Professor Kasunmu, SAN: A Tribute Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, SAN, was a distinguished gentleman of the Nigerian Bar and a member of a generation of lawyers whose presence commanded respect both within and beyond the courtroom. Having been involved in a few matters with him on the opposing side, I witnessed firsthand the professionalism and cordial relationships he maintained with...
OSUN 2026: NBA INSISTS ON RULE OF LAW, CREDIBLE POLL
NEWS RELEASE “No Shortcuts: NBA Insists on Rule of Law for a Free, Fair, Credible and Peaceful Osun Governorship Election” With the highly anticipated Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, preparations have reached a critical stage. In a series of high-level stakeholder engagements, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe, SAN, led...
JOIN THE GOLDEN GENERATION: NLS 1995 SET TO HOST AGC COCKTAIL NIGHT IN PORT HARCOURT
NEWS RELEASE The Nigerian Law School Class of 1995 Call Set Association is set to host the AGC Cocktail Night, a grand celebration marking over three decades of excellence, legacy, and impact by the Call Set of 1995. Scheduled for Wednesday, 26th August 2026, the exclusive evening will bring together Honourable Judges, Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Legal Executives, Business Leaders,...
BREAKING: LEGAL ICON, PROF. ALFRED BANDELE KASUNMU IS DEAD
Legal scholar, Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu SAN is dead. CITY LAWYER gathered that Kasunmu “departed peacefully” in the early hours of today. A trending post by “The Kasunmu Family” stated that “Professor Kasunmu was not only a cherished patriarch of our family but also a distinguished scholar, mentor, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria whose legacy of wisdom, integrity, and service...
NBA ELECTIONS: ANXIETY, AS EGBE AMOFIN HOLDS EGM TODAY
There is palpable anxiety in the air as Egbe Amofin O’odua holds an Extra-ordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Ibadan today. A notice seen by CITY LAWYER shows that the meeting was scheduled to commence at 10 am. Though no agenda was included in the notice, there are strong indications that the recently concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Elections will dominate...
NBA UNVEILS WEEK-LONG PROGRAMME FOR 2026 AGC
The Nigerian Bar Association has unveiled a week-long programme for its Annual General Conference holding in Port Harcourt from August 21, 2026. In the programme made available to CITY LAWYER, the association noted that “Across the week, Beyond Limits will provide the framework for examining the profession’s role in a rapidly changing legal, economic and institutional environment.” Below is the...
‘MY OPPONENTS WILL PLAY ROLES IN MY REGIME,’ SAYS NBA PH CHAIR MADUBA
Newly sworn-in Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Port Harcourt Branch Chairman, Dr. Chinedu Maduba has vowed to co-opt his opponents in the keenly contested chairmanship race to drive the success of his administration. In a ‘Thank You’ message seen by CITY LAWYER, he revealed that he had contacted his opponents on the need to be part of his administration, adding that...
LAGOS LAW FIRM WANTS TO HIRE YOUNG LITIGATION LAWYER
A Law Firm based in Ajah, Lagos, is is seeking a qualified, dynamic, and result-oriented legal practitioner with proven experience in litigation and dispute resolution to join its growing legal team. Position: Litigation LawyerLocation: Ajah, Lagos, NigeriaEmployment Type: Full-Time Qualifications:LL.B from a recognized UniversityCalled to the Nigerian BarMinimum of 2 – 5 years post-call experience in litigationStrong analytical, research and...
CIARB NIGERIA UNVEILS PARTNER HOTELS FOR 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Nigeria Branch has unveiled the Partner Hotels for the 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 which dwelt on core...
![SIR EJIKE EZENWA SAN TOURS OUR ESTATE, CONGRATULATES US FOR SUCCESSFULLY CREATING A CREDIBLE PLATFORM FOR INVESTMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT LAWYERS IN BUSINESS INSTITUTE [L.I.B.I] MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME](https://citylawyermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LIBI-EZENWA-SAN-672x655.jpg "LIBI-EZENWA-SAN")
SIR EJIKE EZENWA SAN TOURS OUR ESTATE, CONGRATULATES US FOR SUCCESSFULLY CREATING A CREDIBLE PLATFORM FOR INVESTMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT LAWYERS IN BUSINESS INSTITUTE [L.I.B.I] MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME
Our (last) Letter to the FCT Minister for the construction of the road opening up our Estate to Abuja City Center was duly received yesterday, after positive engagements. Thanks to some of our pillars like Sir. Babatunde Ogala SAN, our Judges and distinguished Senior Advocates of Nigeria, who are not relenting on the matter. Plan to visit our Exhibition Booth...