Tag: Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
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…
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…
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…
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…
NBA condemns alleged police killing of youth who claimed divine message for governor
“The investigation, as well as its findings, should be made public in a timely manner to ensure transparency, accountability, and…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
NBA condemns removal of Osun CJ, rejects Afolabi as Acting Judge
Gov. Adeleke removed the substantive Chief Judge over allegations of misconduct, abuse of power, corruption, and disregard for the rule…
Nigerian workers are our greatest resources – NBA President Maikyau
He lauded the steadfastness of Nigerian workers, who continued to keep the “wheels” of the country running, in spite of…
NBA begs for Okey Wali’s freedom
Abducted Okey Wali is a known philanthropist who has helped in the development of his community in no small measure.
Bolanle Raheem: Adegboruwa to lead NBA prosecution monitoring team
“In this regard, the NBA will be partnering with the Ministry of Justice during the trial; Mr Adegboruwa has, in…
Unhappy Gov. Muhammed sends message to Judiciary
Most of the inmates spent many years in jail because they could not afford to pay their fines and penalties…
Yakubu Maikyau takes over as NBA President
Maikyau polled 22,342 votes representing 64.6 percent of votes cast for the office of the president, while Gadzama polled 10,842…