RE: “KEEPING THE SAN RANK ABOVE BRANCH POLITICS” – OUR REBUTTAL
"Rank may command respect, but merit earns confidence. Leadership requires both, yet depends ultimately on the latter." The attention of Philemon's Force has been drawn to a curiously crafted editorial…
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HANS Center Celebrates Y.C. Maikyau, SAN, on His Birthday
The HANS Center for Social Justice and Development has congratulated the immediate past President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Y.C. Maikyau, SAN, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him…
NBA 19th President, Chief O.C.J. Okocha SAN, Pledges Full Support for NBA-YLF National Summit
Chief O.C.J. Okocha SAN, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria and past President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has pledged his full support for the upcoming NBA-Young Lawyers Forum…
When Conscience Interrupts Comfort
Professor Foluke Dada’s recent statement is one that should be read carefully, not for its politics, but for its principle. In a climate where public actors often feel compelled to…
Exclusive: A Statement of Principle and Recommitment to the Nigerian Bar Association By Professor Foluke Dada
In December, I made the difficult decision to step back from the NBA Presidential race in the interest of South-West consensus. I did so in good faith, believing that unity…
Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson to Young Lawyers: On Self-Knowledge and Purpose
As we step into a new month, I want to gently but firmly remind young lawyers of a truth that has guided my own journey: knowing yourself is one of…
Empowering Futures: FIDA Edo Celebrates International Day of Education 2026
In commemoration of the International Day of Education, celebrated on January 24, 2026, with the theme "The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education", FIDA Edo enthusiastically honoured the children of…
Who Owns The COPYRIGHT of AI-Generated Works In Nigeria? By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCI.Arb. (Notary Public)
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profoundly transformed the global creative landscape. Across music, film, literature, and visual arts, AI tools are increasingly deployed to generate original and…
DEMOCRACY, NOT CHOREOGRAPHY! ‘Charity Begins at Home’ is not a constitutional principle.”
In a recent commentary titled “Eastern Bar Forum and Its Body Language; NBA Elections 2026,” Bayo Akinlade, Esq., raises questions about leadership and rotation in the NBA. Yet what is…
ACCI Appeals to Governor Soludo Over Closure of Onitsha Main Market, Seeks Early Reopening and Dialogue
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ZONING IS BINDING, ADOPTION IS NOT: A RESPONSE TO BAYO AKINLADE, ESQ.
I read with interest, and some amusement, the article by my very good friend and learned senior Bayo Akinlade, Esq., titled “Eastern Bar Forum and Its Body Language; NBA Elections…
NBA Women Forum, Bwari Branch Appoints Ruth Bankyu Shewo as Substantive Facilitator
The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF), Bwari Branch, has announced the appointment of Ruth Bankyu Shewo as the Substantive Facilitator of the Branch. Ruth Shewo previously served as the…
ABIA ON TRIAL: HOW GOVERNANCE WAS DOCKED, CONVICTED AND REDEEMED.
ABIA ON TRIAL: This is a dinner Speech delivered by Dr M.O Ubani SAN at the dinner of just concluded Eastern Bar Forum Quarterly Meeting held in Umuahia, the State…
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: Join Us for the Grand Book Launch Honoring NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN!
Dear Learned Silk, Benchers, and Distinguished Colleagues, The Editors of the Legal Essays in Honour of Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, cordially invite you to a landmark event in the Nigerian…
Chief Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN, Extends Goodwill Message to Eastern Bar Forum on the Occasion of Its First Quarterly Meeting, 2026
It is with deep pleasure and a strong sense of professional solidarity that I extend my warm greetings to the leadership and distinguished members of the Eastern Bar Forum on…
GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE EASTERN BAR FORUM ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING, 2026
It gives me great pleasure to extend warm greetings to the Governing Council and the entire membership of the Eastern Bar Forum (EBF) on the occasion of your First Quarterly…
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