Newly sworn-in Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Port Harcourt Branch Chairman, Dr. Chinedu Maduba has vowed to co-opt his opponents in the keenly contested chairmanship race to drive the success of his administration. In a ‘Thank You’ message seen by CITY LAWYER, he revealed that he had contacted his opponents on the need to be part...
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Nigeria Branch has unveiled the Partner Hotels for the eagerly awaited 2026 Annual Conference and Gala Night. The conference holds in Port Harcourt from November 4, 2026 to November 6, 2026, with the theme: “Beyond Dialogue: Delivering Excellence in Arbitration and ADR.” The theme is a sequel to previous...
Register now for the Institute of Construction Industry Arbitrators (ICIArb) Adjudication Webinar to master fast dispute resolution. Industry experts will share key tips, live case studies, and practical guidance on modern adjudication practice. Secure your spot today to boost your professional dispute skills. Topic: PRACTICE SKILLS ON ADJUDICATION AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR RESOLVING CONSTRUCTION...
Bar Leader and immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, Cordelia Uwuma Eke has hailed the emergence of Dr. Chinedu Maduba as the new chairman of the branch. In a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, Eke, who is also the pioneer female chairman of the branch, described Maduba’s victory...
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The stage is set for an extraordinary convergence of law, leadership, and African excellence as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) unveils former Liberian President and football legend, George Manneh Weah, as the Keynote Speaker for the 2026 NBA Annual General Conference. From conquering world football as the only African ever to win the Ballon d’Or,...
Senior lawyer and Life Bencheer, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN has vowed to appeal the decision of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) which directed that he should be suspended from legal practice for three years following a complaint by a lawyer. In a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, Gadzama stated that “In my respectful...
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has said that it has “taken decisive steps to restore confidence in the electoral process of its Port Harcourt Branch.” This is coming on the heels of a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened by NBA President, Mr. Afam Osigwe, SAN. In a statement seen by CITY LAWYER, the association noted that...
NEWS RELEASE The Electoral Committee for the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) Election has released the “corrected first list” of eligible voters for the forthcoming 2026 Branch Election scheduled to hold on Friday, 31st July, 2026. CITY LAWYER however observed that the list is tagged as “FINAL VOTERS LIST_260727_233950_260728_073032.” It was unclear at...