Legal – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:07:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Legal – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Abubakar Malami Cannot Speak On The Legality Of Amotekun – Seyi Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/abubakar-malami-cannot-speak-on-the-legality-of-amotekun-seyi-makinde/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:07:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245220 Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has said the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami does not have the power to declare “Operation Amotekun” legal or illegal. According to him, the public should disregard any statement from him because he or the other governors involved have said nothing about the constitutionality of “Amotekun.” [...]

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]]> I Won The Legal Battle Over “Okafor’s Law” – Omoni Oboli https://www.theinfostride.com/i-won-the-legal-battle-over-okafors-law-omoni-oboli/ Sun, 05 May 2019 00:45:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232122 After 2 years of the legal controversy over Nollywood movie, “Okafor’s Law,” actress Omoni Oboli has revealed that she has won. The stunning moviestar could not contain her excitement as she shared that she has emerged victorious over the issue of who owned the script as brought up by Jude Idada and Rancouteour Productions. Reacting [...]

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]]> Lil Wayne’s Legal Battle With Record Label Continues https://www.theinfostride.com/lil-waynes-legal-battle-with-record-label-continues/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:34:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220337 Lil Wayne’s legal battle with Cash Money continues. A few days before Halloween 2018, Lil Wayne and his music company, Aspire Music Group, filed documents to dismiss Birdman’s Cash Money countersuit. Weezy denys the Cash Money Records founder’s claim that he conspired a scheme to take a bigger portion of Drake’s profits. In the lawsuit, [...]

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]]> We Own Kizz Daniel Too – G-Worldwide https://www.theinfostride.com/we-own-kizz-daniel-too-g-worldwide/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:54:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210191 The dispute between artiste, Kiss Daniel and his former label, G-Worldwide doesn’t seem to be letting up as the case, which is currently in court, will be due for hearing again come June 26. This time, information has it that both parties will attempt to settle out of court. According to information, the label is [...]

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]]> We Will Register Political Parties That Meet Legal Requirements – INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-register-political-parties-that-meet-legal-requirements-inec/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 11:42:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210123 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will continue to register any association that meet legal requirements for registration as political party ahead of 2019 general elections. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Yakubu, however, said that any party registered six [...]

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]]> Justice Dahiru Musdapher’s Life Was An Example In Commitment To Legal Ethos – Aminu Tambuwal https://www.theinfostride.com/justice-dahiru-musdaphers-life-was-an-example-in-commitment-to-legal-ethos-aminu-tambuwal/ Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:44:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=197401 Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has described the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Musdapher, as a jurists’ jurist. “He was jurist’s jurist. He was a man of distinction and impeccable character. His life is an example in dedication and commitment to legal ethos, norms and values. “In work or in retirement, Justice Musdapher [...]

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]]> Don’t Send Finished Scripts Without Legal Protection – Kemi Adetiba https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-send-finished-scripts-without-legal-protection-kemi-adetiba/ Fri, 31 Mar 2017 18:32:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160537 While Kemi Adetiba understands the drive to break out, she advises scriptwriters to never send out a finished script without legal protection. According to her, the act exposes both the sender and the recipient. “I thoroughly understand the drive and hunger to break out, but you really shouldn’t send out finished scripts or film ideas [...]

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]]> Jennifer Lopez Is Producing Legal Drama At CBS https://www.theinfostride.com/jennifer-lopez-is-producing-legal-drama-at-cbs/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 20:03:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141782 Jennifer Lopez is set to executive produce a legal drama, which is in development at CBS. Written by Michael Rauch, the untitled series centers around polar opposite identical twin brothers who duke it out in their personal lives but are at their best teaming up in the courtroom. The pop diva will executive produce alongside [...]

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]]> EFCC To Investigate Corrupt Legal Practitioners https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-to-investigate-corrupt-legal-practitioners/ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 23:14:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=135881 The fight against corruption in Nigeria may soon take a new dimension. This is sequel to the decision by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to beam its investigative searchlight on its officials and legal practitioners. The EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu, stated this during a workshop organised by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) in [...]

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]]> I’m Happier Without AKA – DJ Zinhle https://www.theinfostride.com/im-happier-without-aka-dj-zinhle/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:46:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131621 South African rapper, AKA’s baby mama, DJ Zinhle has moved on from her failed relationship with AKA and she wants everybody to know that. The Disc Jockey opens up for the first time since AKA went on an explosive tell-all Twitter rant last week. The rapper had lashed out at Zinhle after he discovered she [...]

