Tag: human rights
Removal of A Democratically Elected Governor and Other Elected Officials is Unconstitutional – NBA
State of Emergency In Rivers: “Suspension” Or Otherwise Summary Removal of A Democratically Elected Governor and Other Elected…
Chidi Odinkalu Criticizes Babangida’s Autobiography, Calls It ‘A Book of Lies’
Renowned human rights lawyer and former chairman of the Nigerian Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has…
NBA President’s Court Presence Sparks CSO Commendation
Fifteen Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have commended the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe,…
Nnamdi Kanu Pledges N1 Million Reward for Judicial Precedent on ‘Stay of Execution’ in Acquittal Cases
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has pledged a reward of N1…
CALIPHATE BAR CONDEMNS THE RECENT BOMBING OF SILAME COMMUNITY IN SOKOTO
The Sokoto Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the recent bombing of the Silame…
Police Rescue Pregnant Woman Detained By Anambra Vigilantes on Husband’s Orders
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a pregnant woman who was unlawfully detained by the Anambra Vigilante…
Tragic Miscarriage of Justice: 64-Year-Old Nigerian Technician Languishes on Death Row Since 1999 Over Stolen Generator Case
In a tragic tale of alleged injustice, 64-year-old Nigerian technician Kolawole Oladeji has spent over two decades behind…
Nasarawa JSC Dismisses Chief Magistrate Over Misconduct in Chioma Okoli’s Case
The Nasarawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has dismissed Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Jatau for misconduct and abuse…
Falana Criticizes Continued Detention of Blogger Ijele Over Defamation Charges, Questions Jurisdiction of Federal High Court
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has criticized the ongoing detention of Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu (Ijele), a Nigerian…
Nigerian Atheist Mubarak Bala Expresses Safety Concerns After Release from Prison
Mubarak Bala, a prominent Nigerian atheist and former president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, has voiced fears…
NBA President Engages Chief of Defence Staff Over Attacks on Lawyers by Security Agencies
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, led a high-powered delegation on a…
Breaking News: NBA National Litigation Committee Sues Inspector General of Police, Police Service Commission, and Others
In a bold move to protect the rights of legal practitioners, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) National Litigation…