With utmost respect and admiration, I extend my heartfelt birthday felicitations to Asiwaju Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo, SAN (Vice Chairman Body of Benchers). Your life’s journey stands...
On Monday, September 18, 2023, Mazi Afam Osigwe took the stage as a distinguished panellist during the NBA Garki Branch Law Week. The panel discussion, titled...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau OON, SAN, delivered his opening remark at the ongoing Law Week. In his address, he extended appreciation...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has officially endorsed the Igbo apprenticeship system (IAS), popularly known as ‘Igbaboi,’ as a significant step towards enhancing and reforming the...
In a noteworthy gesture of support, Ikenna Umudu Esq. is set to sponsor a free Medical Outreach during the NBA Garki Branch Law Week 2023. The...
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria extends a warm invitation to its Quarter 3, 2023 Continuing Legal Education Zoom Training. This informative session is...
On September 20, a significant shift in the composition of the judiciary will occur as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, administers the...
Heartfelt congratulations to the council members, with @Abbahtemper at the helm FIDA Nigeria Denounces Minister’s Alleged Role in Sexual Harassment Probe
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has strongly criticized the Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, for her alleged involvement in the ongoing...
Renowned legal luminary Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, delivered an inspirational address to members of the Integrity Club and prominent legal community leaders led by Senator Anthony...
Ilesha, Osun State, witnessed a remarkable event as Mazi Afam Osigwe graced the grand opening of the O.J. Erhabor Law Firm. At this auspicious occasion, Osigwe...
In this second part of our analysis, we continue to delve into the concerns raised by the 3rd Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)...
Dear Otu-Oka Iwu, Abuja, Congratulations on launching your 2023 endowment initiative, titled “Igbo Apprenticeship System: A Panacea For Mentorship Growth And Development In The Legal Professional.”...
Nurturing Legal Excellence.
In an inspiring culmination of events, the NBA-AGC 2023 conference concluded on a high note, leaving an indelible mark on countless lives through its extensive medical...
In a visionary endeavor reminiscent of the achievements of Igbo entrepreneurs in the business world, Igbo Lawyers in Abuja, under the banner of Otu Oka-iwu Abuja,...
Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau OON, SAN, the esteemed President of the Nigerian Bar Association, recently hosted a delightful dinner party to express his heartfelt gratitude and...
By A. Y. Musa In the wake of the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Treasurer Caroline Anze-Bishop raised concerns regarding what she perceived as marginalizing her...
By Henry Barnabas Ehi, MICA The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Welfare Committee: A Valuable Experience I had the privilege of serving as a two-time member of...
Igbo Apprenticeship System.
They sowed the wind and reaped the whirlwind.
The collaboration between the Governor of Kebbi State and the Nigeria Bar Association for the annual general conference’s free medical outreach undeniably leaves a substantial mark....
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, congratulates President Bola Tinubu on his well-deserved victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court. The verdict, delivered in Abuja, favoured...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his renewed commitment to delivering his vision of a united, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria in light of the recent judgment...
The Presidential Election Tribunal is currently deliberating on a petition submitted by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Obi is challenging the...
In anticipation of today’s impending judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, a significant increase in security measures has been implemented within and around...
We are nearing the conclusion of our collaborative medical outreach program, a joint effort involving the Moses Lake Medical Team, the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, and the...
Quality healthcare is regarded as a fundamental right, not a privilege.
PROPOSES TO EMBARK ON A STRIKE ACTION.
PREAMBLE 1/ The 63rd Annual General Conference with the theme “Getting it Right; Charting the Course for the Nigeria’s Nation Building” held at the M.K.O. Abiola...
The Speech Highlights the Crucial Role of History in Shaping our Tomorrow
Over 50 million Naira, For The National Officers' Expenses.
Reacting to the Treasurer’s refusal to sign the Financial Reports for presentation at the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the NBA held in Abuja recently, the...
For us to have an opportunity to interact very closely, we can have the necessary bonding to serve you better. I appreciate where I’m coming from...
Addressing the conferees at the just concluded NBA-AGC, which was held at the M.K.O. Abiola National Stadium Abuja, the NBA President, Y.C. Maikiau, SAN, reiterated the...
The Nigerian Bar Association, as part of its 2023 annual general conference in collaboration with Moses Lake, Washington State and The Kebbi State government, is organising...
Dear Esteemed Conferees, As we bid farewell to the “Getting It Right” 2023 NBA Conference, I am immensely grateful for your unwavering participation and insightful contributions....
Beyond Borders: Advancing Justice For A Connected West Africa. Adverts: Also Read: https://legalattorneyblog.com/2023/07/04/mazi-afam-osigwe-san-underlines-electoral-injustices-and-calls-for-reforms-at-the-nba-slp-2023-conference/
The fourteen-seater Toyota Hiace bus owned by the NBA branch of the state had delegates travelling back from the 2023 Annual General Conference held in Abuja....
Advocates Review of Minimum Fees in Remuneration Order.
With immense pleasure and gratitude to God Almighty, I extend a warm and heartfelt appreciation to the NBA President and team for asking me to be...
