Being conservative by nature, the Nigerian judiciary hardly grabs news headlines. But the 2023 general elections dragged it to the front pages for most part of the year, mostly for negative reasons. Many of its controversial judgments on electoral litigations,…
The commissioning of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport by President Mohammadu Buhari in the twilight of his administration escaped the attention of many Nigerians. This was, perhaps, because it was buried in the din of political activities in the…
The inauguration of the Second Niger Bridge at Onitsha, Anambra state, by the then President Muhammadu Buhari in May was a big milestone event in 2023. It was designed to ease the perennial traffic gridlock at the existing Niger Bridge…
It all started as a personal ambition by a 27-year-old Nigerian chef to enter the Guinness Book of Records. But Hilda Baci ended up putting Nigerians’ patriotism on display, creating a frenzy among the Nigerian ruling elite and the masses…
The biggest story on the entertainment scene in Nigeria in 2023 turned out, ironically, to be a story of a highbrow suspected murder, tears and sorrow. The mysterious sudden death in a hospital of the budding young music star, Ilerioluwa…
Outside politics, the most significant single event in 2023 with the potential to impact every citizen was the commissioning of the Dangote refinery located at the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos in May. The ceremony was performed by the…
The year 2023 has been rightly described as Nigeria’s election year. The entire year was defined by the general elections, as their fallouts and related matters reverberated across the country and engaged the citizens for most part of the year.…
Chief Akin Olujinmi , former attorney-general and minister of justice, is principal partner, Akin Olujimi & Akeredolu, a law firm he established in 1986 in partnership with Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Esq. The partners have enjoyed remarkable success together in both the…
Chief Chris Uche is principal partner, Chris Uche & Co, a full service multi-sector law firm he has led for many years of successful practice to distinguished itself locally and internationally. The firm commands expansive litigation experience and possesses a…
Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu is principal partner, Ikpeazu Chambers, a US-trained lawyer, who was called to the Nigerian Bar as barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1984. He has made some of the most outstanding contributions in…
