The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN has directed the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to postpone its forthcoming elections to August or to a date thereafter. According to a document obtained by CITY LAWYER, the directive arose from a peace-building initiative undertaken by Fagbemi as the Leader of the Bar. Almost all NBA past...
TO FOSTER TRANSPARENCY, ECNBA RELEASES BRANCH VOTERS’ LIST (FULL LIST)
The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has released the branch-by-branch list of eligible voters for the forthcoming NBA Elections. Apparently in a bid to assuage concerns of some stakeholders that the elections may not be free, fair and credible, the committee stated that the unveiling of the voters list is “to ensure that transparency underpins every stage...
JUDGE’S ABSENCE STALLS DANGOTE REFINERY’S SUIT AGAINST FG OVER FUEL IMPORT LICENCES
The hearing of a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery against the Federal Government over the issuance of fuel import licences to some petroleum marketers was on Monday stalled following the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Also affected by the suit are the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd)...
SOLUDO GIFTS 10 SUVs TO ANAMBRA JUDGES
In a move aimed at improving the welfare and mobility of judicial officers, the Anambra State Government has presented brand-new Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to ten judges, ensuring they can conveniently commute to their offices and discharge their duties efficiently. The gesture is said to underscore Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary and enhancing the administration of...
TINUBU DEFENDS JUDICIARY PROJECTS AT BODY OF BENCHERS ANNEX, LAW SCHOOL QUARTERS UNVEILING, SAYS NOT INTERFERENCE
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed suggestions that providing infrastructure for the judiciary amounted to executive interference, describing it instead as a constitutional duty. Tinubu disclosed this on Monday when he commissioned an Office Annex for the Body of Benchers and 10 units of four-bedroom staff quarters at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari. The president was represented at both events by...
CHINELO OFOEGBUNAM: A LEADER WHO PUTS WELFARE FIRST ALWAYS
Gentlemen of the Noble Profession, Welfare must be realistic, accessible, and lived… not just spoken. That’s why beyond promises, I’m already walking the talk.Through the NBA Unpacked by Audrey series on Twitter every Monday, we are spotlighting colleagues, telling their stories, and showing that #EveryLawyerMatters. It’s about #Solidarity, #Advocacy, and #EmpoweringMembers in real time. In office, my commitment is to...
LIBI COOPERATIVES & MONEY MARKET PARTNERS ARM PENSION/ARM INVESTMENT TO PROVIDE PENSION FOR LAWYERS
Treasury Bills is one of the most secured investments in Nigeria because it is guaranteed by the Central Bank of Nigeria; with a yield of about 15 to 16.5% annually. These yields are paid upfront. The challenge is that it is viewed as the business of the “big boys”; as Fifty Million Naira is the minimum amount needed to bid....
N1 BILLION INFLOW: ‘RETRACT MALICIOUS ALLEGATION OR FACE LEGAL ACTION,’ CORDELIA EKE’S SOLICITORS WARN LAWYER
Solicitors to the immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Port Harcourt Branch, Mrs. Cordelia Eke has warned Port Harcourt based lawyer, Mr. Tupele Jefferson Isoun “to pull down his nefarious posts and retract his false comments immediately on social media, in his own best interests.” CITY LAWYER recalls that Isoun had alleged in a social media post...
AT BNLF SUMMIT, LEGAL EXPERTS URGE COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN CROSS-BORDER PRACTICE
Legal practitioners have called for renewed strategic collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom to advance cross-border legal practice, harness global opportunities, and address emerging challenges in a fast-evolving legal and commercial landscape. This call was made at the 2025 British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) Nigeria Summit, held in Lagos, with the theme: “Strengthening Legal and Business Ties Between the...
NBA PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES, OTHERS STORM LAGOS BRANCH LAW WEEK FOR ‘DEBATE’ (SEE VIDEO)
Who will lead the Nigerian Bar Association next? What are their plans for the profession? These posers were x-rayed today at the NBA Lagos Law Week 2026 Town Hall Meeting where lawyers grilled the candidates on their programmes. NBA Lagos has by far the largest voting bloc in NBA electoral history. Among the candidates who attended the session were Mr....