Thursday, The 31st of August 2023. Kindly Refer To The Flier Above For More Details. Be Punctual!
Distinguished Colleagues, You are now reminded of the Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association scheduled to be held on the 31st of August, 2023,...
The NBA AGC, Legal Aid Clinic, was opened to the public on the 28th of August, with Representatives from both Government and Private Rights Organizations collaborating...
Refer to the flier for more details. Also Read: https://legalattorneyblog.com/2023/08/18/nba-president-inaugurates-board-of-nba-human-rights-institute-tasks-the-institute-on-protection-and-enhancement-of-human-rights/
Wednesday, August 30 2023 @ The Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja. Kindly refer to the flier above. Don’t be told! Also Read: https://legalattorneyblog.com/2023/08/09/breaking-military-officers-take-govt-in-gabon/
I, a Legal Practitioner, am glad to share that I will be a panellist at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, 29 August 2023) at the ongoing NBA...
Human rights activist Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has asked the federal government to clear the confusion arising from figures surrounding the nation’s...
AUGUST 29 TAKE NOTEBREAKOUT SESSION 7 The Young Lawyers Road Nap Navigating new beginnings transitions and growth “This mentoring session is designed to guide new wigs/young...
Another case of alleged rape and sexual assault is in danger of being swept under the carpet, with the victim backing out after several pleas and...
The theme of the conference resonates with the mood of the nation, especially at this time when it has dawned on well-meaning Nigerians that if we...
PROTOCOLS: Your Excellencies, my noble Lords, distinguished learned colleagues, permit me to begin by expressing gratitude to the Almighty God for the privileged opportunity afforded me...
The Annual General Conference Creche Support for babies/Toddlers of female Nigerian legal practitioners is open. Are you a Female Lawyer? Are you nursing your baby/toddler/young children?...
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS.
The Chairman of the AGC Planning Committee, Mazi Afam Osigwe, extended his sincere gratitude to all those who participated in the Health Walk today. While speaking...
A unique mobile court in Jalingo, Taraba state capital, has remanded two Chinese nationals and a Nigerian in the custody of the Nigeria migration service for...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was arrested at a Georgia jail on racketeering and conspiracy charges and released on a $200,000 bond after a historic mug...
Dear Esteemed conferees, As we eagerly await your presence at the upcoming Annual General Conference, we want to emphasize the importance of prioritizing your safety and...
The arraignment of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, over an alleged procurement fraud of N6.9 billion, has again been...
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, ABUJA
Continuing Legal Education
There will also be a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, the 27th of August 2023, at the Summit Bible Church located at plot 1101 Kaura District Abuja....
The Opening Ceremony to kick start the 63rd edition of the NBA AGC will take place on Sunday, August 27, 2023, after the Church Service. The...
Charting the Course for Nigeria’s Nation Building,
Saturday, 26th August. Save the date.
#NBA-AGC CONFERENCE 2023
The upcoming Students Week of the Students Representative Council at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, on Monday, 21st of August, 2023, is poised to be an...
PLEDGES THE NBA'S SUPPORT FOR AN IMPACTFUL TERM IN OFFICE.
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation-designate, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association to develop its position on law...
It Entails: Dine, Wine, Network, and Build New Connections.
I am delighted to congratulate the Eastern Bar Forum (EBF) on their Quarterly Meeting commencing today, 18th August 2023 and ending on 19th August 2023, at...
Dear Members of the Eastern Bar Forum, Warmest greetings and heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your Quarterly General Meeting! This is a significant moment that...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, inaugurated the Board of the Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Institute (NBA-HRI)....
Theme: Maputo Protocol And Women In Africa: Digital Technology As A Vital Tool For Acceleration. Kindly Use The Link Below To Register. https://fidaafrica.org/registration/ RELATED: FIDA: INTERNATIONAL...
Also Read: https://legalattorneyblog.com/2023/08/21/mazi-afam-osigwe-san-empathises-with-members-of-nba-ikot-ekpene-branch/ Also Read: https://legalattorneyblog.com/2023/08/15/goodwill-message-by-the-hon-justice-m-b-dongban-mensem-cfr-at-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-nba-agc-2023/ MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN, CONGRATULATES THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NBA, ABUJA BRANCH, ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS A LIFE MEMBER GOVERNING...
LATE REGISTRATION ENDS TOMORROW, AUGUST 18.
As the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference 2023 draws near with the theme “Getting it Right,” a noteworthy development has taken centre stage. The conference bags...
The former General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, is the Chairman of the 2023 NBA Annual General Conference Planning Committee,...
How To Collect Your Conference Materials.
A housewife, Aishat Abubakar, on Tuesday, pleaded with a Sharia Court in Ilorin not to grant an application for divorce by her husband, Yusuf Abubakar. Aishat,...
A significant moment that marks the beginning of a new chapter.
Enter the AptResponse App Lucky Draw to win fantastic cash prizes at the 2023 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association from 25th August to...
The Nigerian Bar Association, Young Lawyers Forum, invites you to a two-day arbitration workshop in collaboration with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC)...
