It’s time to save Judicial appointments from corruption
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu For nearly five years, Abia State has been the site of a bewildering contest over the crisis of corruption that now bedevils Nigeria’s judicial appointment process.…
Bright Ngene: Court fixes March 27 for judgement, NBA decries delay
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has concluded its Fact-Finding assignment concerning the detention and appeal proceedings of Mr. Bright Ngene, Esq., reaffirming its commitment to protecting the rights of its…
NBA, ECOWAS court advocate stronger enforcement of court judgments
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe (SAN), on Monday hosted the President of the Court of the Economic Community of West African States, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves,…
SAN write NBA BoT over alleged election bias, ask Osigwe SAN to resign
In a fierce letter, two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), have petitioned the Board of Trustee of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA accusing the President of the Association, Afam Osigwe,…
SAN advocates ethical AI to advance sustainable development
International law scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof Damilola Olawuyi, has called for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate sustainable innovation and support global…
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…
LPPC disowns ‘Blue Silk,’ warns against gross misconduct, threatens disciplinary action against lawyers
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has disowned the introduction and use of a purported title known as “Blue Silk” within sections of the legal community, declaring that it does…
NBA alarmed over police officers promotions, threatens legal action on court order violations
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over allegations of irregular and biased promotion practices within the Nigeria Police Force under Inspector-General…
Judicial corruption: Again, concrete actions must be taken now – Amnesty
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has ignited a nationwide debate after describing members of the judiciary and legal profession as the worst perpetrators of…