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"You Made Us Proud": METI UKPEH, ESQ. SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NBA ORON BRANCH ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 2025 ANNUAL BAR WEEK "I am delighted to extend my unreserved warmest felicitations to the leadership  (Chairman of NBA Oron Branch, Ikara O. Ikara (JP) , the Executive Committee and the Bar Week Committee)  and members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oron Branch, on the occasion of your Maiden Annual Law Week.  The theme: “ Understanding the Nigerian Lopsided Federation in Reshaping the Future , ” underscores the imperative of innovation and forward-thinking in our profession. As we navigate the complexities of our contemporary environment, it is essential that we draw inspiration from the pioneering spirit of our legal forebears. Lord Denning's timeless observation in Parker v. Parker (1953) 2 All E.R. 121 serves as a poignant reminder of the need for boldness and creativity in our pursuit of justice and legal excellence.  Indeed, you have made us proud! I pray t...

ANATOMY OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE AND CYBER FORENSICS VIS-A-VIS INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES  1.0 INTRODUCTION   The rapid digital transformation in Nigeria and the world at large has brought about significant opportunities for growth and innovation. However, it has equally ushered in a new wave of cyber threats. Cybercrimes, ranging from financial fraud and identity theft to more complex attacks on critical infrastructure, are becoming increasingly common. The rise in these crimes necessitates a robust response from law enforcement and security professionals, placing digital evidence and cyber forensics at the forefront of the battle against cybercrimes. When the Evidence Act 1945 was introduced, no provision was made for the use of electronic evidence in litigation because electronic devices were virtually non-existent. Electronic evidence has since assumed a prominent global position in the adjudication of disputes. Despite its merits, unlike traditional paper evidence whose alteration or m...

METI UKPEH, ESQ. SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NBA IKEJA(TIGER BAR) BRANCH ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 2025 ANNUAL BAR WEEK "I am delighted to extend my unreserved warmest felicitations to the leadership and members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Aba Branch, on the occasion of your Annual Law Week.  I humbly convey my warmest felicitations to the Adeniyi Quadri led EXCO, the Law Week Planning Committee, and the entire members of NBA Ikeja Branch ( The Tiger Bar) on the occasion of your 2025 Law Week , themed; “ Preserving the Legal Profession for Tomorrow.” This theme underscores the imperative of innovation and forward-thinking in our profession. As we navigate the complexities of our contemporary environment, it is essential that we draw inspiration from the pioneering spirit of our legal forebears. Lord Denning's timeless observation in Parker v. Parker (1953) 2 All E.R. 121 serves as a poignant reminder of the need for boldness and creativity in our pursuit of justice and legal...

[Just in] GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM LAWRENCE SHEGUN AYEWA, TO BENIN BRANCH (LION BAR) ON THE OCCASION OF HER LAW WEEK 2025 My heartfelt felicitation is by this message extended to the Chairman, his executive committee and planning committee for putting together this auspicious event with a theme “ Restoring Credible Justice: Bridging the gap between Law and Public Trust in Nigeria’s Judiciary”.  I wish the Bar successful and impactful deliberations in this law week 2025 and may the discussions achieve its purpose and bridge all gaps and restore public trust. LAWRENCE SHEGUN AYEWA = Past Secretary, NBA Udu Branch = Member, National Government Affairs Committee NBA Positivepublicityisachieveablefor2026

METI UKPEH, ESQ. SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NBA BENIN BRANCH (LION BAR) ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 2025 ANNUAL BAR WEEK "I am delighted to extend my unreserved warmest felicitations to the leadership (Chairman of NBA Benin Branch, Idemudia Iredia Osifo, Esq., the Executive Committee and the Bar Week Committee) and members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch, on the occasion of your Annual Law Week.  The theme “ Restoring Credible Justice: Bridging the Gap Between Law and Justice, ” underscores the imperative of innovation and forward-thinking in our profession. As we navigate the complexities of our contemporary environment, it is essential that we draw inspiration from the pioneering spirit of our legal forebears. Lord Denning's timeless observation in Parker v. Parker (1953) 2 All E.R. 121 serves as a poignant reminder of the need for boldness and creativity in our pursuit of justice and legal excellence. I pray that your deliberations will yield actionable insights a...

METI UKPEH, ESQ. SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NBA BENIN BRANCH (LION BAR) ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 2025 ANNUAL BAR WEEK "I am delighted to extend my unreserved warmest felicitations to the leadership (Chairman of NBA Benin Branch, Idemudia Iredia Osifo, Esq., the Executive Committee and the Bar Week Committee) and members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch, on the occasion of your Annual Law Week.  The theme “ Restoring Credible Justice: Bridging the Gap Between Law and Justice, ” underscores the imperative of innovation and forward-thinking in our profession. As we navigate the complexities of our contemporary environment, it is essential that we draw inspiration from the pioneering spirit of our legal forebears. Lord Denning's timeless observation in Parker v. Parker (1953) 2 All E.R. 121 serves as a poignant reminder of the need for boldness and creativity in our pursuit of justice and legal excellence. I pray that your deliberations will yield actionable insights a...