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Akwa Ibom Customary Courts: Who will Save Our District Court Chairmen? By ~ Meti M. Ukpeh, Esq. [Uyo-based Human Rights Lawyer ] In Nigeria, beyond the Superior Courts of record recognized by the Constitution of Nigeria(as amended), there exist several other layers of courts, most of which exist by dint of the laws of the various states. In this class are the Customary Courts, Magistrates Courts, the Area Courts, among others.  In Akwa Ibom State, the Customary Courts occupy the immediate layer after the Customary Court of Appeal (though yet to be established), which explains why appeals from the Customary Courts go to the High Courts(S.67, CCL,2022).The Customary Court is the closest court to the grassroots(S.1, 14, and 18, CCL.) The Customary Courts in the state handle not less than 70 percent of the cases adjudicated upon in the State. I am not quite exact as to the total number of Customary Court Chairmen bearing this burden but I suspect that the figure must be hovering above nine...

* YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM, NBA UYO BRANCH SETS TO HOST ITS MONTHLY WEBINAR SESSION ON 16TH OCTOBER, 2023. Topic: Financial Challenges of Young Lawyers in the Business of Legal Profession: Any Way Out? GUEST SPEAKER : DR. JUDE EZEGWUI(MCIArb, J. P, N. P) Past. Chairman, NBA ENUGU Branch In sooth, it is a truism that the topic comes handy when the country is facing dire economic challenges and the young lawyers are not left out in the heat of these economic hitches.  Thus, there is none other who would understand the plight of these young folks than an astute practitioner, a consummate bar man and a down-to-earth man who feels the pulses of these young ones, to speak on a sensitive topic as this. Obviously, the man that readily comes to mind is Dr. Jude who will expound the solar plexus of the topic. This topic is timely and a no-miss for every young lawyer out there. To participate, below are the details of the webinar: NBA, YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM, UYO-BAR * Invites you to HYBRID WEBINAR...

* YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM, NBA UYO BRANCH SETS TO HOST ITS MONTHLY WEBINAR SESSION ON 16TH OCTOBER, 2023. Topic: Financial Challenges of Young Lawyers in the Business of Legal Profession: Any Way Out? GUEST SPEAKER : DR. JUDE EZEGWUI(MCIArb, J. P, N. P) Past. Chairman, NBA ENUGU Branch In sooth, it is a truism that the topic comes handy when the country is facing dire economic challenges and the young lawyers are not left out in the heat of these economic hitches.  Thus, there none other who would understand the plight of these young folks than an astute practitioner, a consummate bar man and a down-to-earth man who feels the pulses of these young ones, to speak on a sensitive topic as this. Obviously, the man that readily comes to mind is Dr. Jude who will expound the solar plexus of the topic. This topic is timely and a no-miss for every young lawyer out there. To participate, below are the details of the webinar: NBA, YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM, UYO-BAR * Invites you to HYBRID WEBINAR SE...

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPOINTMENT AS THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE SENATE PRESIDENT ON MEDIA & PUBLICITY: RT. HON. ESEME EYIBOH, "THE MAN OF IDEAS"  By ~ Meti M. ukpeh, Esq. INTRODUCTION Undoubtedly, well-cultured, mature-minded and appreciative people would not hesitate to pour unreserved encomiums and felicitations on the appointment of a rare gold-plated and goodhearted man like Rt. Hon Eyiboh.  It is verily heart-warming, smile-instigating, to say the least, that Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the former House of Representatives member, is unreservedly considered for a top job that he knows best and from the fabrics of history, never shyed away from excellence, hence named, "The Man of Ideas". It is not suprising that the Senate President, the "Uncommon Transformer", Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, a man whom himself is an epitome of transformational democracy, will find worthy to appoint Rt. Hon. Eyiboh, who is a staunch, die-hard and unrepentant replica of dev...

[Just in] Meti M. Ukpeh, Esq., Assumes office as YLF Chairman, Uyo Bar The report available to the Supreme Law News(SLN)  reads thus: CONSTITUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF YLF The Chairman of NBA, Uyo Branch Augustine Enefiok Udoh Esq. (Anyanya) has approved the appointment of the following young lawyers into the Young Lawyers' Forum (YLF) Executive Committee of the Branch as follows: 1. Meti M. Ukpeh Esq.  - Chairman  2. Nsikakabasi N. Akpan Esq. - Vice Chairman  3. Inyeneobong E.  Etuk Esq. - Secretary  4. Bokime Fred Esq. - Treasurer  5. Samson Awuje Esq. - Publicity Secretary  6. Ekomobong A. Andem Esq. - Financial Secretary  7. Ukeme E. James Esq. - Social Secretary  8. Inemesit Umoh Esq. - Welfare Secretary  9. Savn Daniel Esq. - Assistant Secretary  10. Ezekiel Umoukim Esq. - Provost  Their appointment takes immediate effect. Congratulations!!! NDI AQUAISUA ESQ. Publicity Secretary,  NBA, Uyo Branch #NBAUyoPublicityHub Thus, we heartily congratulate the newly vibrant YL...

Blessing Udofa-Poromon, Esq., Felicitates Eastern Bar Forum on Her Quarterly Meeting Slated 18-20 August,2023 It is a truism that the quarterly EBF convergence (this time, in the Garden City of Portharcourt, Rivers State) has continuously championed development and growth of the legal profession in Nigeria.  Thus, may I humbly urge all members of the EBF to participate actively in the Quarterly Meeting and to support the incoming Governor and his team. I also call on all lawyers in Nigeria to join hands with the EBF in promoting the ideals and objectives of our noble association.  Gladly I say, once again, congratulations to the EBF and its new leadership. Enjoy the City of Portharcourt and eventual journey mercies  back home.    _Long live the EBF!_ _Long live the NBA!_ _God bless Nigeria_

Blessing Udofa-Poromon, Esq., Felicitates Eastern Bar Forum on Her Quarterly Meeting Slated 18-20 August,2023 * It is a truism that the quarterly EBF convergence (this time, in the Garden City of Portharcourt, Rivers State) has continuously championed development and growth of the legal profession in Nigeria. Thus, may I humbly urge all members of the EBF to participate actively in the Quarterly Meeting and to support the incoming Governor and his team. I also call on all lawyers in Nigeria to join hands with the EBF in promoting the ideals and objectives of our noble association. Gladly I say, once again, congratulations to the EBF and its new leadership. Enjoy the City of Portharcourt and eventual journey mercies back home. _ Long live the EBF! _ _ Long live the NBA! _ _ God bless Nigeria _