Analyzing the Role of the National Human Rights Commission in Protecting Victims of Corporate and State Abuse
By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb (U.K.). The protection and promotion of human rights remain fundamental indicators of democratic legitimacy and the rule of law. In Nigeria, this responsibility rests…
Recent News
NJC Suspends Justices Aguma and Nwabunike
The National Judicial Council (NJC), under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, convened its 107th meeting on November 13 and 14, 2024, and resolved…
Defamation Suit Against VDM Adjourned to January 23, 2025
An Ikeja High Court has set January 23, 2025, for the hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed by renowned Nigerian lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, musician and lawyer…
Emefiele: Witness Reveals Discrepancies in Naira Redesign
The trial of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, resumed on Thursday at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, with new revelations about…
Emefiele: CBN Board Did Not Recommend Naira Redesign
A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Obiorah, testified yesterday in the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, revealing that the apex bank’s board…
Nation Bids Farewell to Late Chief of Army Staff
Preparations have been concluded for the burial of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away last week after a prolonged illness. Today, the nation pays…
Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam, Esq. Encourages Young Lawyers to Embrace Limitless Possibilities’ at NBA Abuja YLF Summit 2024
Dear esteemed young lawyers and distinguished guests, I warmly felicitate with the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) on the occasion of your summit, themed…
Tackling Oil Theft in Nigeria: NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, calls for Accountability and Reform.
In a powerful address at the recent Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) National Executive Council meeting in Enugu, President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, urged the Nigerian government to take decisive action…
15 Key Takeaways from the NBA NEC Meeting Held in Enugu.
The recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Enugu State saw the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, addressing key national issues and the Association’s priorities…
Legalnaija November Dash: Black Friday Sales Begin on November 29, 2024!
Sales: We are thrilled to announce the Legalnaija November Dash – our special Black Friday event starting on November 29, 2024! This is the perfect opportunity for lawyers, law students,…
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Female Lawyers – NBAWF Bwari Summit 2024
The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) under the dynamic leadership of Chairperson Huwaila Muhammad Ibrahim, is thrilled to announce the NBAWF Bwari Summit 2024. This highly anticipated event, themed…
NBA’s Citizens’ Liberties Committee and FCT Judiciary Join Forces to Decongest Correctional Centres
The Committee Led Effort to Protect Inmates' Rights: Fines Paid, Compensations Waived, and Hundreds of Cases Examined to Decongest FCT Correctional Centres Under the leadership of Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN,…
FIDA: Surprise Reception Held at Abuja International Airport to Welcome Hon. Dr. (Mrs.) Ezinwa Okoroafor as FIDA International President
On November 11, 2024, the Abuja Branch of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), led by Chairperson Maureen Chibuzo Nwosu, organized a surprise welcome reception at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam Congratulates Hon. Dr. Samson Osagie on His Appointment as the Attorney General of Edo State
Dear Hon. Dr. Samson Osagie- Vice President African Bar Association for West Africa, I warmly congratulate you on your well-deserved appointment as the Attorney General Designate of Edo State. This…
NBA Mourns the Loss of Former Kaduna Branch Secretary, Mr. Maxwell Kyon, Esq
Mr. Maxwell Kyon, Esq., is a Nigerian lawyer and an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Known for his legal expertise, he has also been involved in advocacy…
NBA-YLF CHAIRMAN EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN OVER HIS APPOINTMENT
I am truly honoured to be given the exceptional privilege of being appointed as the National Chairman of the NBA-YLF, by the Proactive Bar President, Mazi Afam Osigwe LIFE BENCHER,…
Chess Reply
Play Historic chess games.