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House of Reps hails emergence of Afam Osigwe as NBA President
The House of Representatives, in the statement also congratulated the nine national officers of the association and the NBA Representatives to the General Council of…
15 quick facts about new NBA President Afam Osigwe
Anambra- born Afam Osigwe is set to succeed the outgoing President, Yakubu Maikyau (SAN) at the NBA annual conference in Lagos in August, 2024.
Afam Osigwe leads new NBA national executive officers
With his victory, in the NBA election 2024 which was conducted online, Osigwe will succeed Yakubu Maikyau (SAN) as the President of the NBA. In…
Why Many Nigerians granted bail still remain in prison — NBA
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), has expressed concern about the increasing use of strict and difficult bail conditions…
NBA screams contempt over tinted glass policy
In a statement signed by NBA President Afam Osigwe, the association described the policy as “a grave affront to the majesty of the court” and…
Stripped, filmed, banned: NBA defends passenger in airline controversy
statement released on Monday, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, and General Secretary Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara expressed deep concern
‘A troubling breach of the rule of law’ – NBA reacts to arrest of Dele Farotimi
Farotimi was allegedly arrested by operatives of Ekiti Police Command at the behest of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola in Lagos on Tuesday…
Tompolo alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft
Ekpemupolo stated this when he played host to the national leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association ( NBA), on Tuesday in Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu…
Court stops Kano govt from re-arresting Rep Doguwa
Justice Donatus Okorowo restated the order following an oral application by Doguwa’s counsel, Afam Osigwe, SAN, to that effect.
Why Maina can’t meet bail conditions – Lawyer
Afam Osigwe, the legal counsel to Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) has said his client is finding it…
Lagos set too host Africa’s biggest arbitration conference
Lagos is preparing to host the 10th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The event will bring together arbitration
NBA demands release of abducted lawyer
Ameh was last seen on Wednesday evening while returning home from work in the Maitama area of Abuja.
NBA: Court meddling in party politics ahead of 2027, democracy at risk
The association specifically cited Section 83 of the Act, which bars courts from hearing cases concerning party affairs and prohibits the issuance of interim or…
‘How many more must die?’ NBA explodes over Jos killings
It called on security agencies to swiftly identify and prosecute those responsible for the Plateau attack, while urging both the federal and state governments to…
Sowore calls NBA liars, recounts courtroom drama
In a detailed response issued via social media, Sowore labeled the NBA’s statement defending Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Musbau Akinlami as “yet another sad…
Use of courtrooms for publicity, theatrics unacceptable, NBA tells Sowore
NBA tells Sowore that the use of a courtroom as a venue for publicity, advocacy theatrics, or confrontation is unacceptable and inconsistent with the discipline…
Bribery in Courtrooms: Lawyers clash over NBA president’s claims
Constitutional rights activist Chief Nkereuwem Udofia Akpan acknowledged that a few judges may be corrupt but emphasized that most are diligent and ethical, noting that…
NBA slams appointment of convicted pension thief Abdulrasheed Maina as Patron
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the purported appointment of convicted former pension reform boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, as Grand Patron of its Garki…
Late CJN Tanko Muhammad a fine jurist, says NBA
NBA said Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad will be remembered as a jurist who served the Nigerian judiciary at its highest level and played his…
Police move to resume tinted glass permits to trigger harassment, legal chaos – NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the Nigeria Police Force over the recent announcement to resume enforcement of the controversial motor vehicle tinted glass…
NBA wants accountability in UK property controversy involving prominent Nigerians
According to the Committee, issues such as the alleged procurement of fake National Identification Numbers (NIN), fraudulent use of MTN phone numbers, fake ECOWAS passports,…
NBA clashes with Senate over Natasha’s return
The Nigerian Bar Association has called out the Senate over its refusal to let Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, return to her seat after serving…
Ubani slams NBA’s silence on lawyers’ plight
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Dr. Monday Ubani, has issued a clarion call to the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, urging its leadership to urgently…
Rivers: NBA declares stand on voice vote by National Assembly
“So the use of voice vote in both chambers also underscores the unconstitutionality of the whole action. So even that ‘ratification’ by the National Assembly…
Rivers crisis driven by ego – NBA President
“ If the actors had placed Rivers above their own personal interests and cared about the security and welfare of the people, we would not…
“Reverse your atrocious decision on Rivers before it’s too late,” PDP governors warn Tinubu
The PDP-GF said this in a statement released by its chairman, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State on Wednesday morning. The Forum added…
An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders: challenges and problems (1)
The domain of local government operation is the grassroots. Grassroots democracy is the most basic expression of an ideal local government in a democracy because…
Late Justice Alagoa was a rare breed – CJN
“His lordship’s passing reminds us all that life is fleeting and we must strive to leave behind footprints worthy of remembrance..."
Sowore in court for calling police boss Egbetokun ‘illegal IG’ (photos)
Omoyele Sowore, has arrived in court for arraignment for describing Kayode Egbetokun as an “illegal” Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
2025: NBA President pledges intensified advocacy for rule of law, human rights
In the message which was also made available to journalists in Lagos, Osigwe said that he will intensify advocacy for preservation of the rule of…