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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…
SportyTV to broadcast NBA in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya on free-to-air TV
From next season through September 2028, SportyTV will deliver a comprehensive NBA broadcast offering across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, providing fans with consistent…
NBA demands release of abducted lawyer
Ameh was last seen on Wednesday evening while returning home from work in the Maitama area of Abuja.
WNBA’s Lexie Brown clears air on romantic involvement with Klay Thompson
American professional basketball player Lexie Brown, has dispelled the speculation that she was involved with Klay Thompson after Megan Thee Stallion broke up with him.
EFCC grills suspected fake lawyer over forged NBA seal
During investigations,the 55-year-old claimed that although he obtained a Law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, through evening classes, he…
LeBron, Bronny make NBA history with father-son assist
The milestone came after Bronny, 19, made a crucial defensive play, stealing the ball before finding his father in transition. LeBron finished the sequence with…
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…
NGE, SERAP demand probe into alleged threat by Wike against Okinbaloye
The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order a thorough…
War of Words: Channels’ Okinbaloye replies Wike
Seun Okinbaloye, a presenter on Channels Television, has said he is not afraid of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
‘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…
‘Stop bullying lawyers!’ – NBA slams Judges, issues stern warning
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed serious concern over reports of judges allegedly bullying and unlawfully detaining lawyers, describing such acts as an abuse…
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…
NBA blasts Justice Umar for ordering Sowore’s lawyer to kneel in court
According to the association, “A judex directing a legal practitioner or indeed any person whatsoever to kneel in court is not a recognised judicial sanction…
Ajadi extols Otunba Seye Famojuro at birthday, commends his key role in Oyo politics
Leading governorship aspirant in Oyo State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has extended warm birthday felicitations to…
FG orders NAFDAC to unban sale, consumption of sachet alcohol
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to immediately stop enforcing the ban on sachet alcohol…
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…
Seven years on, Osinbajo, wife reflect on surviving helicopter crash
“You have been faithful. More than just faithful. From my cradle days. Till this very hour. And I know You will. You will be with…
Business mogul Otunba Adekunle Ojora is dead
The Ojora family of Lagos has announced the death of their patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Olori Omo Oba of Lagos. He passed away early…
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…
What we are doing to clean up, reorganise Apapa, bring back Investors – Senbanjo
“Historically, Apapa was known as the Golden Council. In those days, the goose truly laid golden eggs here. However, following the prolonged gridlock, a lot…
Two brothers, one other arrested over kidnapping, murder of ex-Abuja NBA treasurer
The suspects were members of a notorious “one-chance” armed robbery syndicate operating on and off within the FCT for several years, the Command's spokesperson, SP…
NBA seeks justice in alleged forced conversion of Muslim girl
“The victim was reportedly held against her will for over two years and gave birth to a child as a result of the alleged rape...
How ex-NBA treasurer Nwamaka Chigbo was abducted, killed in Abuja
According to the family, the late Nwamaka was an active member and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja, a member of the International…
Civil Society Group Accuses Olusola Oke of Weaponising Police, Threatens Petition to LPDC, NBA
A leading civil society organisation, the Coalition for Rule of Law and Civic Accountability (CRoLCA), has accused senior lawyer and former governorship candidate, Chief Olusola…
NBA asks Aiyedatiwa to suspend Commissioner on trial for assaulting chief magistrate
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Temitope Alphonso, had accused Osamaye of physically assaulting her.
Setting the record straight on Buhari and Osinbajo’s presidential bid
At no time—explicitly or implicitly—did President Buhari suggest that Professor Osinbajo should refrain from contesting. At no time did he indicate a preference that the…
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…
Tinted Glass Permit: Police tell NBA no court has stopped enforcement
The Nigeria Police Force has insisted that the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit policy is still valid, despite growing public criticism and objections from the…
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…