Onye aghana Nwanneya.
Please see the attached flier for updated details.
(6-12 AUGUST)
The Official Media Regulator of Iraq has instructed all media and social media outlets operating in the Arab nation to refer to sexual deviance instead of...
Distinguished Colleagues, To ensure conferrees have the best logistic deals for the forthcoming Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Conference Planning Committee...
Warmest birthday wishes to Mr Augustine Alegeh, SAN, CON, a remarkable figure who has left an indelible mark as the Past President of the Nigerian Bar...
Justice Nicholas Oweibo has adjourned to next Tuesday to hear the application of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. He...
Retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Hon. Justice Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili, denied social media reports that she is negotiating a pathway for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chinonye Edmond Obiagwu, has allegedly taken laws into his hands by vandalizing the Apartments of his tenants in the Maitama...
The Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by its chairman, Barr. Kamaldeen Gambari visited the Ilorin zonal command of the Economic and Financial...
I congratulate my friend and brother, Mr Afam Okeke, Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch, on your remarkable recognition as a life member of the Governing...
GUARDIANS OF INNOVATION.
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sworn in the first female Chief Judge of the state, Justice Dije Audu Aboki, with an appeal for support...
Nigerian businessman and former chairman of defunct Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni, has formally reacted to the paternity tussle involving him and a female lawyer in Abuja,...
The Digital World and Young Lawyers' interests.
Asset Recovery Agency, AMCON
Solar is cheaper in the long run!
(30-5 AUGUST)
Distinguished N.E.C. Members, Please be informed that there will be a Pre-Conference National Executive Council Meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association on the date, venue, and...
Good evening Distinguished Colleagues, In furtherance of the objective of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to promote and protect the principles of the rule of law...
REITERATES CALL FOR THE WELFARE OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS.
NEGLECT OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS' WELFARE UNACCEPTABLE
"THE LORD OUR LAW GIVER,"
A Step Towards Ensuring Online Safety By Etaba, Agbor Agwu, Esq.
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has that Nigerian lawyers and legal practitioners must adhere to the rule of law, claiming that...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, has expressed sadness over the news of the death of Hon. Justice...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN has received with shock and dismay the news of the passing of Hon....
Dear colleagues, Welcome to the month of August, the month of the 2023 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, where we will all come...
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has described the death of its late brother, Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze, as sudden, saying he gave a sterling account...
I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Justice Chima Centus Nweze of the Supreme Court, which occurred on Sunday, 30th of July, 2023....
It was a black weekend for the Nigerian judiciary following the death of two judges of the Supreme Court and the Federal High Court. The two...
According to the reports, the late Legal Jurist, Nwaeze, has been indisposed. Though the nature of the illness is yet to be confirmed as of the...
NBA-DIGITAL COMMITTEE WEBINAR
SUNDAY, 23 JULY 2023. MONDAY, 24 JULY 2023. TUESDAY, 25 JULY 2023. WEDNESDAY, 26 JULY 2023. THURSDAY, 27 JULY 2023. FRIDAY, 28 JULY 2023. SATURDAY, 29...
Dear Distinguished FIDANS, The Branch was recognised by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). This was in celebration of the agency’s...
EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S ADVOCATES:
The Learned Silk extends fervent felicitations to the esteemed members and leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, on the auspicious occasion of the Retreat....
Eminent Colleagues, The AGC is upon us; we are sure you are already preparing to attend. We all know it’s a vacation of some sort for...
First-Ever Live Sports Fixtures Draw Event.
An Akwa Ibom state High Court sitting in Uyo has ordered an indigene of Itiam Etoi in the Uyo local government area, Mr Sampson Silas Udoh,...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
PRESS RELEASE The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has decried the despicable altercation which took place yesterday, 25/7/2023, at the premises of the Federal High Court, Lagos,...
Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SANPresidentNigerian Bar AssociationPlot 1102, Muhammed Buhari WayCadastral Zone A00, Central Business DistrictAbuja, Nigeria Dear Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, RE: INCIDENT BETWEEN...
The NBA President, Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, in the company of the 3rd Vice President, Mrs Amanda Demechi-Asagba, General Secretary, Adesina Adegbite, and National Assistant Publicity Secretary,...
A True Champion Of The Next Generation.
Compliments to the newly elected administration of the Nigerian Bar Association, Omoku Branch, and the Nigerian Bar Association Oji River Branch! Your successful elections mark a...
A lawyer based in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, in Southeast Nigeria, Barrister Cyril N. Orogwu, has written a letter to Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel...
Congratulations to the entire NBA Osogbo Branch on the successful election and inauguration of their new EXCOs. Special Congratulations to the Chairman, Lion Saheed Olayemi Abiola....
TOP HEADLINES, JULY 16-22.
Every Saturday, for seven months straight, the streets of Israeli cities have been teeming with protesters carrying the national flag as they staged demonstrations against a...
Dr Okoronkwo is a Seasoned advocate for universal Health Coverage with numerous years of experience working within the Health sector. She is an Alumnus of the...
