Eid-Al-Fitr: Chief Emeka Ozoani SAN felicitates Muslim lawyers
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we mark the joyous occasion of Eid-al-Fitri, I extend my warmest felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters within the Nigerian Bar and across the…
Lawyers in Asaba gets trained on AML/CFT compliance, rules of professional conduct
Legal practitioners play a critical role as gatekeepers of the financial and legal systems, there is a continuous need to strengthen their capacity to identify and mitigate risks associated with…
Okutepa SAN blasts ‘Godfatherism’ in NBA, replies Aikpokpo-Martins
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Jibrin S. Okutepa, has responded to recent comments by former NBA First Vice President, John O. Aikpokpo-Martins, dismissing suggestions that Egbe Amofin is responsible for…
NBA Election 2026: Aikpokpo-Martins raises concerns about Egbe Amofin actions
A former First Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), John O. Aikpokpo-Martins, has raised concerns over the growing tensions surrounding the 2026 NBA presidential election, questioning the motives…
I’ll defend myself, no regrets as AGF – Malami
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has declared his readiness to defend himself against allegations of financial misconduct, maintaining that he remains proud of his…
A back to the future moment for Nigerian Bar Association
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the then Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Babangida – a two-star general – turned the page on the military regime of Muhammadu Buhari in the…
SAN charges lawyers on due diligence, professional ethics, client management
Lawyers have been urged to adopt stronger professional ethics and effective client-management strategies to reduce complaints, disciplinary sanctions, and reputational damage within the legal profession. The call was made by…
How in-house lawyers shape business transformation
Global Business Development Manager at Legal 500, David Freeman, has harped on the significance of in-house counsel in shaping governance, regulatory engagement and business transformation. Freeman, who spoke during the…
Stop misusing ‘Dr.’ or ‘Professor’ titles may attract disciplinary actions, BOSAN warns lawyers
The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) has issued a stern warning to its members over the rising trend of adopting undeserved academic titles, describing it as an “unbridled…
Ondo High Court Judge, Justice Bamidele Adeleye, dies at 65
Hon Justice Bamidele Adeleye of the Ondo State High Court has passed away, leaving a profound void in Nigeria’s judicial community. The news was confirmed on Friday in Akure by…