NEWS RELEASE “NBA President Charges Lawyers to Embrace Future-Ready Mindset at Nnewi Law Week” Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has urged legal practitioners nationwide to cultivate boldness, preparation, and continuous professional development to thrive in the evolving legal landscape. He made this call at the 2025 Law Week of the NBA Nnewi Branch, themed...
‘JUDICIAL FRAUD AND LAND GRABBING: THE CASE OF PETER OBI’S BROTHER,’ BY MONDAY UBANI
JUDICIAL FRAUD AND LAND GRABBING: A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR THE LEGAL SYSTEM By Monday Ubani About six years ago, my client, a UK-based Nigerian widow became the target of an audacious scheme orchestrated by a notorious syndicate of land grabbers operating under the guise of a land owning family in Lagos. Their objective was clear: to dispossess her of her...
REMUNERATION ORDER: NBA DEBUNKS TRENDING VIDEO, ISSUES HOTLINE FOR DEFAULTING LAWYERS
NEWS RELEASE The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), under the leadership of its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has issued a formal clarification in response to a widely circulated voice message misrepresenting the provisions and implementation of the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023. The misleading message, attributed to one Frank Aboua, has been described by the NBA as a gross distortion...
‘JUDICIARY MUST RESTORE ITS INTEGRITY,’ UBANI WARNS AT NBA ABA LAW WEEK
THE STRENGTH OF THE JUDICIARY: PEOPLE’S CONFIDENCE, GLORY FORETOLD OR DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN? KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY DR. MONDAY O. UBANI, SAN NBA ABA BRANCH LAW WEEK, JUNE 2025 1. INTRODUCTION Distinguished colleagues, members of the Bench and Bar, ladies and gentlemen, I bring you warm greetings and express profound gratitude to the Nigerian Bar Association, Aba Branch, for inviting...
FOLASHADE ALLI, SAN ENDORSES UCHENNA OGUNEDO AKINGBADE AS CHAIRMAN, NBA LAGOS BRANCH
I had the opportunity to work closely with Uchenna during the 2024 NBA Lagos Law Week, where she played a pivotal role in curating the entire programme. Her meticulousness, tireless dedication, and exceptional organisational skills were evident in every aspect, from confirming speakers to managing logistics for the five-day event. She worked behind the scenes with remarkable focus, often sacrificing...
FIDA NIGERIA NEC MEETING: OKEY OHAGBA SENDS FELICITATION, WELCOMES FIDAns TO PORT HARCOURT
Dear FIDA NEC Members and distinguished guests, I write to extend my warmest felicitation to the FIDA Nigeria National Executive Council led by the CVP/National President MRS. ELIANA MARTINS, the EXCO and members of FIDA Nigeria, Rivers State branch ably led by Chairperson MRS. TAMUNOIBUEMI LIFE-GEORGE, all FIDAns Nationwide, as you convene in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for your 2nd...
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NBA PRESIDENT, AFAM OSIGWE HARPS ON ETHICS, INNOVATION AT KADUNA BRANCH LAW WEEK
NEWS RELEASE DISCIPLINE, ETHICS AND INNOVATION ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE FOR OUR PROFESSION – NBA PRESIDENT CHARGES LAWYERS AT KADUNA LAW WEEK The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, delivered a compelling goodwill message at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Law Week of the NBA Kaduna Branch, applauding the Branch for its thoughtful and timely theme: “Strengthening...
‘AI MUST NOT TRUMP JUDGMENT,’ CJN WARNS JUDGES AT UNILAG LAW PUBLIC LECTURE
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, GCON, has emphasised the importance of applying caution in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the nation’s judicial system. While acknowledging the promise AI holds for enhancing justice delivery, she stressed that its adoption must be guided by robust ethical and legal safeguards. Justice Kekere-Ekun made this known at a...
‘A COURT CANNOT DETERMINE RIGHTS OF PARTIES BASED ON A CONTESTED DEED OR DOCUMENT TAINTED WITH ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD OR FORGERY’
CITY LAWYER LAW REPORT In the Court of Appeal Holden at Lagos On Wednesday, the 18th day of June, 2025 Before Their Lordships Paul Ahmed Bassi Polycarp Terna Kwahar Abdulaziz M. Anka Justices, Court of Appeal CA/L/888/2014 Between 1. RCN NETWORKS LIMITED APPELLANTS 2. ALHAJI SI-NURAINI AGBOOLA ABIOLA And GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC RESPONDENT (Lead Judgement delivered by Honourable Paul...