Nigerian Bar Association

Portable At NBA Event: A Blow To Legal Ethics In Nigeria

September 11, 2023 1:58 am

The shockwaves of the decision rippled not just through the legal community, but also among social media users and the public at large. The uproar has its roots in the singer’s reputation for controversial lyrics and behaviour, deemed by many as inappropriate and antithetical to the ethos of a profession committed to justice, integrity, and community service. If the law is supposed to be a moral compass guiding society, inviting a figure like Portable to perform at an NBA event sends a conflicting signal.

This isn’t merely a one-off event to be brushed aside. It’s reflective of deeper, systemic …

NBA: How Atiku, Obi, Shettima Violated Electoral Law – Wali

August 27, 2022 5:08 am

A good governance activist, Kingsley Wali has asserted that Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Kashim Shettima violated the electoral law at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference.

Wali claimed that the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate turned the event into a campaign ground.

Shettima, Borno Central Senator, represented the APC flagbearer Bola Tinubu at the NBA gathering which was held in Lagos earlier this week.

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He told reporters that it was appalling to see …

NBA: Supreme Council Of Sharia Declares Position On Gov el-Rufai

August 23, 2020 9:28 am

The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, SCSN, has attacked the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, for dis-inviting Governor Nasir El-Rufai to its Annual General Conference.

The council accused the NBA of taking side in the Southern Kaduna crisis.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary General of the Council, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, and made available to reporters on Saturday.

The Sharia council was reacting to the removal of Governor Nasiru El-Rufai as one of the guest speakers at the NBA forthcoming conference.

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“For, clearly it has

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NBA Saga: Jigawa Branch Calls For el-Rufai’s Reinstatement

August 21, 2020 4:27 pm

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Jigawa State has called for the reinstatement of Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai as one of the speakers at the association’s annual general conference.

The Jigawa branch also threatened to boycott the conference the decision is not reversed.

The association removed the governor as one of its speakers following an outcry by some lawyers who said the governor stands against what the profession represents.

The group’s virtual conference holds from August 24 to August 26.

The Jigawa of the association in a statement on Thursday said it disagreed with the national executive council’s decision …

Indictment: NBA Election Flawed, But We Can’t Nullify It – BoT

August 21, 2020 11:00 am

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has admitted that the election that brought in Olumide Akpata as President-elect of the association was flawed.

But the BoT, led by Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), however, said it would not cancel the election.

One of the contestants, Dele Adesina (SAN) had written the BoT, calling for the cancellation of the election on allegation that it was rigged in favour of Olumide.

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But the BoT, in reply to Adesina said it had given careful consideration and deeply reflected …

NBA Conference: Nigerians, Lawyers Condemn el-Rufai’s Inclusion

August 18, 2020 9:28 am

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is facing a backlash over the invitation of Kaduna Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, to its 60th Annual General Conference.

El-Rufai is one of the speakers at the event scheduled for August 26 – 29, 2020.

Social media platform, Twitter, is currently awash with condemnations against the NBA’s choice of the governor.

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Nigerians and lawyers are citing his comments on Southern Kaduna killings, alleged disdain for court orders, among others.

Reacting, @Lugard_Tareotu tweeted: Governor @elrufai has no business addressing lawyers at the @NigBarAssoc conference. As lawyers, it

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NBA Election - Junior Lawyers Trying To Take Position Of NBA President From SAN

Jnr Lawyers Trying To Take Position Of NBA President From SAN

June 27, 2020 1:51 pm

A former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Osun State, and the Secretary to Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, BOSAN, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, has expressed worries over some developments ahead of the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) national elections.

Awomolo in a letter to Chief T.J.O Okpoko, SAN, and the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, BOSAN, expressed concerns over an alleged move by members of the Outer Bar to wrestle the office of the NBA president from the members of the Inner Bar.

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He said that the

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NBA Urges Lawyers To Obey Safety Rules During Easter

April 12, 2020 2:28 pm

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Paul Usoro, has urged lawyers to adhere to all safety rules and regulations of government as the world celebrates Easter amidst Coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement signed by NBA National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kunle Edun, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Usoro assured lawyers that the trying times would be over.

“It is Easter, a celebration of the life of our Lord, Jesus Christ, whose earthly life epitomised great sacrifice and love; the virtues of our Lord Jesus Christ cannot become more apt than it is at

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