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 […]
Osun police arrest ‘fake lawyer’ who allegedly practiced for 10 years and duped clients of N50m
Anti-fraud officers at the Zone XI Police Headquarters in Osogbo, Osun State, have arrested a middle-aged man, Odeh Emmanuel, for allegedly pretending to be a lawyer for almost 10 years and cheating Nigerians out of more than N50 million. The suspect was caught on August 28, 2025, inside a court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while […]
Nigeria’s Justice System Favours The Wealthy, Failing The Poor – Sultan of Sokoto Raises Alarm
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has strongly criticized Nigeria’s justice system, saying it does not treat citizens fairly. He explained that the system mostly benefits the wealthy, while the poor continue to suffer without justice. Speaking in Enugu on Sunday during the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference, the Sultan said corruption […]
Slots were allocated to sons, daughters, wives of ‘owners of judiciary’ – Odinkalu tasks NJC on appointments
Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, the former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to ensure it is capable of processing information it receives about candidates for judicial positions in superior courts. Odinkalu called for transparency and credibility in the selection process. In his statement, Odinkalu accused the NJC […]
Refund Rivers’ N300m hosting right – Rivers administrator Ibas tells NBA following relocation of conference
The Rivers State Government is asking the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to return N300 million. The money was paid for the rights to host the NBA’s 2025 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. This demand comes after the NBA decided to move the event from Rivers State to Enugu. The NBA said it made the […]
NBA arrests another fake lawyer in Delta community
In a recent incident in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, another fake lawyer has been apprehended. Godspower Ogoba, a suspected fraudster, was caught by members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by David Omage. The arrest took place on January 29, 2025. Ogoba was found in a business center on Ufuoma Street in […]
Ex-NBA President Agbakoba Claims EFCC Was Established Unconstitutionally
In recent developments, Olisa Agbakoba, a prominent lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has raised significant concerns regarding the legitimacy of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He argues that the EFCC was unconstitutionally established and that its powers surpass those of the National Assembly. This assertion could have profound […]
Mazi Afam Osigwe Becomes 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association
Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has officially assumed the role of the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos. He takes over from Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, whose term ended today. In his inaugural address, Osigwe emphasized his commitment to holding governments accountable, particularly in areas of justice, equity, and the rule of […]
Relief for Nigerians is Coming Soon, Promises President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the challenging decisions made by his administration will soon bring relief and improve living conditions across the country. Speaking at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos, President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, highlighted the importance of these tough policy […]
Over 2,000 #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrested Across Nigeria – Femi Falana Speaks Out
In a recent statement, human rights lawyer Femi Falana revealed that 2,111 protesters were arrested during the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria from August 1st to 10th. Out of those arrested, 1,403 have been sent to prison because they lack legal representation. Falana criticized the government’s actions, emphasizing that all suspects should be given time […]