Tag: NBA
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Judges suffer political pressure due to financial dependence – NBA
They announced plans to create a special committee that will work with the judiciary and the Executive to push for…
Kevin Durant becomes highest-earning player in NBA history
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has officially become the highest-earning player in NBA history after signing a blockbuster two-year deal…
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…
NBA probes AfriLand Towers fire in Lagos
The Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has swung into action over the fire disaster that gutted AfriLand…
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…
Kanu fumes, drags judges over ‘miscarriage of justice’
Detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has taken his battle beyond the courtroom, petitioning the NBA against three top judges, accusing…
What is Overtime in Basketball and Nigeria: NBA Overtime Rule, Format, Score System in Regular Season and Playoff Games
In terms of overtime, the record for the longest basketball game is held by a match between the Indiana Olympians…
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
Ex-NBA star Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida
Former NBA forward Marcus Morris Sr. has been arrested in Florida over an alleged fraud involving a bounced check. The…
Adegboruwa to NBA: No basis for retaining N300m gift from Rivers govt
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said NBA has no need to go begging for money for the event because all…
“What kind of Hypocrisy is this?” – Wike slams NBA over Rivers crisis
The minister did not hold back in his criticism of the NBA, accusing it of undermining the judiciary with reckless…
‘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…
Okonjo-Iweala: No excuse for failure to stop crude oil theft
Okonjo-Iweala, also a former Nigeria's Finance Minister spoke in Lagos on Sunday at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Annual…
Lagos lawyer and activist, Adesina Ogunlana, is dead
Ogunlana who was Chairman of the NBA Ikeja Branch from 2016 to 2018, passed away on Tuesday. While paying tribute…
Tinubu gives assurance of support to new NBA president
He assured the new leadership of the NBA of his administration's support in addressing challenges affecting the association and the…
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…
The Big Fundamental from basketball
Tim Duncan, known as “The Big Fundamental,” was born on April 25, 1976, in Christiansted, St. Croix, in the U.S.…
NBA speaks up over Samoa Agreement
In a statement signed by NBA National Publicity Secretary, Mr Habeeb Lawal, Maikyau cautioned against negative narratives arising from misinformation…
NYSC: NBA drags Ogungbe, Tinubu’s minister Musawa to court
NBA section alleged that Musawa and Ogungbe were mobilised for the mandatory one-year national youth service after they had passed…
NBA spits fire over sack of Osun Chief Judge by Adeleke
NBA, in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Akorede Lawal, said that the action of…
Tinubu to fill vacancies in Supreme Court, review judges’ remuneration
President Tinubu spoke when he received the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN)…
Why INEC should ask NBA to prosecute electoral offenders
In order to deal with electoral offences committed during elections in Nigeria, the Mohammed Uwais Electoral Reform Panel had recommended…
Bolanle Raheem: NBA announces funeral plans
Raheem was shot dead in Lagos on the last Christmas Day by an assistant superintendent of police attached to the…
NBA reacts to brutal killing of member by police in Lagos
Chairman, NBA, Lagos branch, Ikechukwu Uwanna, in a statement on Monday said at about 5pm on Sunday, when everyone was…