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]]> I Need Legal Advice Before Decision On Kogi Assembly – Solomon Arase https://www.theinfostride.com/i-need-legal-advice-before-decision-on-kogi-assembly-solomon-arase/ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 14:12:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123996 The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase said he needed the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice before enforcing the resolution of the National Assembly to seal Kogi House of Assembly complex. Arase disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Saturday at the sidelines of an exercise [...]

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]]> Zylpha Launches New Version of Its MOJ Portal Integration [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/zylpha-launches-new-version-of-its-moj-portal-integration-press-release/ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:59:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/03/zylpha-launches-new-version-of-its-moj-portal-integration-press-release/ Zylpha (www.zylpha.com), the UK’s leading legal systems innovator has launched a new version of its widely acclaimed MoJ (Ministry of Justice) Portal integration. The software, which incorporates a host of new features and functionality, automates the smooth transfer of case management information for RTA (Road Traffic Accident) and EL/PL (Employers’ and Public liability) Portal submissions. [...]

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]]> Zylpha Supplies Frettens Solicitors With Adobe eSign [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/zylpha-supplies-frettens-solicitors-with-adobe-esign-press-release/ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:58:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/02/zylpha-supplies-frettens-solicitors-with-adobe-esign-press-release/ Legal Systems Innovator Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) is to supply Adobe’s eSign software to The Legal 500 recognized solicitor Frettens. The software will be used throughout the firm for initial paperwork and also in the property department to speed up the process of completing property forms. By using eSign, as opposed to post, Frettens hope to shorten [...]

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]]> Neymar Affected By Legal Troubles https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-affected-by-legal-troubles/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:23:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119606 Barcelona star Neymar says he has been affected by the legal issues that have followed him since his arrival at the Nou Camp. Neymar, 23, is due in a Madrid court on Tuesday to give evidence in a case brought by Brazilian third-party investment fund DIS, who feel they were cut out of the controversial [...]

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]]> Legal Landscape Report Reviews The Issues Affecting The UK’s Legal IT [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-landscape-report-reviews-the-issues-affecting-the-uks-legal-it-press-release/ Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:57:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/01/legal-landscape-report-reviews-the-issues-affecting-the-uks-legal-it-press-release/ Legal systems innovator Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) and Converge TS (www.convergets.co.uk), the UK’s only dedicated Cloud computing provider for law firms, have launched a joint report on the issues affecting IT in legal practices. Called The Legal Landscape 2016, the report uses case management experience from firms and organisations that are currently investing in innovation to both [...]

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]]> Zylpha Adds Integration To SharePoint, iManage, Civica And NetDocs [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/zylpha-adds-integration-to-sharepoint-imanage-civica-and-netdocs-press-release/ Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:57:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/01/zylpha-adds-integration-to-sharepoint-imanage-civica-and-netdocs-press-release/ Legal systems innovator Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) has added four new software integrations with systems that are frequently used by both legal practices and local authority lawyers. The new integrations, with the company’s widely acclaimed document bundling technology, are for: SharePoint, iManage (formerly Worksite/ Autonomy), local authority solutions from Civica and NetDocs. Further integrations are also being [...]

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]]> Eminem Battles $8m Lawsuit For Copyrights Infringement https://www.theinfostride.com/eminem-battles-8m-lawsuit-for-copyrights-infringement/ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:33:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=116228 Best rapper alive, Eminem, has been sued by another rapper who claims that Marshal Matters sampled his song without his permission. Ramond Jones, a rapper from the group Hotstylez claims Eminem sampled his song “Lookin Boy” in his “Rap God” record without his permission and has now sued the rapper. Raymond Jones wants $8m compensation [...]

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]]> NBA President Bans Congratulatory Messages For New Senior Advocates of Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-president-bans-congratulatory-messages-for-new-senior-advocates-of-nigeria/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:28:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99881 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has placed a ban on congratulatory messages and media advertorials for legal practitioners newly admitted to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The directive was contained in a letter by the NBA President, Mr. Augustine Alegeh (SAN), dated September 7, 2015 and addressed to the 21 lawyers selected [...]

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]]> Press Release: Olenick & Associates Welcomes Scott Christensen https://www.theinfostride.com/press-release-olenick-associates-welcomes-scott-christensen/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/press-release-olenick-associates-welcomes-scott-christensen/ CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwired – August 27, 2015) – Olenick & Associates’ Legal Practice recently welcomed Scott Christensen to the team. Scott has worked in the legal technology field for over 25 years, with experience leading the technology and business needs of several global law firms. He has served in numerous industry volunteer roles including six years [...]

