“I will not be silenced”, Okutepa accuses Afam Osigwe of vendetta
It has come to my knowledge that the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN has written petition against me to the Hon Body of Benchers…
Concerns over judges’ abuse of judicial powers
Lawyers unite against bullying from the Bench Like the NBA, lawyers have expressed concern over acts of bullying being displayed by some judges in the course of court proceedings, saying…
2027 Anambra: Lawyer declares interest in race for Reps seat under APGA
A lawyer and philanthropist, Prince Chukwudi Oli, has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for the Anaocha/Dunukofia and Njikoka federal constituency, pledging to align his…
Haunted Wigs: Lawyers Share Mysterious Courtroom Experiences
Although Nigeria’s constitution does not recognise witchcraft or the use of charms, long-standing rumours persist about alleged spiritual attacks on lawyers and the judicial system, writes CHIJIOKE IREMEKA In many…
SAD: Lawyer suffocates to death after being trapped in Abuja hotel lift
A lawyer identified as Barister Abdulsalam Ginsau from Kano has reportedly suffocated to death in the lift of an Abuja hotel. Although details surrounding the incident cannot be ascertained at…
Lawyer blasts INEC over decision on ADC
‘Tell Nigerians Tinubu will run unopposed in 2027’ Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over its decision on the leadership crisis in the…
Akangbe, SAN connects with Lokoja lawyers
Emphasises unity and professional development It was such a great moment for me to connect with Lokoja Lawyers at a Meet and Greet session. It was more than just a…
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…