Human rights activist Frank Tietie has lampooned a judge of the Federal High Court for allegedly allowing squabbles over representation to abort hearing of bail application for detained activist and popular blogger, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack.” CITY LAWYER recalls that Justice Joyce Abdulmalik had, on May 4, fixed hearing of the blogger’s...
The International Federation of Women Lawyers has launched preparations for its 35th anniversary, unveiling a high-level Planning Committee tasked with delivering a high-impact event to celebrate women’s rights advocacy. The event will hold in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The committee was formally inaugurated on April 27 by the branch chairperson, Chioma Onyenucheya Oko, who framed the...
Organisers of the eagerly anticipated Gabriel Adikwu Annual Lecture have unveiled the sub-themes which the Keynote Speakers will address during the colloquim. While Senior Lawyer, Chief Godwin Odumu Obla SAN has been designated to deliver the Keynote Address at the eagerly awaited event, another Keynote Address will also be delivered by Mr. Abdul Muhammed SAN,...
NBA BARNAWA BRANCH LAW WEEK 2026: A NOTE OF FELICITATION I write to warmly felicitate the Bukola Ajao led Executive Committee, the Law Week Planning Committee, and the entire members of the NBA Barnawa Branch, on this auspicious occasion of your 2026 Law Week. The theme; ‘Strengthening Democratic Governance and National Development in Nigeria: The...
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has issued a strongly worded defense of its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, following a wave of criticism regarding his potential political alliance with Peter Obi under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) platform. The movement in a press statement slammed what it described as “selective attacks” and “misleading narratives” coming from...
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Nigeria Branch has commenced registration for its 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.” CITY LAWYER gathered that the theme is a sequel...
OKEY LEO OHAGBA ON BLISSFUL MAY DAY 2026 To all legal minds who never stop advocating, today is your day to put down the files, rest, and celebrate the dignity of your labour. Happy May Day, beloved colleagues and friends. LET’S INNOVATE👌🏻 With warm compliments,Okey Leo Ohagba, Esq.Past National Officer, NBA. InnovativeSecretariatTheIBAmodel InnovativeBar Thefuturestartsnow OkeyisOk...
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Nigeria Branch has unveiled its theme for this year’s eagerly awaited Annual Conference. In an online post seen by CITY LAWYER, the 2026 Annual Conference Planning Committee stated that this year’s theme is “Beyond Dialogue: Delivering Excellence in Arbitration and ADR.” CITY LAWYER gathered that the theme is a...
I write to convey my warmest note of felicitation to the Elder E. I. Nwude led branch Executive, the Law Week Planning Committee, and the entire members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, on this occasion of your 2026 Law Week. Your chosen theme; “The Leadership Challenge In Nigeria: The Way Forward, Beyond...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Remuneration Committee, led by Chief Emeka Obegolu, PhD., SAN, has formally notified all banks in Nigeria, to comply with the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023, which took effect on May 16, 2023. The Order, issued under Section 15(3) of the Legal Practitioners Act, sets a minimum fee structure for legal...