Tag: NBA
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NBA, lawyers react over death of former CJN Uwais
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Friday, described the late Mohammed Uwais, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, as an architect of electoral reform and conscience of the bench.
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NBA condemns compulsory voting bill as draconian and unlawful
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the proposed compulsory voting bill under consideration by the House of Representatives, describing it as unconstitutional and draconian. In a statement signed by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), on Tuesday, the NBA emphasised that citizens cannot be punished for choosing to abstain from voting. Reports that the House of…
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NBA orders boycott of sittings over murder of lawyer
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anambra Chapter has condemned gruesome murder of its member, Mr Ifeanyi-Rolex Iloakasia. Iloakasia, a member of Otuocha Bar was killed alongside his client in Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area as they were returning from court sitting in Ekwulobia High Court on May 15.
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Removal of Fubara, a dangerous affront on democracy – NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying it is unconstitutional removal of elected officials.
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Over 65% inmates in prisons are awaiting trial, says NBA President
The President of Nigerian Bar Association ( NBA), Chief Afam Osigwe, says 65 per cent of inmates in the 244 correctional centres in the country are awaiting trial. Osigwe made this known at the National Executive Council meeting of the NBA on Thursday in Akure.
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2025, year to advance rule of law – NBA president
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), on Wednesday, said that he will intensify advocacy for preservation of the rule of law and human rights, in 2025.
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NBA fumes over arrest of Dele Farotimi
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the arrest of a lawyer, Dele Farotimi, by the Nigerian Police Force over allegations bordering on libel.
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Omo-Agege felicitates Chief Onomigbo-Okpoko, former NBA president, at 92*
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated High-Chief T. J. Onomigbo-Okpoko, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), on his 92nd birthday. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Okpoko had a distinguished career in the legal profession and mentored many in the younger generation. In his congratulatory message,…
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Bobrisky: Conduct independent probe- NBA tells AGF, NSA
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; to conduct an independent investigation into allegations made by a blogger, Martins Otse known as VeryDarkMan, that some officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
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Afam Osigwe: New NBA President reels out agenda
The newly sworn-in 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe (SAN) has reeled out his agenda to reposition the legal profession in the country over the next two years. Recall Osigwe was elected as the new NBA President in July this year. However, he was sworn in on Thursday.