May 11, 2026

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Judges must not bully lawyers or abuse contempt powers — NBA President condemns detention of counsel NBA President, Afam Osigwe

Judges must not bully lawyers or abuse contempt powers — NBA President condemns detention of counsel

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja March 26, 2026
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed strong concern over what it described as disturbing incidents involving judges allegedly bullying lawyers and ordering their detention, warning that such actions threaten the integrity of the justice system. In a statement issued by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association said...
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‘How all defendants were paid, mobilized and moved weapons for Owo Church attack,’ 9th DSS’ witness tells court Federal High Court

‘How all defendants were paid, mobilized and moved weapons for Owo Church attack,’ 9th DSS’ witness tells court

Tom Chiahemen February 17, 2026
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday heard from an officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), how terrorists were funded, armed and mobilized to attack St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022. No fewer than 40 people were killed as...
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Gambari mourns slain Abuja lawyer Nwamaka Chigbo, sends heartfelt condolence to family Abuja lawyer Nwamaka Chigbo

Gambari mourns slain Abuja lawyer Nwamaka Chigbo, sends heartfelt condolence to family

By JOY ADARA, Abuja January 14, 2026
Founder and chairman of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy & Development, Professor Ibrahim A. Gambari, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Barrister Nwamaka Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer who was allegedly killed by kidnappers. Prof. Gambari, a former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, conveyed...
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Abuja-based Lawyer Princess Nwamaka Chigbo killed by suspected kidnappers Nwamaka Chigbo

Abuja-based Lawyer Princess Nwamaka Chigbo killed by suspected kidnappers

Tom Chiahemen January 8, 2026
THE family of Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer, is saddened to announce her brutal death at the hands of still-to-be-identified kidnappers in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory on Monday, 5th January 2026. Before her abduction, Barrister Nwamaka was on the phone with her sister Anthonia, who briefly...
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“I’m not approachable for favours” — Judge warns lawyers in Malami trial Alleged N8.7bn money laundering: EFCC arraigns Malami, wife, son in Abuja Court

“I’m not approachable for favours” — Judge warns lawyers in Malami trial

By JOY ADARA, Abuja January 7, 2026
  Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, warned counsel in the trial of former Attorney General and Minister o of Justice,  Abubakar Malami, SAN and two others  to desist from approaching him for any favour, cautioning that his leniency should...
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Alleged forgery, impersonation: Abuja Lawyer Victor Giwa to be arraigned Oct 8 Victor Giwa

Alleged forgery, impersonation: Abuja Lawyer Victor Giwa to be arraigned Oct 8

By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja - September 26, 2025
Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, is to be arraigned on October 8,2025 to face charges of of forgery and impersonation preferred against him and his co-defendant, Ibitade Bukola. This followed his arrest by officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos after a bench warrant was issued by the Federal...
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BPP DG advocates creation of procurement lawyers to curb deficits, corruption in provision of infrastructure Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, FCIPS, ACFE (M), Andrew O. Odum, SAN, 1st right, Daniel C. Enwelum, SAN, 2nd left, ACG. E. E. Benito, 1st right and Hon. Ibenaku Onoh, PhD, Chairman of Enugu-North Local Government, 2nd right in a group photograph after speaking on “Nigeria's Infrastructure Deficit: Implications for Economic Growth, Development and Well-being” at the 65th Edition of the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2025 in Enugu.

BPP DG advocates creation of procurement lawyers to curb deficits, corruption in provision of infrastructure

By BARBARA KALU, Enugu August 29, 2025
Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale A.Adedokun, has called for the emergence of procurement lawyers to address public procurement deficits and corruption. He made this assertion on August 25th, 2025, at the 65th Edition of the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)...
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Sultan, Mbah, Malema urge lawyers to champion justice, shield the poor at NBA Conference Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alh. Sa’ad Abubakar

Sultan, Mbah, Malema urge lawyers to champion justice, shield the poor at NBA Conference

Tom Chiahemen August 25, 2025
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’adu Abubakar, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, and South African politician Julius Malema, have passionately called on lawyers to uphold justice and protect vulnerable populations. They made the call at the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual Conference held on Sunday...
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Premature Retirement: National Assembly lawyers question Justice Obaseki’s integrity, jurisdiction National Assembly

Premature Retirement: National Assembly lawyers question Justice Obaseki’s integrity, jurisdiction

May 26, 2025
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – There was a mild drama in court on Monday during thee resumes hearing of the case instituted by erstwhile Director, Table Duties in the Senate, Dr. Christopoher Vershima Ashiekaa against the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) and the National Assembly Management. The case with...
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