BY MUHAMMAD IDRIS The recent press statement issued by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) rejecting the intervention of the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) in the ongoing controversy surrounding the forthcoming NBA National Officers’ Election is, with profound respect, unfortunate, legally unsustainable and inconsistent with the very principles of constitutionalism and the rule of law which...
AUDREY OFOEGBUNAM UNVEILS INT’L OUTREACH FOR REALISTIC MEMBER WELFARE
Engaging with international organizations, governments, and other bar associations to promote NBA members’ interests and welfare is a commitment i intend to keep. Because your welfare should not end at our borders. It should open doors to partnerships, protections, benefits, and opportunities for every lawyer in the NBA. But I am not just making promises. I am walking the talk....
AKINBORO BOYCOTTS NBA PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE, AKANGBE, BADEJO-OKUSANYA, OTHERS TRADE TACKLES
The “Candidates’ Debate and Manifesto Day” hosted by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) at NBA HOUSE witnessed the conspicuous absence of one of the presidential candidates, Mr. Olumuyiwa Akinboro SAN. Though another presidential candidate, Mr. Omoyemi Akangbe SAN had threatened to boycott the session due to some alleged anomalies, he however turned up for the debate...
ODINKALU, EBF, MIDWEST BAR, EDUN, AIKPOKPO-MARTINS REJECT AGF’S RIOT ACT TO NBA OKUTEPA BACKS DIRECTIONS
Many Bar Leaders have aligned with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA) to reject the “Directions” issued by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN regarding the forthcoming NBA Elections. However, a few have thrown their weight behind the nation’s Chief Law Officer. Among the groups and individuals who faulted...
BREAKING: NBA, ECNBA ‘DEFY’ AGF, TO HOLD CANDIDATES’ DEBATE TODAY
The simmering fire-fight between the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN and the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) snowballed yesterday when both NBA and the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA) issued separate statements rejecting the “directions” issued by the nation’s Chief Law Officer. CITY LAWYER had in an exclusive report noted...
LEADERSHIP WITH PURPOSE: CHINWENDU UGOCHUKWU OUTLINES VISION FOR MEMBERS’ WELFARE
VOTE CHINWENDU UGOCHUKWU To establish a dedicated digital platform connecting all Welfare Secretaries across our branches for real-time reporting and prompt response to members’ welfare concerns. Promote collaboration among branches through innovative welfare initiatives and programmes that will strengthen member support and improve welfare delivery across the Association Chinwendu Ugochukwu for Welfare Secretary WelfareAdvocate welfareResolve UnitedinWelfare Servicewithheart Leadershipwithpurpose EmpathyAction&Impact RealsolutionRealsupportRealWelfare...
BREAKING: AGF DIRECTS NBA TO POSTPONE ELECTIONS, SACK SERVICE PROVIDERS, USE NIN
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN has directed the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to postpone its forthcoming elections to August or to a date thereafter. According to a document obtained by CITY LAWYER, the directive arose from a peace-building initiative undertaken by Fagbemi as the Leader of the Bar. Almost all NBA past...
TO FOSTER TRANSPARENCY, ECNBA RELEASES BRANCH VOTERS’ LIST (FULL LIST)
The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has released the branch-by-branch list of eligible voters for the forthcoming NBA Elections. Apparently in a bid to assuage concerns of some stakeholders that the elections may not be free, fair and credible, the committee stated that the unveiling of the voters list is “to ensure that transparency underpins every stage...
JUDGE’S ABSENCE STALLS DANGOTE REFINERY’S SUIT AGAINST FG OVER FUEL IMPORT LICENCES
The hearing of a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery against the Federal Government over the issuance of fuel import licences to some petroleum marketers was on Monday stalled following the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Also affected by the suit are the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd)...
SOLUDO GIFTS 10 SUVs TO ANAMBRA JUDGES
In a move aimed at improving the welfare and mobility of judicial officers, the Anambra State Government has presented brand-new Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to ten judges, ensuring they can conveniently commute to their offices and discharge their duties efficiently. The gesture is said to underscore Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary and enhancing the administration of...