THE VERDICT IS OUT: CONGRATULATIONS, NEW WIGS! The Nigerian Law School results are out, and to every student who saw “Pass” today— take a bow. You survived the pressure, the red books, the endless group discussions, and the cold nights […]
The legal profession in Nigeria is anchored on a non-negotiable foundation — the supremacy of the rule of law. This principle imposes a binding obligation on all persons and institutions, but most especially on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), which […]
A legal practitioner, Mike Chigozie Egbo, has dragged the Nigerian Bar Association, its President Afam Osigwe, the NBA Keffi Branch, and two of its officials before the High Court of Nasarawa State sitting in Akwanga, alleging breach of his fundamental […]
NBA IKEJA YOUNG LAWYERS’ FORUM ANNOUNCES LEGAL SUMMIT 2026 The Young Lawyers’ Forum of the NBA Ikeja Branch has announced plans to host its Legal Summit 2026, scheduled to hold from May 22 to 23, 2026. The summit, themed “The […]
PROCEEDINGS OF THE HIGH COURT OF OYO STATE ON NBA 2026 NATIONAL OFFICERS’ ELECTION IN IBRAHIM LAWAL, ESQ & 3 ORS Vs. INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE NBA & 8 ORS IN SUIT NO.: I/221/2026. CORAM: GABRIEL OPAYINKA, J. (HIGH COURT […]
Organisers of The Convergence Africa Masterclass and Summit have announced the schedule for the 2026 edition, unveiling a series of industry-focused sessions leading up to the main summit in Abuja. The programme, tagged #TCAM2026 (The Convergence Africa Masterclass) and #TCA2026 […]
A fresh controversy has erupted within the Nigerian Bar Association following a petition by its President, Afam Osigwe, against legal practitioners involved in ongoing litigation over the 2026 NBA elections, with Ibrahim Lawal warning that the move poses a serious […]
A growing outcry has emerged over the excessive use of long, siren-blaring convoys by political office holders and security chiefs in Nigeria, as Mr. Adesina Adegbite warns that the trend poses serious risks to public safety, economic prudence, and democratic […]
Muritala Abdul-Rasheed SAN, has raised fresh concerns over alleged partisanship within the Nigerian Bar Association, accusing its President, Afam Osigwe, of using the rhetoric of inclusiveness to subtly influence the outcome of the association’s forthcoming elections. In a strongly worded […]
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, INSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY, LEGAL JUSTICE, AND THE ECNBA 2026 QUESTION In defence of Chief Okutepa, SAN’s right to accept a brief to defend the NBA’s constitution. I have read, first, the write-up of Chief Okutepa, SAN on his alleged […]