Akpabio, Natasha Clash During Heated Abortion Bill Debate in Senate
There was palpable tension and heated drama in the Senate chamber on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) clashed during deliberations on the Criminal…
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Family Demands Justice as Suspicious Circumstances Surround the Death of Aliyu Musa Dattijo in Abuja
The family of Aliyu Musa Dattijo continues to push for answers regarding his mysterious death on August 20, 2024. Aliyu, a 44-year-old graduate of Estate Management from the Federal University…
Court Sets October 31 for Verdict on Suit Challenging Chiedu Ebie’s NDDC Appointment
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 31 to give its verdict regarding a lawsuit aimed at removing Chiedu Ebie from his position as Chairman of the Board…
Tinubu Rejects Bill Proposing Extension of Legislative Staff Retirement Age
President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to a bill that aimed to extend the retirement age of legislative staff at the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly. Read More…
PRESS STATEMENT ON THE GRUESOME MURDER OF JEREMIAH JERIANO CHUKWU, ESQ.
Following a tip-off on Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sagbama Branch, received the tragic news of the cold-blooded murder of one of its members, Jeremiah Jeriano…
Nnamdi Kanu Requests Justice Nyako’s Recusal Over Alleged Bias in Trial, Judge Agrees to Step Down
Background of Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Battles Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has faced multiple charges since his arrest by Nigerian authorities in 2015, including…
House of Representatives Adjourns Plenary to Honor Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
The House of Representatives has temporarily suspended its plenary session in tribute to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, following his untimely demise during the National Assembly’s annual recess. This gesture…
President Tinubu Requests Senate Confirmation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has formally sought the confirmation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This development follows a letter from the President, which was…
BREAKING THE SILENCE: DIGITAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NIGERIA
By Mojirayo Ogunlana, Digital, Media, Gender and Human Rights Advocate
Governor Sanwo-Olu Appoints 38 New Judges to Bolster Justice Delivery in Lagos State
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the appointment of 38 judges between 2023 and 2024 to accelerate the dispensation of justice in the state. The governor made this disclosure…
State Governors Must Act on Death Row Cases: A Call for Justice and Urgent Decision-Making
Nigeria faces an escalating crisis as over 3,500 inmates languish on death row, caught in legal and moral limbo. As of April, according to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), 3,504…
Tinubu’s Administration Approves Construction of 40 Housing Units for Judges in Abuja, Expands Infrastructure Projects in FCT
President Bola Tinubu's government has approved the construction of 40 houses for judges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as part of its Renewed Hope Agenda. The agenda aims…
EFCC Issues Final Ultimatum to Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Over ₦80.2 Billion Money Laundering Charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a final ultimatum to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, demanding his appearance in court to face serious allegations of money…
Deadline Announced for 2025 NBA Annual Conference Survey: Participate Now!
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, I bring you fraternal greetings from the 2025 Annual Conference Planning Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). You will recall that the NBA president, Mazi Afam…
Hope Behind Bars Africa and NBA Secure Release of Seven #EndBadGovernance Protesters in Kano.
Hope Behind Bars Africa, in collaboration with the Citizens’ Liberties Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has successfully secured the release of seven #EndBadGovernance protesters who had been unjustly…
London: Lawyers of women alleging Al-Fayed sex abuse receive over 150 new enquiries
LONDON - A legal team representing women alleging rape and sexual assault by the late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed said on Saturday it received over 150 new inquiries, including from…
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