The face-off between Egbe Amofin O’odua, the umbrella body of lawyers of Yoruba extraction, and the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) peaked at the weekend with the influential lawyers’ group asking the United States of America, United Kingdom, European Union, YIAGA Africa, Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) and other invited observer groups to steer clear of the forthcoming NBA...
AUDREY CHINELO OFOEGBUNAM: ‘A SNEAK PEEK INTO MY MANIFESTO’
A SNEAK PEEK INTO MY MANIFESTO ✅ VOTE AUDREY CHINELO OFOEGBUNAMFor NBA NATIONAL WELFARE SECRETARY✅ Distinguished Colleagues, The idea of your welfare is like music to my soul. It is my priority. Find attached a sneak peek into what I stand for: Accessible Welfare SupportA welfare desk that is responsive, compassionate, and available when members need help the most such...
NIALS, PAUL ANANABA CHAMBERS TO HOST ROUND-TABLE ON FOREIGN JUDGMENTS ENFORCEMENT JULY 16
The Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) in collaboration with Prof. Paul C. Ananaba SAN/Co, Chambers will on Thursday host a round-table on foreign judgments enforcement. The theme of the round-table is “The Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Nigeria: Challenges and Recommendations.” Below are details on the eagerly awaited round-table. Hi there, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, in...
BREAKING: 82,213 LAWYERS TO ELECT NEXT NBA PRESIDENT ON 18 JULY, 671 NAMES WITHOUT BRANCHES
No less than 82,213 lawyers are eligible to elect the next Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President in an election billed to hold on July 18, 2026. According to an email to NBA members seen by CITY LAWYER, the voters are spread across 139 NBA branches. Meanwhile, the electoral committee reports that “Six hundred and seventy-one (671) names appear at the...
NIGERIAN LAW SOCIETY TO HOLD AGC JULY 15-17
The Nigerian Law Society presents its 4th Annual General Conference, and this year, we’re raising the bar. Slated for July 15–17, 2026, with the theme “Constitutional Democracy and the Role of the Judiciary,” this isn’t just another legal gathering; it’s where the future of Nigeria’s jurisprudence meets action. Kicking off virtually on Wednesday, July 15, with the AGM and Opening...
NBA-SPIDEL APPOINTS RIGHTS ACTIVIST UBANI AS MEDIA NETWORK CHAIRMAN
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has named former Nigerian Bar Association Second Vice President, Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, as the Chairman of the newly established Public Interest and Development Law Media Network (NBA-SPIDEL Media Network). The appointment forms part of the constitution of NBA-SPIDEL’s regional representatives, committees, task teams and special mechanisms approved...
NIGERIAN LAW SOCIETY COMMENDS FG ON RESCUE OF ABDUCTED OYO PUPILS, TEACHERS, URGES DECISIVE ACTION TO END INSECURITY
NEWS RELEASE The Nigerian Law Society (NLS) warmly congratulates the Federal Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, and all other security agencies on the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers who were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Reports indicate that the...
‘WHAT I OFFER IS A GENUINE HEART FOR SERVICE,’ SAYS AUDREY CHINELO OFOEGBUNAM
Distinguished Colleagues, I come before you with humility and respect, seeking your support and your vote. I do not claim to have all the answers, nor do I pretend to be perfect. What I offer is a genuine heart for service, a willingness to listen, and an unwavering commitment to stand with you through both the successes and the challenges....
AUDREY CHINELO OFOEGBUNAM SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO EASTERN BAR FORUM DELEGATES
Goodwill Message to the Eastern Bar Forum Distinguished Governor, Executives, Elders, and Colleagues of the Eastern Bar Forum, I extend warm goodwill and solidarity to us all as we gather in Owerri for our 2nd Quarterly Meeting. May the deliberations be fruitful, and may the spirit of unity, advocacy, and professional excellence that defines the Eastern Bar continue to grow...
‘ENVISION INITIATIVES THAT SOLVE PUBLIC INTEREST CHALLENGES’ – AGOMOH TELLS NBA-SPIDEL APPOINTEES
WELCOME/OPENING ADDRESS BY UJU AGOMOH PhD – THE CHAIR, NBA SECTION ON PUBLIC INTEREST AND DEVELOPMENT LAW (NBA-SPIDEL), AT THE VIRTUAL INAUGURATION OF THE NEWLY APPOINTED SPIDEL REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES/COORDINATORS AND THE LEADERSHIP OF THE NEWLY CONSTITUTED NBA-SPIDEL COMMITTEES Friday, 10 July, 2026 Protocol It is with profound gratitude to Almighty God and a deep sense of honour that I warmly...