The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has called for a major shift in Nigeria’s legal practice, urging lawyers to move beyond founder-driven models and build firms that can thrive across generations. Speaking in Abuja at The Convergence Africa Masterclass 26 for Law, themed “Beyond the Founder: Designing Multigenerational Law Firms that Endure and Scale,” Osigwe emphasised…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has voiced serious concern over a viral video showing police officers in Delta State carrying out the extrajudicial killing of a suspect. The situation was further confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, who stated that those involved would face murder charges. The NBA described the incident as a reckless…
The Federal High Court has officially introduced its Electronic Filing (E-Filing) System in the Lagos Division, a development widely described by judicial officers and members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as a major leap toward faster, more transparent, and technology-driven justice delivery. The launch ceremony, held at the Federal High Court in Lagos, was…
Eko FM and Radio Lagos have emerged as major winners at the prestigious Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA), organised by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), securing six awards across various categories. The stations were recognised among 248 entries for outstanding performance in news coverage, programming quality, professionalism, and consistent dedication to public service—further cementing their…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the actions of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court, Abuja, describing his conduct as a disruption of courtroom decorum. The incident occurred when Sowore reportedly attempted to address journalists inside the courtroom, leading to a confrontation with Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), who objected to the…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for the immediate suspension of the Tax Reform Acts following allegations that certain provisions in the gazetted versions differ from those passed by the National Assembly. The controversy began last week when a member of the House of Representatives representing Sokoto State, Abdulsamad Dasuki, raised concerns over alleged…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for the immediate suspension of the implementation of the Tax Reform Acts, citing allegations that sections of the laws were altered in the gazetted versions, contrary to what was passed by the National Assembly. The call followed an alarm raised last week by Abdulsamad Dasuki, a member of…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed claims by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) that the enforcement of the motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy is aimed at generating revenue. In a statement issued on Friday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the police are not a revenue-generating agency, but are legally empowered…
The press release issued on 15 December 2025 by the Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, announcing the resumption of enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy with effect from 2 January 2026, is a troubling confirmation of the Nigeria Police Force’s persistent disregard for the rule of…
The Rivers State Government has voiced strong disappointment over the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) decision to move its 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu, and is now demanding a refund of ₦300 million it had already paid for hosting rights. In a statement released on Monday by Hector Igbikiowubo, Senior Special Assistant…
