30 m. ago Nigeria Needs Economic Innovations To Create N500trn Budget, Says Agbakoba

Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has stated that Nigeria must embrace a comprehensive strategy aimed at transforming Nigeria’s economy from a resource-dependent model into a diversified, production-oriented powerhouse to achieve a budget of N500 trillion for 2026/2027. Agbakoba also emphasised that President Bola Tinubu must adopt a rapid, […]

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4 d. ago NBA Insists On Due Process In Appointment Of Imo Chief Judge

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri  branch, has insisted that due process be followed in the appointment of the acting chief judge of Imo State. The association stressed that if for any reason, the most senior judge or judges were by-passed, the rationale for this deviation must be justified. This was made known in a statement […]

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1 week ago Wike Criticises NBA Over ‘Double Standards’, Advocates Judicial Integrity

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for its practice of publicly denouncing Supreme Court judgements without adequate review, highlighting a perceived double standards in how financial contributions are accepted. Wike made this known in a recent meeting with members of the Body of Benchers […]

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2 w. ago Nigerian chocolate queens rewrite history from bean to bar against all odds

Nigeria has long been a giant in cocoa production, ranking among the world’s top exporters. Yet, for decades, the country read more Nigerian chocolate queens rewrite history from bean to bar against all odds

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2 w. ago Natasha drags Imaseun before legal disciplinary committee, seeks his disbarment

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The suspended Kogi Central’s representative at the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally lodged a petition with the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, seeking the disbarment of Senator Nedamwen Bernards Imasuen from the Nigerian Bar. Senator Imasuen, representing Edo South in the 10th Assembly is the Chairman, Public Petition and Ethics, a committee […] The post Natasha drags Imaseun before legal disciplinary committee, seeks his disbarment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 explores solutions to challenges in Nigeria’s legal system

The Nigerian Bar Association has emphasized the need to examine the challenges confronting the legal space to improve the justice system and adapt to changing times. The President of the Bar, Afam Osigwe, SAN, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during the NBA Section on Legal Practice press conference held ahead of its forthcoming annual Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: Lawyers disagree on Supreme Court’s role

Legal experts are divided over the Supreme Court’s role in the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. While former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, criticized the apex court’s handling of legal matters, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN), maintained that the Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers: State of emergency dangerous affront to democracy – NBA

Urges NASS to reject it’s ratification From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has asked the national assembly to “reject any unconstitutional attempt to ratify the removal” of Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers state. The NBA said President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara is illegal and a “dangerous affront” to the country’s […] The post Rivers: State of emergency dangerous affront to democracy – NBA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago State of emergency in Rivers: “Suspension” or otherwise summary removal of a democratically elected governor and other elected officials in unconstitutional

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken due notice of the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State read more State of emergency in Rivers: “Suspension” or otherwise summary removal of a democratically elected governor and other elected officials in unconstitutional

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3 w. ago NBA condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers governor as unconstitutional overreach

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has declared the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of read more NBA condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers governor as unconstitutional overreach

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3 w. ago Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly, declaring it unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NBA condemns state of emergency in Rivers, calls governor’s removal “unconstitutional”

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a strong rebuke of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of read more NBA condemns state of emergency in Rivers, calls governor’s removal “unconstitutional”

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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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3 w. ago NBA rejects Rivers Assembly’s probe of CJ, warns against intimidation

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the Rivers State House of Assembly’s resolution directing the Department of State Services to investigate the  state Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, over alleged age falsification. The NBA described the move as an attempt to drag the judiciary into the political crisis between the executive and legislative arms of Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers: Don’t drag judiciary into crisis – NBA cautions political actors

By John Ogunsemore The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has cautioned warring political actors in Rivers against dragging the judiciary into the ongoing imbroglio in the state. The chairmen of the eight branches of NBA in Rivers State stated this in a press statement released on Monday in reaction to the resolution of the State House […] The post Rivers: Don’t drag judiciary into crisis – NBA cautions political actors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate to amend Electoral Act to allow statutory delegates participate in party primaries – Akpabio

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has disclosed that statutory delegates will be reinstated in political party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections through an amendment to the 2022 Electoral Act. Speaking in Abuja on Monday while hosting the national leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Akpabio described the omission of […] The post Senate to amend Electoral Act to allow statutory delegates participate in party primaries – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Unravelling the ‘gentlemen in skirt’ paradox in Nigeria’s bar

Tribune Online Unravelling the ‘gentlemen in skirt’ paradox in Nigeria’s bar ON this year’s International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the achievements of women and to challenge the status quo, it is impossible to overlook a longstanding practice in Nigeria’s legal profession: the notion that there are “no ladies at the bar, only gentlemen in skirt.” At first glance, this might be seen as a […] Unravelling the ‘gentlemen in skirt’ paradox in Nigeria’s bar Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Digital Rights: EU, NBA, Others Tackle FG Over Misuse Of Cybercrime Law

The European Union, the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and other critical stakeholders in the justice sector have condemned the rising number of cases of citizens being arrested for alleged violations of the Cybercrime law. In separate presentations, they called for an urgent review of the legal system’s role in promoting and maintaining digital rights in […]

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