Law Society of Kenya challenges movement restriction procedure, mandatory face mask

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has filed a suit demanding that the Ministry of Health supply vulnerable groups including street families with free masks in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. In a fresh suit filed at the High Court against the State, LSK is […]

Six factors for countries as they consider lifting restrictions- WHO

WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the Mission briefing on COVID-19 – 16 April 2020 has recommended six factors countries must consider as they consider lifting restrictions- Excellencies, colleagues, and friends,Good morning.Almost 2 million cases of COVID-19 have now been reported to WHO from around the world, and more […]

We’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic.” WHO Director-General

An infodemic is an over-abundance of information, some accurate and some not that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it. It poses a serious problem for public health since people need this guidanceto know what actions to take to […]

Coronavirus: Germany slowly eases lockdown measures

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced plans to slowly ease restrictions brought in to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing rules will stay in place until at least 3 May, with Ms Merkel also recommending the use of face masks in shops and on public transport. But as […]

Covid-19 NBA constitues a welfare committee headed by Wale Babalakin

 The Nigerian Bar Association has constituted a Covid-19 WELFARE committee to be headed by Wale Babalakin SAN In a release by signed by the President of the association,Mr Paul Usoro,the function of the committee shall be in line with section 2(h) of the NBA constitution. The full list […]

Wanted Brazilian drug lord, two Nigerians arrested in Mozambique

Two Nigerians have been arrested in Mozambique alongside one of Brazil’s most wanted criminals and drug lords accused of running international cocaine operations. According to Mozambican authorities, the two Nigerians, whose names weren’t disclosed, were nabbed with Gilberto “Fuminho” Aparecido dos Santos at the Montebelo Indy, a luxury […]

NBA BENIN BRANCH DISTRIBUTES PALLIATIVES

Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association’, Benin Branch -the Lion Bar -Prince Collins Benson Ogiegbaen AICMC, shall be on hand on Thursday the 16th of April,2020 at 10:00am at the NBA Benin Bar House as the Lion Bar continues the distribution of commodities to Lawyers of the Lion […]

First UN solidarity flight departs Addis Ababa carrying vital COVID-19 medical supplies to all African nations

The first United Nations “Solidarity Flight” is scheduled to leave Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today – from there, the aircraft will transport the vital medical cargo to all countries in Africa, where supplies are desperately needed to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Malawi health workers protest against lack of protective gear

Blantyre, Malawi – Dozens of health workers in Malawi’s commercial capital, Blantyre, have staged a sit-in to protest against working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic, including a “critical” shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to treat patients.

WHO updates COVID-19 dashboard with better data visualization

WHO has released a substantial update to its COVID-19 information dashboard. It allows access to current and reliable data on COVID-19 cases submitted directly to WHO by countries. The upgrade was developed and supported by the WHO Technology for COVID-19 initiative, a pro-bono collaboration of technology companies, brought […]

Governor Ikpeazu’s order on compulsory face mask is full of confusion- This is why -Anthony Atata

I will like to commend the Governor of Abia State for hitting the ground running after the passage of Abia State Infectious Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulation 2020 especially on his strategy of sharing food items through religious institutions. Although it may be discriminatory to those who do not […]

Public statement for collaboration on COVID-19 vaccine development

On 31 December 2019, WHO was informed of a cluster of cases of pneumonia of unknown cause detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. Chinese authorities identified the SARS-CoV-2 as the causative virus on 7 January 2020, and the disease was named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by […]

It is unfair to make financial demands from aspirants to NBA positions- Bayo Akinlade

Greetings everyone. With the kind of requests members of NBA are making from aspirants to the leadership of NBA both at Branches and at the national level, I feel the need at this point say a bit about my thoughts about leadership in NBA.

ETI-OSA BAR FORUM CALLS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN TASKFORCE AGAINST COVID-19

Eti-Osa Bar Forum has called on lawyers residing or having their practice within Eti-Osa and Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Areas of Lagos State to join the Special Taskforce against COVID-19 constituted by the Forum.

A BRIEF PROFILE OF AARE OLADOTUN HASSAN

Aare Oladotun Hassan, Esq #TowardsAGreaterBarVision2020 Brief Profile I am Aare Oladotun Hassan, Esq . Managing Partner, Juryman Associate LP- Public Interest, Corporate Commercial and Consultancy: a core bar man and social justice crusader with records of landmark achievements.