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Gombe NBA to Probe Police Assault on Chair

The Nigerian Bar Association, Gombe State branch has inaugurated a seven-member committee to investigate an allegation of assault on its chairman, Benjamin Sati, by an Inspector of Police, Kabiru Ibrahim. On Wednesday, Sati had alleged that Ibrahim called him stupid for parking in…

16/09/2023

LPPC Shortlists Law Professor Sacked for Exam Malpractice

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted for the rank of SAN, an applicant who only a few years ago earned a pink slip and general infamy for smuggling unauthorised material into an examination facility. According to Peoples Gazette, Benedicta Lopez…

16/09/2023

NBA’s SPIDEL Condemns Minister’s ‘Interference’ In UNICAL Sex Harassment Probe

The Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has strongly criticized the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, for alleged witness tampering in the ongoing probe of sexual harassment claims at the University of Calabar. Below read the…

15/09/2023

[FULL LIST]: Falana, Ajulo, Other Senior Lawyers Shortlisted for Rank Of SAN

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee on Thursday released the full list of senior lawyers shortlisted for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). On the 69-man shortlist obtained by The Lawyer are Funmi, wife of Mr Femi Falana (SAN); the daughter of…

14/09/2023

NBA 3rd Vice President Responds to NBA President’s Allegations

1.0 PROTOCOLS The Board of Trustees The Body of Benchers President Distinguished National Officers Past Presidents The Body of Benchers The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Chairman General Council of the Bar Past…

13/09/2023

NBA Assistant General Secretary Responds to NBA President’s Allegations

Daniel Kip, Assistant General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has strongly denied allegations of financial misconduct leveled against national officers. In a detailed response to the NBA’s Calabar Branch, Kip maintained his integrity and commitment to transparent service. The allegations, which…

12/09/2023

NBA Publicity Secretary Rejects Corruption Allegations Made By NBA President

In response to allegations raised at the 2023 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Meeting (AGM), Akorede Habeeb Lawal, the NBA National Publicity Secretary, has issued a personal rebuttal to clarify his position and address concerns related to financial misappropriation and misconduct. At…

09/09/2023

NBA Secretary General Denies Receiving N40 Million From NBA President

The General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Adesina Adegbite, has strongly denied allegations that he was given N40 million by NBA President Yakubu Maikyau to deposit into the association’s account. Read in full below. RE: NBA LEADERSHIP BROUHAHA…. A REJOINDER TO MAZI…

05/09/2023

Why NBA Excos Are Against Me – Maikyau

President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, yesterday, shed more light on the crisis within the association, saying the reason some of his colleagues were against him was because of his “commitment to protect and be frugal with the…

04/09/2023

[DOWNLOAD] 63rd NBA Annual Conference Communique

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) successfully concluded its 63rd Annual General Conference at the M.K.O Abiola Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 25th to September 1st, 2023, under the theme “Getting it Right; Charting the Course for Nigeria’s Nation Building.” With over…

03/09/2023

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