54 h. ago NBA Moves Annual Conference From Rivers To Enugu Over Emergency Rule

Nigerian Bar Association has moved its 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt in Rivers to Enugu State. NBA noted that its decision is coming following the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu in March, 2025. The association described the action as a violation of constitution in the […] The post NBA Moves Annual Conference From Rivers To Enugu Over Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago NBA relocates annual conference from Rivers in protest against sole administrator rule

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has relocated its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Enugu, read more NBA relocates annual conference from Rivers in protest against sole administrator rule

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58 h. ago Emergency Rule: NBA Protests, Relocates 2025 Annual Conference From Rivers To Enugu

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has changed the venue of its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Enugu in Enugu Enugu, saying that the previous location was no longer appropriate given happenings in the State. This was announced in a statement jointly signed by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN; […]

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61 h. ago NBA relocates annual conference from Rivers over emergency rule

The Nigerian Bar Association has announced the relocation of its 2025 Annual General Conference, formerly scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State but will now be held in Enugu, due to the recent declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The association stated that while there was a widespread excitement over Port Harcourt being Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu

Nigeria Bar Association has condemned the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, saying that it is unconstitutional to announce a sole administrator in a democratic state. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, declared an emergency rule in the oil rich state, suspending Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy Ngozi Nma, and all the […] The post Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Crisis driven by ego not Supreme Court judgment –NBA President

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the emergency rule declaration in Rivers as unconstitutional. The President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, said in a statement that declaration of emergency rule remained an extraordinary measure that must be invoked strictly within constitutional limits. “The NBA affirms its commitment to upholding the constitution, defending democratic governance, and ensuring […] The post Crisis driven by ego not Supreme Court judgment –NBA President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NBA faults Rivers emergency rule, declares Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional

The Nigerian Bar Association has faulted the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing the move as “unconstitutional” and a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, and signed by its President, Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association insisted that the President has no constitutional Read More

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