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]]> Press Release: Mitratech Acquires CaseTrack https://www.theinfostride.com/press-release-mitratech-acquires-casetrack/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/press-release-mitratech-acquires-casetrack/ AUSTIN, TX–(Marketwired – August 24, 2015) – Mitratech, the market-leading provider of Enterprise Legal Management (ELM) solutions, announced today that it has acquired the CaseTrack product line from Economic Analysis Group, Ltd. (EAG), its 2nd acquisition of an ELM solution provider in the past 2 months. With this acquisition, Mitratech’s client base expands to over [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Refusal To Appoint Ministers Evidence Of Military Hangover, Says Nwabueze | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-refusal-to-appoint-ministers-evidence-of-military-hangover-says-nwabueze-nigeria/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 13:12:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/buharis-refusal-to-appoint-ministers-evidence-of-military-hangover-says-nwabueze-nigeria/ Legal luminary and leader of the Concerned Igbo Leaders of Thought, Prof. Ben Nwabueze (SAN), has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s continued delay in appointing ministers into his cabinet. The elder statesman described the president’s refusal to appoint ministers over 80 days after assuming office, as a reflection of his military personality. He said the same [...]

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]]> No Age Limitation In s*xual Offences Act – Senator | #NigeriaNews https://www.theinfostride.com/no-age-limitation-in-sxual-offences-act-senator-nigerianews/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:30:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/no-age-limitation-in-sxual-offences-act-senator-nigerianews/ A former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Sen. Umar Dahiru, has said the s*xual Offences Act was meant to protect the rights of all sexes.Dahiru, a member of the seventh National Assembly, made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja yesterday.He [...]

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]]> Citing “Intense Public Interest and Concern” Over Mass Surveillance, Judge Orders DOJ to Turn Over Secret Legal Opinions for Court to Review https://www.theinfostride.com/citing-intense-public-interest-and-concern-over-mass-surveillance-judge-orders-doj-to-turn-over-secret-legal-opinions-for-court-to-review/ Sat, 14 Jun 2014 05:21:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/citing-intense-public-interest-and-concern-over-mass-surveillance-judge-orders-doj-to-turn-over-secret-legal-opinions-for-court-to-review/ Courtroom sketch by Susie Cagle. Click to enlarge. A federal judge today ordered the Department of Justice to hand over key opinions by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (also known as the “FISA court”) so the judge can directly review whether information about mass surveillance was improperly withheld from the public. The order is another [...]

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]]> Ten Tips for a Successful PR Advertising Campaign https://www.theinfostride.com/ten-tips-for-a-successful-pr-advertising-campaign/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 09:26:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38818 A successful and effective PR  advertising campaign can result in exposure, new lead generation, and solidify and validate the place of a law firm in the mind of the public. An inadequate campaign can be frustrating and expensive and result in little or no positive feedback for the law firm. Expense is not a sufficient [...]

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]]> BlackBerry CEO is Very Upset About Product Leaks, Threatens Legal Action https://www.theinfostride.com/blackberry-ceo-is-very-upset-about-product-leaks-threatens-legal-action/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 01:35:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=31141 Mere days after a private beta build of an upcoming version of the upcoming BlackBerry 10.3 update leaked onto the web, BlackBerry CEO John Chen has posted a rather angry blog post on the official BlackBerry blog swearing revenge on individuals who…

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]]> African tycoon draws Nigeria, France into ‘cement war’ in Senegal https://www.theinfostride.com/african-tycoon-draws-nigeria-france-into-cement-war-in-senegal/ Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:27:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30227 Its shimmering azure chimney stacks towering into the sky, the latest cement works launched by Africa's richest man lies idle in a Senegalese meadow -- stopped in its tracks by legal action and cut-throat competition in a rapidly growing industry. Nigerian…

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]]> Popcorn Time Shuts Down Amid Legal Threats, Despite Claiming the Project is Legal https://www.theinfostride.com/popcorn-time-shuts-down-amid-legal-threats-despite-claiming-the-project-is-legal/ Sat, 15 Mar 2014 19:05:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=28775 Oh, Popcorn Time… how quickly you came and went.  Just a few days after the app arrived on the scene with its incredibly easy to use interface that gave users access to thousands of illegally uploaded movies, it has shut down.  This shut down comes…