The family of the late hotelier and owner of Tana Farms Limited, Olugbenga Owolabi, has demanded justice for him. This is coming about one year after...
The deceased’s father told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that he was happy with the ruling. Malam Muhammad Sani, father to Abdulrahman Sani, who was killed by...
A witness, Festus Abiodun Inioluwa, on Friday, told the Ogun State Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the State capital, that some police officers manning his...
Former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has said he never imagined that the loss of the 2023 election could send opposition members...
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 25 for the arraignment of the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele,...
Recall that on June 10, DSS operatives visited Emefiele’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, a day after his suspension as CBN governor by President Bola Tinubu. Godwin...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to take over the N5 billion suit the Economic...
Justice Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja asked lawyers, litigants, including journalists, to vacate Courtroom 7, where the trial of former terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu,...
At the resumed hearing on a petition against the election of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State at the State Election Petition Tribunal, a subpoenaed witness...
In a groundbreaking lawsuit that adds to the ongoing debate about transgender rights and medical procedures, 25-year-old Prisha Mosley from North Carolina is suing the medical...
FIDA (Nigeria) Abuja Branch, supported by Mac-Arthur Foundation, held a VALIDATION MEETING on the proposed amendments to the Practice Direction of ACJ Act, 2015, on the...
Mazi prays for the speedy recovery of our injured colleagues.
The House of Representatives Ad- hoc Committee on International Boundary Dispute Between Nigeria and Cameroon said it might consider a fresh application to appeal the International...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed an ex-Auditor General of Local Government in Kogi State, Usman Ododo, as the candidate of the All Progressives...
The National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi on Wednesday reserved judgment in a petition filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party...
The lawsuit filed by the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, against the Nigerian government and the former Attorney-General of...
Justice Awogboro Abimbola Olawunmi of the Federal High Court in Lagos has slammed The Sun Publishing Limited with a fine of N5.5 million for using the...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has slammed the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) over what it described as a shoddy investigation of the passing out...
His Royal Highness, King Taalor Tornwe, the paramount ruler of the Kono-Boue community in the Khana local government area of Rivers State, and three others have...
Ecobank Nigeria has been ordered to pay Honeywell Flour Mills N72.2bn in damages. The order was given by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The...
A court has refused to extend an interim order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from prosecuting Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Adamawa state Resident Electoral...
The police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned Charity Iroakazi, 28, at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having in her possession 36 berets with IPOB insignia...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has been told by the National Assembly (NASS) Clerk, Magaji Tambuwal that Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa can’t be arrested and prosecuted...
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has made it clear that Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, did not engage in any telephone conversation with...
Russia’s president will not attend a summit in South Africa next month, according to the country’s presidency. The announcement comes after South Africa’s leader said any...
Venezuela’s former head of military intelligence, Hugo Carvajal, is on his way to the United States where he faces charges of drug trafficking. Mr Carvajal was...
The online report claimed that Justice Ugo had tendered his resignation, citing pressures to compromise democracy. In response to widespread rumors circulating on the internet earlier...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has granted an application by the Federal Government to protect witnesses lined up in the prosecution of Tukur Mamu, who is...
Justice Binta Nyako, in a judgment, held that the DSS objections to Kanu’s request were unmeritorious. Justice Nyako held that Kanu was constitutionally entitled to access...
INTERNATIONAL NELSON MANDELA PEACEMAKERS MEDAL DAY.
On the 8th of June, 2023, FIDA (Nigeria) Abuja Branch inaugurated her pioneer Student Chapter: FIDA (NIGERIA) VERITAS UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHAPTER, BWARI, ABUJA. The inauguration seeks...
The Nigerian Bar Association Abuja Branch Chairman, Afam O. Okeke, Esq, cheerfully hail the NBA Abuja team (Oluwaseun Adewale OLISA and Victor Chinyeaka) for winning the...
"Judges often prioritize technicalities over substantive issues.
ABSTRACT The Presidential elections which was conducted on the 25th day of February 2023 has remained topical and prominently featured in the front burner of national...
NBA-SLP WELCOME REMARKS .
The Golden Boy friends cordially invite you for a hang-out party. Date: 17th July 2023. (Today) Venue: Filling Station Lounge Vintage Hubb Plaza, Plot 135 Ademola...
Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Joseph Daudu (SAN), human rights lawyers and a rights advocacy group, the Centre for Social Justice and Accountability...
While making the toast at the Dinner organized as part of the activities to mark the 2023 Law Week, Mazi congratulated the branch leadership for a...
A Kano State High Court, presided over by Justice Hafsat Yahaya Sani, has restrained Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and three others from demolishing the...
MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN Chairing The Second Plenary Session.
THEME: "Religion, Power, And Politics: The need for a unified polity.
I heartily congratulate the President and National Association of Law Teachers members on the occasion of its 54th Annual Conference, held in Umuahia, Abia State! Law...
Justice James Omotosho of the federal high court Abuja has handed a police lawyer, Ibrahim Mohammed, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for filing an...
The Legal Legend!
The agency has allegedly failed to serve its purpose.
May you bring forth positive change and upliftment to the legal profession.
