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BMO lauds NBA’s endorsement of 2023 presidential election
THE position of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) on the 2023 Presidential election is a significant and credible assessment of […]
State of the nation: NBA apologies to Nigerians for neglecting primary role
THE President, Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) Mr Yakubu Maikyau on Monday in Abuja, apologised to Nigerians for what he described […]
France, NBA announce comprehensive collaboration to elevate Basketball in France, Africa
THE French President Emmanuel Macron and Commissioner Adam Silver have announced a comprehensive plan to collaborate on a variety of […]
2023: No alternative to free, fair, credible election — NBA
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barnawa branch in Kaduna State, said the ideals of democracy would only be sustained through […]
2023: NBA, INEC, ACF collaborate, sensitise public to free, credible elections in Kaduna
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barnawa Branch in Kaduna, in collaboration with lNEC and Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has sensitised […]
NBA Africa, Afrosport announce Multiyear Broadcast collaboration in Sub-Saharan Africa
AFROSPORT will air more than 35 NBA Games on Free-to-Air Television in Sub-Saharan Africa Each Season; Miami Heat Will Host […]
Judiciary stakeholders call for central record of convicts in Nigeria
STAKEHOLDERS in Oyo State judiciary on Friday stressed the need for the state and country to have a proper central […]
You must live above board – NBA President charges new SAN
THE President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau (SAN), has charged the 62 successful applicants for the […]
Ubani urges sustenance of “ponmo” consumption
A former Chairman of the Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Monday Ubani, on Wednesday appealed to […]
Stay away from toxic relationships – Lawyers counsel women
AN Ilorin based legal practioner, Mrs Aishat Temim, has advised women to avoid toxic relationships and speak out when they […]
Fight corruption in the legal system, Owasanoye tells NBA, lawyers
…ICPC has restored integrity, accountability In public sector – former NERC Chairman THE Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and […]
Kebbi Slain Magistrate: NBA promises justice
THE Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Kebbi State chapter, has condoled with the family of late Magistrate Muhammad Attahiru-Zagga, who was […]
Troublesome has pride of place in NBA – Chimamanda Adichie
RENOWNED author, Chimamanda Adichie, on Monday said that the words – troublesome and innovative – have their pride of place […]
Peter Obi lists criteria for selecting presidential candidate in 2023 election
By Christabel Ejenike PETER Obi, the former governor of Anambra state and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has listed […]
Gunmen shoot lawyer to death in Zamfara
THE Police Command in Zamfara on Friday confirmed the killing of a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr […]
How we convinced Buhari on judges’ pay rise – Olanipekun
THE Chairman of the Body of Benchers (BoB), Wole Olanipekun (SAN) has revealed how his group made President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Buhari congratulates NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on successful conclusion of its elections, rejoicing with Mr Yakubu Maikyau, […]
Y.C. Maikyau emerges NBA President
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, has emerged the 36th President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), […]
Police committed to quick dispensation of justice delivery– CP Gumel
MR Muhammed Gumel, the Police Commissioner in Sokoto State, has restated the commitment of the force toward facilitating quick dispensation […]
NBA decries non patronage of private lawyers in Kebbi
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kebbi State, (Equity Bar), has decried contracting of services of external solicitors at the expense […]
NBA accuses soldiers of raping women in Cross River
THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army authorities to immediately withdraw its […]
NBA, stakeholders x-ray role of lawyers in fight against insecurity
NBA, stakeholders x-ray role of lawyers in fight against insecurity…
NBA, rights groups protest hike in Lagos land use charge
THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and human rights groups on Tuesday took to the streets of Lagos to protest the over 400 per cent …
Court Perpetually Bans Different Exam Cut off Marks in Unity Schools
TRIAL judge, Justice John Tsoho, in the landmark decision, declared as unconstitutional, the state-based admission inequality in Federal Government […]
Agbakoba to FG: Nigeria’s Sovereignty not Sacrosanct
FORMER Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) Tuesday …
Ethnic Agitations in Nigeria Due to Injustice – Ubani
Onyekachi Ubani, second vice president, Nigerian Bar Association condemns Northern Youths …
NBA Chides Buhari Government for Disobeying Court Orders on Detention of Dasuki, El-Zakzaky
THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, is not happy with the President Muhammadu Buhari …
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Olisa Agbakoba, lawyer, former president, Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, 62, May 29. Born in Jos, Plateau State, he was educated at Government Primary School, Jos, 1958-1962; Hillcrest School, Jos, 1963; Zixton Public School, Ozubulu, Anambra State, 1964; Christ the King’s College, CKC, …
Union Advises Buhari Not to Sack Workers
Nigerian workers have asked Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, president-elect, not to listen to the advice to decapitate the civil service …
Is Fayose’s Days in Office Numbered?
Nemesis appears to be catching up with Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State as 19 legislators of the state House of Assembly, whom he hounded out of the state in November last year are now up in arms to remove him from office. Can they accomplish his impeachment before their tenure expires? …
Why Buhari Will Not Probe Corrupt Leaders – Momoh
TONY Momoh, a veteran journalist and lawyer, is the man Friday of General Muhammadu Buhari, president candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. He has been with the general for a long time, and was even the chairman of the Congress Progressive Change, CPC, platform on which Buhari …
INEC Extends PVC Collection by Two Weeks
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday, March 8, extended the collection period of the permanent voter cards to March 22, to allow eligible voters to collect participate in the general elections …
Governor Elechi Versus Ebonyi Legislators
The political crisis in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly is worsening with two different factions emerging. The larger group of 15 legislators wants to impeach the Governor Martin Elechi for allegedly misappropriating public funds while the remaining nine are accusing the speaker of embezzling funds …
Obasanjo: Taming the Rabble-rouser
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is no doubt a torn in the flesh of succeeding governments in Nigeria, but his recent attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan cost him membership of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party; but for how long can he remain quiet? …
Many Troubles of Jega
Attahiru Jega, professor of Political Science and chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, was given a big thump up when he conducted the 2011 general elections which were globally regarded as free and fair; but for the INEC boss to perform a similar feat appears to running into problems as …