NBA OWERRI CRISIS: THE GENERAL SECRETARY IS NOT ABOVE THE VICE-PRESIDENTS — LET US RESPECT THE NBA CONSTITUTION AND ALLOW ELECTED OFFICERS TO PERFORM THEIR DUTIES. A Constitutional Appraisal of the Three-Member Presidential Committee Investigating the Alleged Mismanagement of the ₦100 Million Imo State Government Gift to NBA Owerri Branch I have carefully examined the...
40 YEARS AT THE BAR! BY JOE-KYARI GADZAMA SAN Today, 16 October 2026, marks 40 years since I was called to the Nigerian Bar. I give thanks to God Almighty for the professional journey so far. Over these four decades, I have remained committed to contributing to the legal profession, the administration of justice and...
BY JUSTICE U. JOHN MEDICAL AND DENTAL PRACTITIONERS’ INVESTIGATION PANEL (MDPIP) ESTABLISHES A PRIMA FACIE CASE OF MISCONDUCT IN A PROFESSIONAL RESPECT AGAINST DR. ALIYU JOSEPH YAHAYA, THE RESPONSIBLE MEDICAL OFFICER WHO MANAGED THE LATE MRS AKUDO LOVELYN JOHN Ten months ago, the life of my dearly beloved wife, Akudo Lovelyn John was cut short...
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The reported denial of entry to some Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) during the recent opening of the Legal Year and conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria at the Supreme Court is deeply troubling to me and others and deserves serious reflection. Videos circulating online showed distinguished senior lawyers, fully robed and...
Prof. Uju Agomoh, the doyen of prisoner rights advocacy and Chair of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has been elected President of the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) for 2026-2029. Agomoh, who is also the President of Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), posted a landslide...
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Nigeria Branch has unveiled some Sponsors for its eagerly awaited 2026 Annual Conference and Gala Night. The conference holds in Port Harcourt from November 4, 2026 to November 6, 2026, with the theme: “Beyond Dialogue: Delivering Excellence in Arbitration and ADR.” The theme is a sequel to previous themes...
Distinguished Awlans and Learned Colleagues, This is a gentle reminder that Registration for the AWLA International Conference ’26 is still ongoing. Theme: Better Together – AWLA Beaming Her Light On: Create, Empower, Prosper, Together in Africa. Date: 18th – 22nd November, 2026Venue: Palms by Eagle, Airport, Accra, Ghana. Secure your spot for this historic gathering...
Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Frank Mba, has explained why he chose to establish a law firm after retiring from the Nigeria Police Force, saying he sees the move as an opportunity to continue serving society in a different capacity. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday, Mba spoke during...
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has reminded potential delegates that the Early Bird registration window for its eagerly awaited 2026 Annual Conference will end today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026. It is recalled that the section had extended the Early Bird window by two weeks due to clamour by...