February 16 Presidents’ Day: US diplomatic missions in Nigeria suspend operations
The United States Embassy and United States Consulate General will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced. In a notice…
Dishonesty over Chambers Fees costs lawyer his Bar Certificate, Wig and Gown
A barrister has been disbarred after a disciplinary tribunal found that he deliberately misled a client into believing he was acting through his chambers in order to avoid paying chambers…
Tinubu hails Argungu festival as beacon of national unity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the Argungu International Fishing Festival as a shining symbol of Nigeria’s unity, resilience and peaceful coexistence. Speaking at the 2026 edition of the…
AU elects Burundi’s president as Nigeria backs water drive
The African Union (AU) have elected Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its chair for 2026, as leaders at the bloc’s 39th summit prioritised water security, institutional reform and peace issues…
NDLEA: Enforcement of drug laws in Nigeria not selective
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says the enforcement of the nations Law against Drug abuse is not selective. The agency speaking through its Director of Media and Advocacy,…
NBA Lawyers With Disabilities Forum calls for inclusion of members within Nigeria’s justice system
The Nigerian Bar Association Lawyers With Disabilities Forum (NBA-LWDF) has called for comprehensive legal, institutional and infrastructural reforms to guarantee full inclusion of lawyers with disabilities within Nigeria’s justice system…
ECNBA gives Notice 1 on NBA 2026 Elections, urges members to update records
Distinguished Colleagues, We are delighted to formally open our engagement with members of the Nigerian Bar Association, as the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) for the NBA…
ECNBA 2026 calls for expression of interest from lawyers seeking election into General Council of the Bar
THE ELECTORAL COMMITTEE OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ECNBA) 2026 – NOTICE NO.3 : REQUEST FOR LETTER OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM ANY ASPIRANT FOR ELECTION AS A MEMBER REPRESENTING…
Omo Onile claims ownership of land, thugs demolish Lagos houses, demands N25m
Many homeowners in Surulere Community, Amikanle, near the Command area of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, are counting their losses after suspected landgrabbers, popularly known as Omo Onile,…
Court flays detention of Kaduna cleric
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday condemned the continued detention of Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir, by the Defence Intelligence Agency. The court ordered the Federal Government…