Former Vice-Chair of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, Mrs. Abiye Tam-George has formally expressed interest in becoming the next Chairman of the highly influential branch. A statement made available to CITY LAWYER reads: “The ever amiable and soft-spoken Abiye who has previously distinguished herself in diligent service to the Branch as a former...
FOR THE RECORDS AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME PRESENTED BY MR. SABASTINE ANYIA, THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION FIRST VICE PRESIDENT AND THE CHAIRMAN OF HUMAN RIGHT INSTITUTE ON THE OCCASION OF LEADERSHIP COURSE IN ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHT COMPLIANCE, AND NATIONAL SECURITY TODAY, THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL 2025, AT NBA HOUSE, ABUJA. Distinguished;...
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says the agency is ready to work in line with its mandate to recover the accumulated debts of over N455 billion allegedly owed by Arik Air Limited (in receivership), and other sister companies belonging to Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide, the promoter of Arik.
HOMELAND INITIATIVES AND COMBATING INSECURITY IN ANAMBRA STATE – SOLUDO DESERVES COLLECTIVE SUPPORT, NOT VILIFICATION Lagos-based fiery Human Rights Lawyer and Advocate, Mr. Joe Nwokedi, has commended Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his “well-deserved” award by SUN NEWSPAPERS.
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM NBA OGOJA BRANCH The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ogoja Branch, extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Dorm Cklaimz Enamhe on his well-deserved appointment as the Executive Secretary for the 28th NUGA Games by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar.
EMPOWERING WOMEN, EMPOWERING HUMANITY: CELEBRATING IWD 2025 As we commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, I am honored to join the global movement to “Accelerate Action” for women’s empowerment. This theme resonates deeply with me as a woman, reminding me that collective action is necessary to drive meaningful change and create a more just and equitable...
NBA Remuneration Committee Calls for Compliance with Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Remuneration Committee led by Chief Emeka Obegolu, PhD., SAN, has urged all State Attorneys General to ensure strict compliance with the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023.
Mr. Rickey Tarfa (SAN), Principal Counsel and Head of Practice, Rickey Tarfa & Co., turns 63 years today.
One of Nigeria’s top politicians, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by fellow senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. During Wednesday’s senate session, Akpabio stated that he was raised with strong values by his late mother and has never harassed any woman.
BY COMFORT OBI I “kind of” like Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and his lovely wife, Unoma. She is Igbo, married to Akwa Ibom, so she also bears the name Ekaette.