Legal

Eric Umeofia, the Founder and President of Erisco Foods Ltd, has issued a legal threat against Chioma Egodi, a customer who posted a negative review of the company’s product, Nagito Tomato Mix. Umeofia voiced his intentions during an appearance on the Arise News Global Business Report show. Previously, Egodi’s critical review of the Erisco product …

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Gombe State has set up a seven-member committee. This committee is tasked with investigating an alleged assault on its chairman, Benjamin Sati, by Inspector Kabiru Ibrahim. The decision was announced after an emergency congress meeting by the branch secretary, Abdumutalib Babawuro. The committee has one week to complete its …

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has levelled accusations against the previous Akwa Ibom State administration, alleging protection and shielding of individuals looting the state’s treasury. The Udom Emmanuel-led administration had previously secured a court order preventing the EFCC from probing the state government’s accounts. Tekan Ndifon, the commission’s Head of Legal and Prosecution …

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The Tinubu Presidential Legal Team (TPLT) addresses the public uproar over their watermark on the Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgment copies. Critics on social media had alleged foul play. TPLT coordinator, Babatunde Ogala, dismisses these allegations. He states that the watermark was added after obtaining the judgment from the Court of Appeal. This was …

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Dr Livy Uzoukwu, the lawyer for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has expressed intent to appeal the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal’s judgment. The tribunal upheld President Bola Tinubu’s election. Uzoukwu warns that litigants may resort to self-help if they continue to face obstacles from government institutions like the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He …

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has convened an adhoc committee. Its purpose is to probe sexual assault allegations against Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar. Notable figures, including NBA’s 1st Vice President, Linda Rose Bala, are part of this committee. In addition, the NBA has …

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