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  1. NBA Faults Judge's Order for Lawyer to Kneel in Court, Says Sanction Not Recognised by Law

    Nigeria NBA Faults Judge's Order for Lawyer to Kneel in Court, Says Sanction Not Recognised by Law

    The Digest: The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for ordering lawyer Marshall Abubakar to kneel in court during proceedings involving human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. NBA President Afam Osigwe stated that no judge has the power...
  2. Judge Threatens Sowore's Lawyer with Contempt, Orders Him to Kneel in Court

    Nigeria Judge Threatens Sowore's Lawyer with Contempt, Orders Him to Kneel in Court

    The Digest: A Federal High Court judge, Mohammed Umar, threatened to commit Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore's lead lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, for contempt and ordered him to kneel in court during Monday's proceedings. The drama unfolded when Abubakar raised his voice while insisting...
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