Tag: rule of law
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…
Adebayo Mutalubi Ojo, SAN Calls for Full Compliance with the Supreme Court Judgment on Local Government Autonomy
Address of the Learned Senior Advocate at the Just-Held Local Government Autonomy Discourse Opening Remark by Mr. Adebayo…
Judicial Independence Under Threat: NBA Rejects Purported Removal of Benue Chief Judge
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) views with contempt the purported resolution passed by the Benue State House of…
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,…
NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN Reflects on Gani Fawehinmi’s Legacy at 21st Fawehinmiism Anniversary
On January 15, 2025, I had the honor of attending the 21st Anniversary of Fawehinmiism, the Gani Fawehinmi…
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…
Chief Emeka Obegolu SAN Sends Season’s Greetings to the Nigerian Legal Profession
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, As we celebrate the Christmas season, I extend my warmest greetings to all lawyers across…
NBA Litigation Committee Condemns Police Assault on Lawyer, Demands Immediate Action
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) National Litigation Committee has expressed its unequivocal condemnation of the brutal assault on…
Bode Olanipekun (SAN) Hails Supreme Court’s Lottery Act Verdict as a Milestone for Federalism
The recent nullification of the National Lottery Act by Nigeria’s Supreme Court, following a legal challenge spearheaded by…
Caliphate Bar Applauds Sokoto Governor for Appointing Lawyers to State Committees and Agencies
On behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto Branch, we extend our sincere appreciation to His Excellency…
Political Tensions Soar as Mozambique Opposition Lawyer and Candidate Killed in Shocking Attack
In a tragic escalation of political violence in Mozambique, Elvino Dias, the lawyer representing Venancio Mondlane, the leading…
Court Warns DSS DG of Imprisonment for Blocking Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers from Access
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a stern warning to the Director General of the Department…