The Supreme Court of Nigeria has noted that “It has come to our immediate attention that fraudulent emails are currently being circulated by unauthorized platforms falsely claiming to be official sources for verified notaries in Nigeria.” The apex court stated that “These entities are using deceptive marketing tactics to solicit fees and personal information from practitioners.” The court urged notaries...
“RAMADAN & EASTER 1MILLION NAIRA DISCOUNT”: PROF. YEMI AKINSEYE-GEORGE SAN AMONG LATEST ALLOTTEES AT THE LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME
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BAR LEADERS, OTHERS STORM J-K GADZAMA LLP FOR FIRST IFTAR EVENING
NEWS RELEASE J-K Gadzama LLP Hosts Its First Formal Iftar Gathering On Friday, 6 March 2026, J-K Gadzama LLP hosted its first formal Iftar gathering, bringing together members of the firm, distinguished friends, clients, neighbors, and family in the spirit of Ramadan. The event was marked by an atmosphere of reflection, fellowship, and celebration. The gathering was organized to provide...
NBA President HAILS Awka Branch ON Enforcement OF Remuneration Order
NEWS RELEASE NBA President Addresses NBA Awka Branch, Commends Commitment to Professional Development and Remuneration Order Enforcement The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, today addressed members of the NBA Awka Branch during their meeting, where he commended the branch for its dedication to professional growth, institutional development, and the welfare of legal practitioners. In his...
IBADAN COURT ORDER, CONSTITUTIONAL SUPREMACY, AND LIMITS OF REGIONAL INFLUENCE IN NBA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
By Sylvester Udemezue The Ibadan Court Order, Constitutional Supremacy, and the Limits of Regional Political Influence in NBA Presidential Elections (1). Introduction Reports that the High Court of Oyo State sitting in Ibadan, presided over by Honourable Justice Y. S. Adekunle in Suit No. I/205/2026, directed the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to adopt Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN (reportedly adopted by...
RIGHTS ACTIVIST NWOKEDI SET TO BECOME IARN FELLOW MARCH 21
Human rights activist, Mr. Joe Nwokedi will on March 21, 2026, be inducted as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Administrators and Researchers of Nigeria (ICARN ). According to a notice seen by CITY LAWYER, the induction ceremony will take place at Nigerian Educational Research & Development Council (NERDC)NERDC Road, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. A full text of the notice...
INTRODUCING: “ONE MILLION NAIRA RAMADAN & EASTER DISCOUNT,” VALID TILL 1ST MAY 2026, AT THE LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME
Issuance of C. of. O to Allottees by the FCT Minister commences [See Page 23 to 29 of The Nation Newspaper of 3rd June, 2025] Distinguished Allottees include Mr. Babatunde Ogala SAN,OFR; Sir. Niyi Akintola SAN; Dr. Monday Ubani SAN; Mr. Femi Falana SAN; Sir. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa SAN;, Mr. Chuks Adiukwu SAN; Prof. Yemi Oke SAN; Prof. Yemi Akinseye-George SAN;...
‘AKANGBE, AKINBORO, BADEJO-OKUSANYA SHOW INTEREST IN NBA PRESIDENCY,’ SAYS ECNBA
The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association has issued Notice No. 5, publishing the list of aspirants who have submitted their respective Letters of Expression of Interest to contest in the 2026 Elections of the Nigerian Bar Association. In the Notice seen by CITY LAWYER, the Committee informed members of the Bar that the attached lists contain the names...
‘WITHDRAW SUMMONS TO FHC CJ TSOHO NOW,’ NBA WARNS CCB
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the reported summons issued to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Honourable Justice John Tsoho, by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over alleged non-declaration of certain bank accounts. In a letter dated March 2, 2026, addressed to the CCB Chairman, the NBA emphasized that the constitution grants exclusive authority to...
‘WHY WE ASKED EFCC TO PROBE N10 BILLION ABIA AIRPORT FRAUD,’ BY ALEX OTTI
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the alleged misappropriation of N10 billion purportedly spent for a non-existent Abia Airport by the former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration. Otti disclosed this at, during February media chat, saying that the commission was still inviting individuals who received the funds into their accounts....