The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Afam Osigwe, SAN, welcomed delegates to the 2026 Annual General Conference, describing the event as more than a yearly gathering of lawyers. He challenged members to use the conference as an opportunity to reflect on the profession’s responsibilities to the nation, strengthen the administration of justice and...
The curtain officially rose on the 66th Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (AGC 2026) on Sunday as thousands of lawyers, judges, diplomats, policymakers, senior advocates, academics, captains of industry and distinguished guests filled the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, for an opening ceremony that matched the ambition of this year’s theme, “Beyond Limits.” Delivering the Keynote Address, former...
Contrary to widespread media reports that he was remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), embattled former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Shendam Branch, Mr. Gabriel Nkup Tsenyen has told CITY LAWYER that he was granted bail by the Federal High Court. Making reference to the reports, the Bar...
As lawyers converge for the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference 2026 themed Beyond Limits, two newly published books are set to be unveiled at a discounted rate for conferees. The books are Rudiments of Criminal Appeals in Nigeria by Cordelia Uwuma Eke and Beyond the Glass Ceiling: A Chronicle of the Pioneering Leadership, Courage...
NEWS RELEASE NOTICE OF THE 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM (NBA-YLF) Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to formally notify all members of the Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF) of the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled to hold as follows: Date: Thursday, 27th August, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m.Venue: Port Harcourt, Rivers State...
For Peter Chinemelum Afuba, building a successful legal career goes beyond competence. As a young associate in the Real Estate and Estate Planning Unit at KENNA, he highlights the importance of mentorship, networking and visibility in navigating the early years of practice. He shares how the right mentors and professional relationships have shaped his career,...
A businessman and Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, who was kidnapped alongside a reverend sister by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Ifite-Awka, Awka South LGA of Anambra State, have been released and has safely returned. It was gathered that they were released in the early hours of Saturday after being kidnapped and spending several days...
2026 NBA ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE & THE FACE OF PORT HARCOURT By Soseipiriye Long Williams The Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (AGC) for 2026 holds in Port Harcourt, Rivers State from 21st August, 2026-28th August, 2026. The 2025 NBA AGC was originally billed to hold in Port Harcourt but for the political crises that...
Twenty-four years after the killing of Barnabas Igwe, former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Onitsha, and his wife, Abigail, former National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chair, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has questioned why Mr. Ken Emeakayi, the principal suspect, continues to walk free. Besides, Emeakayi whom he said was identified by records as...
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