At the memorable event held today in Yola, Adamawa State, Afam Osigwe (SAN) gave the Keynote Speech on the topic: LAWYERS AND THE LAW IN A...
Theme: The Crucial Role Of Legal Professionals In Reforming Nigeria's Socio-Political Economy.
Skitmakers and Pranksters create content to entertain and provoke. From funny street interviews and practical jokes to risqué kiss or grab challenges and dangerous pranks, these...
THE LEARNED SILK ADVOCATES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AFRICAN ARBITRATION CENTER.
This achievement signifies a new chapter of progress and growth for the branch.
Stay faithful to your campaign promises to your branch members.
He has been denied bail twice in the other case pending before Justice Emeka Nwite
May your tenure be marked by remarkable achievements,
The killings have gone on unchecked for too long and must be stemmed: Afam Osigwe, SAN.
THE LEARNED SILK CALLS FOR SWIFT INVESTIGATION BY THE ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNMENT. The gruesome murder of our dear colleague and Welfare Secretary of the Nigerian Bar...
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined an application for an interlocutory injunction seeking to restrain the National Youth Service Corps...
A Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, on Tuesday, refused an ex parte application seeking to restrain the founder of Arik Air, Mr Johnson Aruremi-Ikhide...
Kwara State Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin has remanded a man identified as Kayode Ibuoye for allegedly misleading the Nigerian police to invade Arandun town in...
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission has promised to establish the truth in the dollar scandal involving former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. The commission confirmed...
Parliament has upped the number of High Court judges from the current 83 to 151, after agreeing with Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Norbert Mao...
A lawyer identified as Johnmary Maduakolam has threatened to sue the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede and the management of the...
The academic records of President Bola Tinubu from Chicago State University as well as a variety of other documents were accepted as exhibits before the Presidential...
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has awarded a N5.5 million damages against a lawyer and Executive Director of Due Process Advocate, Emeka...
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima submitted a copy of the Labour Party membership register for Anambra State as evidence to support their claim...
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) has criticised the Supreme Court, saying that it has tarnished its public perception by reinstating former Senate President Ahmad...
The Federal High Court in Awka has issued an injunction preventing the Federal Government from assisting Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Anambra State to recover over...
NBA-AGC SPORTS EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS.
Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN Compliments The New Leadership Of The Nba Bauchi Branch.
After calling one Witness, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which conducted the disputed election, closed its case Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Presidential Election...
Theme: The Crucial Role Of Legal Professionals In Reforming Nigeria Socio-Political Economy.
MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN, HAILS THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE NBA ORLU BRANCH.
MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN, CONGRATULATES WINNERS OF THE 2023 AFAM OSIGWE, SAN COURTROOM MAIL COMPETITION
MAZI AFAM OSIGWE SAN HAILS THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE NBA NYANYA/KARU BRANCH.
MAZI AFAM OSIGWE SAN FELICITATES WITH NBA BENIN BRANCH.
MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN CONGRATULATES THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, OGBOMOSHO BRANCH
AFAM OSIGWE, SAN, CELEBRATES THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF NBA CALABAR.
NBAWF Felicitates OCJ Okocha SAN on His 70th Birthday.
Lawyers and the Law in a Democratic Dispensation.
Ruth Ojumu Wins 2023 Afam Osigwe SAN Courtroom Mail Prize.
NBA-AGC TCCP SET TO DISPATCH CONFERENCE MATERIALS TO REGISTERED DELEGATES.
I urge you to strive for excellence, integrity, and service in various practices.
Get FREE Delivery In Lagos On All Orders From The Lawyers Bookstore This Month of July.
NEW MONTH, INTENTIONS, GOALS, AND BEGINNINGS: MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN.
The Court of Appeal, Calabar Division, has upheld the powers of the Federal Road Safety Corps to impound the vehicle and impose a fine on an...
Afam Osigwe Salutes The New Executives of NBA Ahoda Branch.
Dismissed officers beg IG to implement a court order on reinstatement.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE JUJU PRIEST OCJ OKOCHA SAN: Afam.
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, felicitates the Muslim Ummah, particularly Muslim Lawyers and members of the Muslim...
ICPC Set to challenge court decision on Ojerinde.
MAZI AFAM OSIGWE FELICITATES WITH HIS MUSLIM FRIENDS.
Appeal Court Upholds Conviction of an Internet Fraudster.
NBA Abeokuta Branch Elects New Executives.
OTU OKA-IWU, ABUJA
NBA Benin branch condemns the killing of their member.
NBA BWARI BRANCH INAUGURATES ITS NEW EXECUTIVES.
NBA PRESIDENT SAYS LAWYERS ARE BETTER POSITIONED TO FIGHT MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING;
The Institute of Chartered Mediators And Conciliators: Dr Rosemary Chikwendu.
Lawyer Arrested In Abuja Hotel Over Alleged Adultery.
Kanu's suit to access Medical Records adjourned on July 20.
NBA-SPIDEL conference officially starts today
The competition is open to all young Lawyers in Nigeria of seven years and below post-call. For the 2023 edition, it is open to Lawyers called...
Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order.
CJN: Avoid irresistible Gifts from Litigants.
Ex-Senator, Bulkachuwa Denies Using His Wife To Influence Court Cases.
MR. ELISHA KURAH, SAN.
NJC Dismisses Petitions Against Retired Supreme Court Justice, Odili, Others.
NBA PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT ON THE COMMENTS MADE BY SENATOR ADAMU BULKACHUWA ON THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE ON JUNE 12, 2023
Extension of Time for Lawyers Got Talent - Legal Attorney Blog
Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN, Applauds Law Officers Of Nigeria.
Crisis Brews In NBA UYO Branch.
NBA REACTS TO DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT TINUBU, SAYS ONLY COURT CAN DETERMINE WHAT CONSTITUTES “ILLEGAL ORDERS”, TASKS NEW GOVERNMENT ON ECONOMY, SECURITY AND ADMINISTRATION...
The Courtroom Mail Prize, 2023.
Dear compatriots, On this auspicious occasion of Democracy Day, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to you and all citizens of our great nation....
DR. MOBOLAJI OJIBARA COMPLIMENTS NBA IKEJA BRANCH.
Court Admits Final Exhibit in Obi’s Petition. By Salihu Ali & Stella Charles In a renewed bid to justify his request for nullification of the election...
The 2023 Afam Osigwe Courtroom Mail Prize Opens. This competition is strictly open to young Lawyers. The sumptuous learned silk, Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN, named and...
NBA Isiokpo Branch Chairman Reacts To Assault Allegations The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Isiokpo Branch, Dr Cashmir Ofurum, has responded to the recent...
Power Tussle: NBA Branch Chairman Assaults Branch Treasurer Isiokpo Branch Chairman, Dr Cashmir Ofurum, disagrees with Nnenda Promise Okitche over Cheque Issuance. The branch leader and...
INEC objects to Obi’s exhibits. In another surprising move on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Electoral Umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has objected to the request by...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted a former Head of Service of the Federation, Mr Stephen Oronsaye, of the N2 billion money...
Dear Colleagues, We acknowledge the delay in issuing NBA seals and apologise for the inconvenience. We, however, now encourage you to visit your Branches’ secretariats as...
Dear Distinguished Colleagues, Looking forward to the future is something inherent in us as humans. However, those of us practising law are called to shape that...
The 2023 annual Africa Construction Law (ACL) Conference, scheduled for 5 and 6 June 2023, gathers practitioners working in Africa’s infrastructure and energy space. This year’s...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, has created an Election Appeal committee to settle issues stemming from the Branch And...
Dear Distinguished Colleagues, I am pleased to report that we have concluded the 12-Day Criminal Litigation Training Series, which commenced two weeks ago. The series was...
I wish my friend and brother Felix Ashimole (Che Oyinatumba ) a happy birthday as he turns fifty (50) today. Despite its mixture of joy, happiness,...
The Nigerian Government has inaugurated the Council of Legal Education of Nigeria to reposition legal education in the country. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubakar...
Dear Distinguished Colleagues, The Digital Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association is tasked with the primary goal of enhancing the digital capabilities of our esteemed Association....
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFERENCE FEES/ WEBSITE FOR REGISTRATION, CONFERENCE DESTINATION/NEW DATES & UNVEILING OF CONFERENCE LOGO: Preparatory to the 2023 NBA-SPIDEL ANNUAL CONFERENCE, the Nigerian Bar Association...
By Salihu Ali and Stella Akupue, Abuja. A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the N1.84 billion money laundering charges brought by the Federal...
By Salihu Ali, Abuja The Nigerian government has expressed commitment to effectively implementing the Administration of Criminal Justice Act for the good of the Country. When...
You are invited to the 12-Day Criminal Litigation Training of the NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Dates 4th-6th, 11th-13th, 18th-20th and 25th- 27th May, 2023....
By Salihu Ali and Stella Akupue, Abuja The attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, has been dragged before a Federal...
Distinguished Colleagues, To the glory of God Almighty, I am pleased to announce the release and return of Mr Okey WaMr., SAN, to his family. I...
In commemoration of the 2023 International Workers’ Day, the NBA President, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, has commended the “resilience and steadfastness of Nigerian workers,...
An International Civil Society Organisation known as the “Labour-Civil Society Front” has called on the Nigerian judiciary to restore the confidence of Nigerians in the nation’s...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Chukwuma-Machukwu-Ume, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP, demanding that he immediately take measures to prosecute over 30 persons...
By Salihu Ali, Abuja A Federal High Court has dismissed the suit by the registered trustees of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) challenging the letter...
Young Lawyers Annual Summit 2023. Today, at the Young Lawyers Annual Summit organized by the Nigerian Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Forum, Bwari Branch, Mazi Afam Osigwe,...
The Supreme Court has granted leave to the federal government to bring nine new grounds of appeal against the release of the detained leader of the...
Enugu Governor-elect Mbah inaugurates Transition Team with Ike Chioke, Joe Abah, Joy Ezeilo, Tobenna Erojikwe, Ikeazor Akariwe, and others as members of the Committee. Ahead of...
