Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), on Monday said it would set up anti-corruption committee in all its 130 branches in the country to address corruption related issues. The Chairman, NBA National Anti-Corruption Committee, Prof. Babafemi Badejo, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria...
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anambra Chapter has condemned gruesome murder of its member, Mr Ifeanyi-Rolex Iloakasia. Iloakasia, a member of Otuocha Bar was killed alongside his client in Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area as they were returning from court sitting in Ekwulobia High Court on May 15....
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Afam Osigwe (SAN), has urged employers of labour to provide protection and enhanced wages for Nigerian workers. Osigwe made this known in a statement in Lagos to commemorate 2025 Workers Day. NAN reports that workers Day, also known as Labour...
The Assistant General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Ehi Barnabas-Henry, has said Jos, the Capital of Plateau is a place rich in culture, warmth, peace and not a war zone. Barnabas-Henry made the assertion on Tuesday in Abuja following the successful hosting of the NBA Section...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osogbo branch, has condemned the arson of the Osun High Court in Ilesa on Monday. The NBA, in a statement by its Chairman, Mr Yemi Abiona, on Tuesday in Osogbo, described the incident as a “heinous attack that poses a serious threat to justice...
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has replied to the Nigerian Bar Association regarding the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. Ibas faulted the reason cited by the NBA, describing it as misleading and uncharitable. The statement partly...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has relocated its 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu, following President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The association stated that although the initial announcement of Port Harcourt as the host city for this year’s conference was...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the conclusion of the Holy month of Ramadan. Osigwe in a statement on Sunday, urged muslim lawyers to utilise the Eid celebration to uphold the values of justice,...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has faulted the Nigeria Bar Association’s (NBA) stand that the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu was unconstitutional and illegal. Wike alleged that the NBA discredited Tinubu’s decision because the Rivers Government had promised to...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials as unconstitutional. The NBA President, Mazi Adam Osigwe, SAN, in a statement on Wednesday...
The 2022 Electoral Act will be amended to make for inclusion of statutory delegates in political parties primaries in 2026, ahead of 2027 general elections, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio says. Akpabio made the disclosure in Abuja on Monday at a meeting with the National leadership of the Nigerian Bar...
Benue State House of Assembly has said that the state Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Maurice Ikpambese, stands removed from office. The assembly’s Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer, said this a press conference in Makurdi on Thursday. Tiseer frowned at the statement jointly signed by Afam Osigwe (SAN) and Dr Mobolaji...
The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, in line with constitutional provisions. It also urged its Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights to investigate the matter and report back in two weeks. The News Agency...
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Badagry Branch, has arrested a suspected fake lawyer, Godwin Eguabor, 47, in Badagry Magistrates’ Court 2, while appearing for a matter on Wednesday. Vice-Chairman, NBA Badagry Branch, Mr Atule Elchors, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Badagry that the fake lawyer had...
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the arrest of a lawyer, Dele Farotimi, by the Nigerian Police Force over allegations bordering on libel. The NBA President, Afam Osigwe, in a statement Tuesday night in Abuja, also decried the alleged invasion of Farotimi’s law firm and the harassment of...
The Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ibadan branch, Mr Ibrahim Lawal (Esq) has called on the newly appointed judges in Oyo State to see their appointment as a call to service. Lawal gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ibadan....
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, has urged President Bola Tinubu to put in place policies and effective measures aimed at reducing economic pressures on the citizens. It also expressed displeasure on the latest increase in the pump of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across the country and the...
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo has called for the establishment of state police in the country, to address the nation’s worsening security challenges. The governor made the call at the 64th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday in Lagos. The conference has the theme:...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday, unveiled a digital stamp and seal for legal practitioners in the country. According to NBA, the virtual stamp would not only help to check activities of fake lawyers, but also ensure seamless preparation and filing of legal processes. The outgoing President of...