Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
20 Feb
The High Court of Oyo State, yesterday, held a special session to honour the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who died last year.
14 Feb
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned a proposed agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom that would allow British lawyers to practice in Nigeria The union described the Enhanced Trade Investment Partnership (ETIP) Agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom as "unacceptable" and "unpatriotic." The partnership, according to the UK government, will create opportunities…
30 Jan
The former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has declared that his stewardship as the NBA president was unblemished.
19 Dec
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has restrained the immediate past Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, from holding public office unless she, within 30 days, apologises publicly for disrespecting the court. The court, presided over by Justice U.P. Kekemeke, ruled that the injunction would become perpetual if Tallen,…
19 Dec
The Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Law Society (NLS) and former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikorodu Branch, Bayo Akinlade has expressed concern over the secrecy in the list of judges recommended for appointment into the Lagos bench, by the Lagos State Judicial Service Commission (LSJSC). The lawyer, who is the Convener, Fight…
16 Oct 2023
• Demands immediate suspension of Area Commander • Allegation false, misleading, says Command's spokesperson Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Imo State chapter has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, over an alleged assault and unlawful detention meted out on its member, Chigozie Chinaka, by Area Commander of Owerri Municipality, David Ogenyi, and his men.…
25 Aug 2023
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday promised that his administration would conclude a thorough review of the remuneration templates of judicial officers in the country. Receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), the President said the battle against corruption necessitates a comprehensive review of the salaries and allowances…
16 Jul 2023
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Joseph Daudu (SAN), human rights lawyers and a rights advocacy group, the Centre for Social Justice and Accountability (CSJA) have sought from the Federal Government, strict adherence to the principle of rule of law, fairness and justice in the handling of the case of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
19 Jun 2023
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has urged President Bola Tinubu to implement the Justice Muhammed Uwais Committee’s report on electoral reforms.
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The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), on Thursday, declared its readiness for reconciliation with former members who have expressed a desire to rejoin the party. NNPP also debunked the claims made by some expelled individuals who announced the suspension of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for attending the NNPP national convention. The Acting…
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In response to disruptions sparked by recent haulage rate announcements for Eastern Ports, the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has agreed to schedule a stakeholder meeting to renegotiate the rates. This, according to NSC will serve as a platform where robust consultation and decisive action would be taken to ease the stress of port users. Emerging…
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Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya has completed one full day in his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest Chess marathon in Times Square, United States. Onakoya is attempting to break the longest chess marathon which currently stands at 56 hours,nine minute and 37 seconds. The record was achieved by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur…
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The Oyo State Government says it demolished the building belonging to the Yoruba Nation agitators in its capital, Ibadan, over alleged illegal and nefarious activities in the house.
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Cryptocurrency exchange company, Binance said it is working very closely with the Nigerian government over its detained executive. The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, disclosed this on Thursday with the company's head of financial crime compliance still in detention in Nigeria. The Nigerian government's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Binance for laundering…
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Landmark Group said the Lagos State government is yet to consult it on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction and beach sand filling. Landmark made this disclosure in a statement on Thursday and said the issue of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road passing through Landmark Beach remains a topic of wide-reaching discourse. The Group said it wants…
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Hassan Dada, has expressed concern about the high number of weapons in unauthorized hands in Nigeria.
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The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has secured an exparte injunction restraining further action on his purported suspension as member of the party. In an exparte motion granted by Federal high Court in Kano, Wednesday, Justice A. U Liman ordered the purported suspension of Ganduje as member of the…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday declared former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello wanted. The EFCC is prosecuting Bello over an allege money laundering of N80.2billion. The former governor was absent in court earlier today when the EFCC arraigned him. Bello’s arraignment is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved system-wide policies to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation's children. The approved policies are captured as DOTS, an acronym representing: Data Repository, Out-of-School Children Education, Teacher Training & Development, and Skill Development & Acquisition. According…