Nigeria’s Anti-graft Agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed an appeal, challenging the ruling of Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court...
You are invited to the 12-Day Criminal Litigation Training of the NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Dates: 4th-6th, 11th-13th, 18th-20th and 25th- 27th May 2023....
Dear Distinguished Colleagues, Further to the completion of the Second Edition of the Intellectual Property Law Training, please find attached the following course materials for your...
NBA President gives feedback and speaks on Justice The JNS Nigeria 2023 report will shed light on the state of people-Centre Justice in Nigeria. The information...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, was in Port Harcourt to commiserate with the family of the kidnapped former...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Kano office, says it has received no fewer than 351 complaints of alleged human rights violations from January to...
Emerging Fields In The Legal Profession Thanks to the increasing demand for legal services over the past couple of years, many areas of law are experiencing shifts...
Supreme Court keeps abortion pill available. Abortion medication mifepristone has been the subject of an ongoing legal debate in the US. The US Supreme Court has...
Y.C MAIKYAU, OON, SAN Felicitates with Muslim Faithfuls. I celebrate with all our Muslim colleagues and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-El-Fitr after...
The Ondo state government has frowned against the act of jungle justice allegedly perpetrated by motorcyclists in the state. The Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, stated the...
It has come to my attention that one of our respected elders and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Okey Wali, SAN, was...
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Distinguished Colleagues, The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, has constituted some standing and ad hoc committees of the...
Distinguished colleagues, The N.B.A. Employment Bureau, ably led by Sir Steve Adehi, SAN, FCIArb [U.K.], now notifies members that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency [NDLEA]...
The Essay is open to all law students of higher institutions within the central and West African regions; The International Intellectual Property Commercialization Council (IIPCC) is...
Workers, lawyers and litigants have been unable to enter the premises of Abia State Judiciary, High Court complex this week following a strike by the Judiciary...
The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBASPIDEL), Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, has announced the constitution of the members...
The Nigerian Bar Association has expressed its commitment to partner with the Federal Road Safety Corps in pursuing compensation for victims of road accidents and prosecuting...
UPDATE ON THE 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION: Distinguished Colleagues, As you may be aware, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the...
EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA), MR YAKUBU CHONOKO MAIKYAU, OON, SAN. Sunday, 9 April 2023 Dear Colleagues, It gives me...
The Nigerian Bar Association. Dear, kindly find attached the statement of the NBA President concerning the arrest of lawyers attending an election petition brief in Portharcort....
STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA) ON THE UNWARRANTED ARREST OF LAWYERS BY THE POLICE IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE 1 April...
Distinguished Colleagues, Please be informed that due to the technical challenges experienced with the Bar Practicing Fee (BPF) payment platform and given today (31st March 2023)...
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE NBA-NEC HELD ON 23 MARCH 2023 AT BIRNIN KEBBI Distinguished Colleagues, The National Executive Council(NEC)...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, commiserates with the family of the late Prince Bola Ajibola, SAN, the...
Nigerian Government Lines Up Four Witnesses Against Tukur Mamu For Alleged Terrorism Financing. This was made known by Aderonke Imana, an Assistant Chief State Counsel, Federal...
The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today, by 12 p.m., provide the decision on the appeal filed by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to...
The Court of Appeal has affirmed Governor Ademola Adeleke as the fully elected governor of Osun State in the July 16 governorship election in the State....
Recall that on 22 February 2023, following the request by the Honourable President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) published...
The NJC, after deliberations, found that the Chief Judge breached the provisions of S.294 (1) of the 1999 constitution. The National Judicial Council, NJC, in Abuja,...
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has fixed the 19th of May this year for judgment in a suit instituted by aggrieved retirees from the country’s...
A REFLECTION OF THE OFFLINE PECULIARITY OF OUR SOCIETY AND THE ADVERSE EFFECT ON DIGITAL EQUALITY By Mojirayo Ogunlana-Nkanga for the International Women’s Day #Embrace Equity...
Prosecutor Hugh Davies KC accused Ekweremadu of not approaching family members because he wanted the “medical risk” to go to someone he didn’t know. UK prosecutors...
The legal team of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, have requested the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission,...
Dear Colleagues, In fulfilment of the commitment of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mr, Yakubu Chonoko’s Maikyau, OON, SAN, to enrol an additional...
The chairperson of NBAWF LOC for the 2023 conference encourages young lawyers to register. The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum Elder, who also doubles as the...
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is: “Embrace Equity”. In commemoration of the 2023 International Women’s Day, the association of female lawyers, FIDA Nigeria, has charged...
The Appeal Court will today rule on the application filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, seeking it to vary its order granted to Labour...
On January 12 2023, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, constituted the NBA Election Working Group (NBA-EWG), chaired by...
The Kogi East Senatorial candidate under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in just concluded presidential and National Assembly elections, Mr Victor Adoji, had...
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, says the case instituted against his government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is “a joke. The Governor of...
