibus. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the tragedy unfolded when the articulated Mack truck, marked MUS 729 XY, reportedly suffered a brake failure and crushed the minibus, commonly known as ‘Korope’.