Israel Opah Abida, Esq., examines the controversies surrounding the 2026 NBA election and calls for an independent forensic audit of the electronic voting system.
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Steve Sun offers a friendly word of advice to outgoing NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, urging neutrality in the Port Harcourt Branch election.
Sustainability in Law: Doing Well by Doing Green By Audrey Chinelo Ofoegbunam Introduction Sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern reserved for traditionally industrial sectors; it has become a defining consideration across all professions, including law. As global attention intensifies […]
Rethinking Legal Careers in the Age of AI: Protecting Early-Career Lawyers and Redefining Professional Value By Audrey Chinelo Ofoegbunam Introduction Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of legal practice. What began as a set of efficiency-enhancing tools supporting research, […]
ADR in the Age of AI: Practical Risks and Opportunities for Practitioners “ADR in the Age of AI: Practical Risks and Opportunities for Practitioners,” examines the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), particularly arbitration and […]
BRIDGING THE LEARNING GAP IN LEGAL EDUCATIONIn the classroom, the law is structured, orderly, and predictable. Principles aredistilled into lectures. Cases are analyzed in hindsight. Examinations test recall,reasoning, and analytical clarity. Within that academic environment, success ismeasurable and contained. A […]
WELFARE ALERT: Strengthening Our Justice SystemBy Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam IntroductionFor many litigators, the courtroom is not merely a place of advocacy; it is a place of waiting.Waiting for the judge to sit. Waiting for opposing counsel to arrive. Waiting for […]
PREPARATION IS THE LAWYER’S QUIET ADVANTAGE “In the legal profession, success is rarely accidental. Behind every strong argument in court is careful preparation, research, and attention to detail. The most effective lawyers understand that preparation begins long before stepping into […]
Every year, new wigs are donned with pride.Every year, hope is renewed. Yet for many young lawyers within the Nigerian Bar Association, the first five years of practice are defined not by growth,but by survival. Long hours.Multiple court appearances.Drafting, research, […]
I write to convey my warmest felicitation to the His Excellency Damian O. Nosike led Governing Council of the Eastern Bar Forum and all esteemed members of the EBF family on this momentous occasion of our First Quarterly Meeting for […]