Belarus on Friday handed a 10–year jail term to Nobel Prize–winning activist Ales Bialiatski, drawing strong international condemnation. The human rights activist Ales Bialiatski was sentenced to 10 years in prison on...
The section on Legal Practice is inviting you to its knowledge-sharing session. Built to last: Building Legal Partnerships that Stand the Test of Time. Panellists: Mr....
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes should remain in circulation till December 31, 2023. The Supreme Court...
Blessing Adeniran, the deceased’s mother, said an autopsy on her daughter revealed that Whitney was electrocuted. Adeniran, who disclosed this in a live Instagram video, lamented...
US: Trump can be sued for January 6 Riot Injuries Those who sued Trump have “plausibly” alleged that his speech caused the riot. The United States...
JAMB dismissed two staff for misconduct. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed two of its staff for gross misconduct of forging documents. Dibu...
NBAWF: 3rd Annual General Conference (AGC) 2023 The International Women’s Day event is scheduled for the 30th – 31st of March 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria. The...
IBA: Annual Conference 2023 Scholarship for Nigerian Lawyers Scholarships are awarded to young lawyers who wish to participate in the Annual Conference but may find it financially challenging. The...
Ekweremadu: trial enters the fourth week The ongoing Old Bailey conspiracy trial of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, Beatrice, his wife, their daughter, Sonia and...
EFCC arrives tinubu’s Polling Unit: Election On Saturday, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stormed the All Progressives Congress Polling Unit, APC, presidential...
NBA Condems the murder of Barr, Chief Oyibo Chukwu, Labour Party Senatorial Candidate With shock, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has received the report over the...
Naira Redesign policy of the Federal Government Apex Court adjourns judgement on naira redesign suit after hearing arguments for and against it on Wednesday, till after...
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Appointment of an additional judge for the National Industrial Court Of NIGERIA Distinguished Colleagues, By a letter dated 10/2/2023 and...
VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR NBA BRANCH CHAIRMEN Dear Observers, This notice is to inform all NBA-INEC accredited observers of the following essential guidelines aimed at the...
ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE 2023 Distinguished Colleagues, The NBA President, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, has been subject to ratification by the National Executive...
The suit seeking the removal of Alkali Usman as the IGP dismissed: Court A Federal High Court in Abuja Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by a...
Annual General Conference Planning Committee (A.G.C.) 2023 The 2023 Annual General Conference (A.G.C.) is scheduled for 25 August to 1 September 2023 in the Federal Capital...
UPDATE ON AGC 2022 CONFERENCE BAGS Dear Distinguished Colleagues, In my last correspondence on the above subject, I promised to provide periodic progress reports regarding the...
Enugu State Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate Under Investigation: APC Civil Society Organisation intensifies Investigation of Alleged professional misconduct Against the Deputy Governorship candidate of the APC, Mr...
Amnesty International hosted Securing African Civic Spaces for Youth at AFRICANXT theme: Securing African Civic Spaces for Youths. The Africanxt is a gathering of Africa-focused innovators...
Sanwo-Olu appeals for continuous calm over cash scarcity Sanwo-Olu sues for calm, and appeals to Lagosians, causing violence to desist. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to...
Ekweremadu: More facts emerge on the organ donor In the court documents, Mr Ekweremadu’s lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo, said Mr Nwanini was flown to the UK with...
Apex Court challenges Naira Redesign policy of the FG. All Eyes on Supreme Court as Suit against Banning Old Naira Notes Resumes Today. The Supreme Court...
WHITNEY ADENIRAN: LAGOS ORDERS CORONER’S INQUEST The Lagos State Government has ordered a Coroner’s Inquest to establish the cause of death in the case of the...
NBA-INEC PRO BONO SERVICES CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Distinguished Colleagues, In a meeting between the NBA President, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau OON, SAN and the...
ICLE NEW WIGS HANDHOLDING SESSION: NBA The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) is set to organise a series of orientation training...
Doctor charged with rape makes no-case submission: Olaleye The doctor asked the court to dismiss the case presented against him. The Lagos State government has closed...
NBA President delivers a valedictory address in honour of retired Hon. Justice Ibrahim Buba In honour of the retired judge of the Federal High Court, Hon....
Nemesis grabs up with a Man who steals Used Female pants For Ritual Police detectives from the Kwara State Command have arrested a man, Olatunji Taiwo,...
I didn’t propose to buy a kidney: Ekweremadu. Senator Ike Ekweremadu, the former deputy president of the Senate, has denied ever offering money to a prospective...
U.S. Supreme Court Urged to revive a ban on encouraging illegal immigration The justices took up the Biden administration’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling invalidating...
NBA Rebukes The Killing OF Hon. Justice Nnaemeka Ugboma The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) condemns the killing of Nnaemeka Ugboma, the Chairman of Ejemekwuru Customary Court...
THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT BENCH APPOINTMENT IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL 9 (NINE) JUDGES FOR THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT BENCH: CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Recall...
YC MAIKYAU ADDRESS ON THE NATION: NBA STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, MR. YAKUBU CHONOKO MAIKYAU, OON, SAN,...