Osigwe, Okutepa clash over LPDC petition
A fresh controversy has emerged within Nigeria’s legal community following a petition by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN), seeking the removal of senior lawyer, Chief…
NBA president defends petition against SAN
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, SAN, has defended the decision to petition the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) against senior lawyer, Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, insisting…
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…
“No amount of intimidation can stop me” — Okutepa SAN fires back at NBA President
Over petition to BoB, alleges abuse of power and interference with pending litigation Chief Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Bencher, has fired back at the President of…
NLS to CJN: Refer NBA President to LPPC, impose sanctions on erring lawyers or face court action
The Nigerian Law Society, NLS, has threatened court action if the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, fails to refer the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA,…
NBA blames failed govt, condemns Plateau killings, demands action over Palm Sunday attack in Jos
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has condemned the recent killings of residents in Jos, Plateau State, describing the attack which occurred on Palm Sunday as disturbing and unacceptable. The statement…
ALDRAP vs NBA: All eyes on court as judge set to deliver judgment on Blue Silks rank
An Abuja Federal High Court is set to deliver judgment on the controversial Blue Silks rank of Senior Counsel of Nigeria, SCN, which the promoters introduced as an alternative to…
NBA unveils digital lawyers’ directory
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice is set to unveil a comprehensive first-of-its-kind national law directory, in a move aimed at transforming access, visibility, and structure within Nigeria’s…
Courtrooms shouldn’t be used for media briefings, NBA caution Sowore, others
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned that the courtrooms should not be used as a stage for media briefings. NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN) issued the warning on Wednesday…
Sowore replies NBA, debunks staging press conference in court
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has replied the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), denying an allegation that he staged a press conference in the court. NBA President,…