THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe State branch, on Saturday trained police investigators and prosecutors to enhance their technical competencies and improve criminal justice outcomes in the state. Mr Benjamin Sati, NBA Chairman in Gombe, said the training aimed to improve the quality of criminal investigations and judicial outcomes through enhanced officer capabilities. Sati … Read more
PRESIDENT of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) on Sunday, called on legal practitioners to remain focused in their commitment to preserving the rule of law and justice Osigwe made the call in an Easter message issued to newsmen in Lagos. According to him, Easter is a time that reminds Christians … Read more
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has debunked claims that the Rivers State Government paid for the rights to host the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC), stating categorically that no such arrangement existed within the NBA’s planning framework. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the 2025 AGC Planning Committee, Emeka Obegolu, SAN, the … Read more
A member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Citizens’ Liberties Committee, Deji Adeyanju, has provided clarity regarding the ₦300 million received from the Rivers State Government, stating that it was not a hosting rights fee for the NBA’s Annual General Conference (AGC) scheduled for 2025. Naija News reports that Adeyanju’s statement comes in response to widespread backlash … Read more
MEMBERS of the Human Rights Community in Edo South Senatorial District have demanded for the removal of Senator Neda Bernards Imasuen representing the district in the senate chambers in Abuja on a chain of allegations bothering on what they among others claimed to be his failure, corruption, abuse of office and betrayal of public … Read more
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, calling the move “unconstitutional” and a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement released on Tuesday, the NBA, through its President, Afam Osigwe, SAN, emphasized that the President lacks the constitutional authority to … Read more
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is gravely concerned about the arrest of Dele Farotimi on allegations of libel, as well as the reported invasion of his law firm and the harassment of lawyers and staff within the premises. These actions constitute a troubling breach of the rule of law and the sanctity of the … Read more
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has launched free legal services for #EndBadGovernance protesters who lack legal representatives. The NBA President, Afam Osigwe, said NBA’s state chapters have also been enjoined to be in court across the country to monitor proceedings concerning hunger protesters. In his statement on Wednesday morning, on his X handle, Osigwe also disclosed … Read more
THE newly sworn-in President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has said that the association under him will not condone dereliction of duty and abuse of citizens’ rights by people in power. He said his leadership will hold the federal and state governments accountable for their duties to the people. Osigwe … Read more
Former general secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has emerged as the president-elect in the 2024 NBA election. Trojan News reports that the election was held online and was monitored by our correspondent. The voting began at 12 am on Saturday and ended at 11.59 pm with the live results for all positions … Read more