NEWS RELEASE Following the resounding success of its inaugural outing, the Nigerian Law Society (NLS) Golf Club is set to return to the greens for the 2nd Edition of its Annual Golf Tournament at the Zuma Rock Golf Course on Friday, July 17, 2026, as a part of activities marking its 4th Annual General Conference. This year’s event promises to...
AGF’S DIRECTIONS: EGBE AMOFIN BLASTS NBA PRESIDENT, EASTERN, MIDWEST BAR FORUMS
Egbe Amofin O’odua has strongly berated Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Afam Osigwe SAN for allegedly disparaging the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN. In a 19-page rejoinder signed by its Chairman, Mr. Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN and Secretary, Prince Adetunji Oso, SAN, the influential umbrella body for Yoruba lawyers...
NBA-SPIDEL UNVEILS COMMITTEES, NBA-NEC GIVES NOD
The National Executive Council of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA-NEC) has approved the establishment of additional committees for the NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL). A statement made available to CITY LAWYER and signed by Prof. Uju Agomo (Chair) and Mr. Enome Amatey (Secretary) shows that the appointments were made in line with Article XV111 of the...
SIGHTS AND SIGHTS OF NBA LAGOS LAW WEEK 2026 (PHOTO SPLASH)
ALL PHOTOS FOR THE 2026 NBA LAGOS LAW WEEK Please find attached a document with ALL Download Links for the photos take at our 2026 Law Week. As you share please tag @nbalagos using our hashtag #nbalagoslawweeek2026 Oliver Omoredia,Publicity Secretary,NBA Lagos Branch 🔗 Follow us on social media:📸 @nbalagos | X @nbalagosbranch 📧 publicity@nbalagos.ng🌐 https://nbalagos.ng/
‘PROXY VOTING IS IMPOSSIBLE IN NBA ELECTIONS,’ SAYS NBA ICT UNIT
CLARIFICATION ON PRELIMINARY VOTERS REGISTER AND 2026 NBA ELECTION PROCESS The Nigerian Bar Association ICT Department has noted certain publications and comments concerning the Preliminary Voters Register for the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association National Officers Election. In order to ensure that members are properly informed and that the electoral process is not misrepresented, the Department considers it necessary to clarify...
NBA ELECTION: ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S INTERVENTION STRENGTHENS THAN WEAKENS RULE OF LAW
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...