INEC’s absence as postulates under Electoral Act 2026 can’t invalidate party primaries, says Ubani
Former 2nd vice chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Monday Onyekachi Ubani (SAN), has clarified that the absence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at political party…
Babatunde SAN warns against ethical lapses, tasks courts, state on rights protection
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Layi Babatunde, has called for stricter, ethical discipline, consistency in judicial decision-making, and stronger institutional safeguards to protect citizens’ rights. He warned that…
Prof Ali SAN pledges infrastructure support for Abuja varsity
Hon Jurists and other participants at the recently concluded African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) conference in the Republic of Benin. Renowned lawyer, Prof Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), has pledged to…
I am fit for house of Reps, ‘I’ll bring expertise to legislative duties’ – Akinola
A lawyer and tax expert, Olugbuyiro Akindele Akinola, has pledged to bring competence, accountability, and technical expertise to legislative duties, if he is elected into the House of Representatives. Akinola,…
NBA Smart ID Card: A Call For Applications [Only 1–7 Years Post-Call]
Dear Learned Colleague, This opportunity is strictly for lawyers within 1–7 years post-call. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) invites eligible young lawyers (1–7 years post-call) to apply for the NBA…
EFCC probes suspected fake lawyer, Anoruo, over forged NBA Seal in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos have commenced an investigation of a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession…
Akinboro, SAN, felicitates with NBA Nyanya-Karu Branch on Law Week
I warmly felicitate with the Chairman, Executive Committee, and the entire members of the Nigerian Bar Association Nyanya-Karu Branch on the occasion of your 2026 Law Week. The theme, “The…
In A Profession Of Many Voices, Let Yours Be Known For Substance – Akinboro SAN
The week is in motion, and with it comes the usual demands of our profession, deadlines, expectations, and the constant pressure to deliver. In a profession of many voices, it…
Time to bow out — Sen. Umeh urges Atiku to back new Generation
Senator Victor Umeh has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to consider stepping aside from presidential ambitions to allow younger leaders to take charge ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking…
Certificate forgery allegation: Nnaji, UNN opt for out-of-court settlement
A former Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Uche Nnaji, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and other parties in a certificate forgery dispute, have commenced moves to settle out of…