ALDRAP vs NBA: Court set to deliver judgment on Blue Silks rank
An Federal High Court in Abuja is set to deliver judgment on the controversial Blue Silks rank in Nigeria’s legal profession. The dispute involves Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners and the Nigerian Bar Association over the introduction of the Senior Counsel of Nigeria (SCN) title. ALDRAP created the Blue Silks rank as an […]
Refer NBA President to LPPC, impose sanctions on erring lawyers or face court action – NLS to CJN
The Nigerian Law Society has threatened to take legal action if the Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun fails to act on its demands regarding alleged misconduct in the legal profession. The group is calling for the referral of Afam Osigwe to the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee for review and possible disciplinary action. NLS also […]
Lawyers ask CJN to refer NBA President, Osigwe to LPPC for ‘publicly reprimanding’ judge
A group of lawyers under the Nigerian Law Society has asked Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to refer Afam Osigwe to the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee. They accused him of publicly criticising a judge instead of using proper legal channels. The issue began after a courtroom incident involving Mohammed Umar, who reportedly asked a lawyer to kneel during […]
NBA alarmed over arrest of former presidential aide, Obono-Obla, vows to intervene
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed concern over the arrest of former presidential aide, Festus Obono-Obla. The association described the arrest as alarming and emphasized the need for adherence to due process in handling the matter. NBA President Olumide Akpata stated that the association will closely monitor developments and intervene to ensure Obono-Obla’s legal […]
NJC, NBA hoping propaganda will bury illegalities in Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction – Lawyer
Barrister Christopher Chidera, a member of the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Defence Consortium, has accused the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of staying silent over what he called “illegalities” in the conviction of the IPOB leader. In a statement on Monday, he claimed that propaganda is being used to distract the […]
Lawyers ask court to shut down NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Some Nigerian lawyers have approached the court, asking it to order the shutdown of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). The lawyers argue that the institute is operating outside its legal mandate and has failed to meet the purpose for which it was created. They insist that urgent judicial intervention […]
NBA demands action over Kebbi school abductions, Brigadier-General’s death
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the government to take urgent action following the recent abduction of schoolchildren in Kebbi State and the killing of a Brigadier-General. The association stressed that such incidents threaten national security and the rule of law. In a statement, the NBA urged security agencies to investigate the attacks […]
Ronaldo names ex-Real Madrid teammate, two athletes who inspire him
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the athletes who inspire him in his career and personal drive. Speaking in a recent interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, the Al-Nassr star mentioned three names he admires for their longevity and dedication to excellence. The 40-year-old striker highlighted how these sports icons continue to perform at the […]
You’ve 72 hours to retract blackmail, attack on INEC, judiciary – Factional LP to Nenadi
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the faction led by Nenadi Usman to withdraw alleged derogatory remarks made against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary. The warning was contained in a statement released on Thursday by Obiora Ifoh, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, […]
NBA condemns Kano court order forcing TikTokers to marry
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized a reported ruling by a Kano Magistrate’s Court that allegedly ordered two popular TikTok content creators, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to marry within 60 days. The order reportedly followed their appearance in viral videos considered “indecent” by the Kano State Films and Video Censorship […]