Why Nigeria Should Embrace Multiple Bar Associations: A Perspective Inspired by Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, Chairman Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Recall that in the wake of the Judgment of Justice Glays Olotu of the Federal High Court ordering the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to register the Nigerian Law Society (NLS) as an alternative association...
NIGERIAN LAW SOCIETY DELEGATION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO BODY OF BENCHERS CHAIRMAN
A delegation from the Nigerian Law Society (NLS) was received by the Chairman of the Body of Benchers, the Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, former CJN, for a courtesy visit on Wednesday, 26th of November, 2025. The delegation was led by the President of the NLS, Chief Mela Nunghe, SAN, Bencher and included Dr. Lilian Uche (National Publicity Secretary); Alice...
ALL ROADS LEAD TO OTU OKA IWU AWARDS AND DINNER TODAY
The Otu Oka Iwu Association, renowned as the foremost Igbo Lawyers’ Association, is set to host its highly anticipated Annual Dinner and Award Night today, Sunday, 7th December, 2025. The prestigious gathering promises to bring together legal professionals, distinguished guests, and cultural enthusiasts in an evening dedicated to celebration, recognition, and the rich heritage of the Igbo legal community. Expectations...
ICPC boss ARRIVES UYO FOR NBA-SPIDEL PARLEY ON JUSTICE SECTOR CORRUPTION
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has arrived Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the eagerly anticipated parley on corruption in the justice sector. The session is one of the highpoints of the ongoing and highly successful Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law...
GUNMEN KIDNAP NEW WIG, DEMAND RANSOM
A newly called Lawyer, Dare Isaac, has been kidnapped while on his way to his home town in Ekiti State.Hé was returning home from his Call to Bar ceremony. The abduction took place around Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday, November 28, 2025, just three days after Dare Isaac was called to the bar in Abuja on 25th November, 2025. According...
NBA REMUNERATION C’TE PROBES 5 LAWYERS FOR ALLEGED BREACH OF REMUNERATION ORDER
NBA REMUNERATION COMMITTEE PROBES FIVE PETITIONS OVER ALLEGED BREACH OF 2023 REMUNERATION ORDER The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Remuneration Committee has commenced investigations into five petitions filed against legal practitioners accused of violating the provisions of the Legal Practitioners (Remuneration )Order 2023 (LPRO 2023). The Chairman of the Committee, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, made this disclosure during the plenary session...
NBA WOMEN FORUM hails PARTICIPANTS AT NBA-SPIDEL CONFERENCE
NBA Women Forum Extends Goodwill to Participants at NBA-SPIDEL Conference The NBAWF reaffirmed its solidarity with SPIDEL’s ongoing advocacy for good governance and the rule of law, noting that a truly “unstained banner” must be inclusive and reflective of the needs of women, children, persons with disabilities, and other groups who rely heavily on public interest law. The Forum expressed...
‘OUR BANNER IS STAINED WHEN JUDGEMENTS GO TO HIGHEST BIDDER,’ SAYS NBA VP AT SPIDEL CONFAB
“A BANNER WITHOUT STAIN”: A CONTRIBUTION BY SABASTINE ANYIA ESQ., NBA VP & CHAIRMAN HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTE AT NBA SPIDEL, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE Distinguished colleagues, leaders of our noble profession, gentlemen of the press, friends of justice and guardians of humanity good morning. I am exceedingly excited to be at this very important summit organized by the NBA-SPIDEL Annual...
NBA-SPIDEL CONFAB: AFAM OSIGWE CHARGES LAWYERS TO “FLY A BANNER WITHOUT STAIN”
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe, SAN, has called on legal practitioners across the country to recommit themselves to the ideals of justice, accountability, and national development, stressing that the legal profession must serve as the nation’s moral and ethical compass. He made this charge yesterday, December 2, 2026 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while...
DIVERSIFICATION: NBA, LIBI TO AWARD JUDGES, SENIOR LAWYERS DEC. 16
INVITATION! INVITATION!! INVITATION!! The Lawyers In Business Institute [L.I.B.I] in Partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association Legal Entrepreneurship Committee [NBA L.E.C] Presents: Christmas Cocktail & Award Night, 2025 in Honour of Sir. Babatunde Ogala SAN, OFR. Theme: A Lawyer with Multiple Income streams and the Remuneration Order: A case for Diversification and Innovation in the Legal Profession. Date: 16th December,...