A senior lawyer and human rights activist, Mr. Edward Omaga has urged the National Assembly to “immediately” suspend the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Kamorudeen Ogunlana, for dereliction of duty. In a complaint addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and made available to CITY LAWYER, the activist proposed “That the House of Representatives...
TINTED GLASS: NBA, POLICE AT LOGGERHEADS OVER COURT ORDER
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims that it is restrained by a court order from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, insisting that enforcement remains lawful and necessary for public safety. This comes against the backdrop of threat by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to commence an action to commit the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and Force...
NBA PH BRANCH, CLASFON TO HOLD XMAS PRAYER, PRAISE TODAY
The Legal Profession Prays: NBA Port Harcourt Branch and CLASFON Rivers State Chapter Unite in Praise and Prayer The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, in collaboration with the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON), Port Harcourt Branch will today host a special Prayer and Praise Session themed “A time for Praise and Prayer”, bringing together members of the...
ALL SET FOR LAWYERS IN BUSINESS INSTITUTE & NBA-Lec COCKTAIL/AWARD NIGHT 2025
Today, 16th December, 2025, at the NBA HOUSE ABUJA; 4 PM Theme: “A Lawyer with Multiple Income Streams and the Remuneration Order; A Case For Diversification and Innovation, in the Legal Profession.” Honoree: Mr. Babatunde Ogala SAN, OFR.Keynote Speaker: Chief Emeka J.P Obegolu SAN [Chairman, NBA Remuneration Committee]. Guest of Honour: Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh SAN [Hon. Minister for Innovation,...
ALL ROADS LEAD TO AWOMUKWU DEC. 27 AS RIGHTS ACTIVIST UBANI INTERS MOTHER
All is set for the interment of the Matriarch of the Ubani family, Mrs. Nsomma Gladys Ubani. Madam Ubani is the mother of constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Monday Ubani. Sources confirmed that finishing touches are ongoing for the funeral ceremony which will hold on Saturday December 27, 2025, in her country home, Umuosoko, Awomukwu in Ikwuano local...
NBA, LIBI SET TO HONOUR AFAM OSIGWE, NWADIOKE, ADEGBORUWA, OTHERS TODAY
The NBA House in Abuja is set to turn into a beehive of activities as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Legal Entrepreneurship Committee will today bestow awards on some deserving senior lawyers. The Awards, organized in partnership with the Lawyers in Business Institute (LIBI), will coincide with LIBI’s Christmas Cocktail/Award Night. at 4 pm The Award Ceremony will witness the...
GADZAMA, WIFE MARK JOYOUS WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
COUPLE GAMES AND ROMANTIC HIGHLIGHTS DEFINE JOYFUL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM FOR CHIEF & MRS. GADZAMA, SAN Beyond the profound spiritual guidance provided by Rev. Sam Oye, Chief and Mrs. Christine Gadzama’s 1st wedding anniversary was a night of genuine fun, fellowship, and romantic celebration. The program was thoughtfully designed to engage guests and celebrate the lighter, joyful side of marriage,...
CJN, SANWO-OLU, MAKINDE, OTHERS TO ATTEND ’85 LAW SCHOOL CLASS 40TH YEAR REUNION
Lawyers under the aegis of the Nigerian Law School Class of 1985 will today in Lagos honour the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN and 26 other class members. This event which holds at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel is in commemoration of the 40 years of Call to Bar of members of the class....
‘I CANNOT BE GAGGED BY ANY COURT FOR WRITING TRUTH,’ SAYS TONYE CLINTON JAJA
Senior lawyer and chieftain of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP), Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja has vowed that no court can gag him because all his writings are based on the truth. In an “open letter” to fiery human rights activist and former Nigerian Bar Association Vice President, Dr. Monday Ubani SAN, Jaja stated that the publicity...
‘JOIN HANDS WITH NEW NBA-SPIDEL EXCO TO MOVE SECTION FORWARD’ – AFAM OSIGWE
NBA Says Uyo Resolutions Were Taken to Prevent Electoral Crisis and Restore Stability in SPIDEL Dear Colleagues, The 1st Vice President, Mr. Sabastine Anyia, has issued a statement addressing the SPIDEL issues. Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have recently been exposed to misleading narratives regarding the 2025 SPIDEL elections. While individuals are entitled to express dissatisfaction, public commentary...