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]]> S-Court Orders FG To Institute Legal Proceedings Against Mohammed Abacha https://www.theinfostride.com/s-court-orders-fg-to-institute-legal-proceedings-against-mohammed-abacha/ https://www.theinfostride.com/s-court-orders-fg-to-institute-legal-proceedings-against-mohammed-abacha/#comments Fri, 17 Jan 2014 19:14:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=11261 The Supreme Court, Friday, gave the Federal Government the go ahead to prosecute the eldest son of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Mohammed, over his alleged complicity in the illegal diversion of public funds to a foreign account that belonged to his late father. . In an unanimous judgment Friday, a five [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/s-court-orders-fg-to-institute-legal-proceedings-against-mohammed-abacha/feed/ 1 Legal Officer Job at a National Mortgage Bank in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-job-at-a-national-mortgage-bank-in-nigeria/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:23:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-job-at-a-national-mortgage-bank-in-nigeria/ Job Title: Legal Officer Reference: LO/2013/001 Location(s): Rivers, Oyo, Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria Employer: National Mortgage Bank Qualification and Experience: • LLB; B.L. • ICSA membership or student membership is an added advantage. • Post Call to Bar Experience of 2-4 years relevant experience. • Good understanding of the corporate, commercial and company act • [...]

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]]> Legal Officer Job at Intercontinental Distillers Limited https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-job-at-intercontinental-distillers-limited/ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:07:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-job-at-intercontinental-distillers-limited/ Job Title: Legal Officer Reference: LO/MOO/HRA/001 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Intercontinental Distillers Limited Key Responsibilities: The appointee will amongst other things be responsible for; • The Provision of Professional legal advice to management on all legal and contractual relationships. • Handling of all legal issues involving debt recovery. • Handling of all contractual responsibilities involving [...]

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]]> Legal Officer Job at a Radio Broadcasting Company in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-job-at-a-radio-broadcasting-company-in-nigeria/ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:28:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-job-at-a-radio-broadcasting-company-in-nigeria/ Job Title: Legal Officer Location: Ibadan, Nigeria Employer: Radio Broadcasting Company Requirements: • Relevant Honours degree or good HND from any recognized institution of Higher learning. • In the case of the Legal/Regulatory Affairs Officer s/he must be a qualified legal practitioner • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills • Computer Literacy • Sound physical and [...]

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]]> Secretary / Legal Officer Job at a Professional Services Firm in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/secretary-legal-officer-job-at-a-professional-services-firm-in-nigeria/ Sat, 02 Nov 2013 11:39:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/secretary-legal-officer-job-at-a-professional-services-firm-in-nigeria/ Job Title: Secretary/Legal Officer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Professional Services Firm Job Responsibilities: Legal Affairs Functions; • Provide legal advice/administration on company related matters interpret the implication of all regulatory and internal policy issues for the appropriate departments to ensure comphance • Serve as the company’s named representative on legal documents, in addition to the [...]

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]]> Legal Assistant Job at an Oil Exploration and Production Company in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-assistant-job-at-an-oil-exploration-and-production-company-in-nigeria/ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 07:51:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/legal-assistant-job-at-an-oil-exploration-and-production-company-in-nigeria/ Job Title: Supply Chain Finance Manager Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Oil Exploration and Production Company Recruiter: Hamilton Lloyd and Associates Responsibilities: • Reports to the Legal Manager • Enhances attorney effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney’s trial proceedings. • Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring [...]

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]]> Head, Legal Job at Workforce Management Centre Limited https://www.theinfostride.com/head-legal-job-at-workforce-management-centre-limited/ Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:45:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/head-legal-job-at-workforce-management-centre-limited/ Job Title: Head, Legal Location(s): Lagos, Nigeria Level: AGM-GM Employer: Bank Recruiter: Workforce Management Centre Limited (WMC) Our client is a Bank that holds an enviable legacy among the biggest banks in Nigeria with footprints across West Africa and Europe. It has recently been repositioned, rebranded and is expanding its operations. The bank is now [...]

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]]> Legal Officer I at National Youth Service Corps https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-i-at-national-youth-service-corps/ Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:57:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-i-at-national-youth-service-corps/ Job Title: Legal Officer I SGL 9 Employer: National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) / Federal Government Agency Recruiter: NBS Consulting Position Code: LO Client Industry: Government Location: Across The Country Cadre: Manager Requirements: LLB/BL Apply to this job

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]]> Legal Officer Job at a Mortgage Bank in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-job-at-a-mortgage-bank-in-nigeria/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:21:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/legal-officer-job-at-a-mortgage-bank-in-nigeria/ Job Title: Legal Officer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Mortgage Bank Requirements: • Must be a graduate of law • Must have been called to the bar. • Must have at least 2 years post call experience Must be conversant with Corporate, Commercial and Property laws. Note: Candidates without the above mentioned qualifications need not apply. [...]

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