The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Rilwan Disu to discuss areas of collaboration between the Bar and the Police in the administration of criminal justice. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, ...

  In a demonstration of its commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting human rights, the Human Rights Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) has successfully secured the release of a senior legal practitioner, Mr. Pius Sunday Okeoma, who was detained by the Force Investigation Department (FID) of ...

  Legal practitioner Stella Oyiogu has been summoned before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) over allegations of willful misconduct concerning a disputed plot of land belonging to the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA) in Abuja. The case, which has drawn the attention of prominent Nigerian statesmen, including General Yakubu Gowon, the Sultan of Sokoto, ...

    A human rights lawyer, Maxwell Opara, alongside civic organisation Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT), has urged President Bola Tinubu to launch an independent investigation into an alleged fraudulent property sale in Abuja, involving conspiracy, forgery, theft, and criminal trespass. The properties at the center of the controversy—Plots 1861, 1862, and ...

  Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja has expressed deep concern and disappointment over the recent Ohanaeze Ndigbo election, which has resulted in factionalization within the association. The group strongly condemns the division, stating that it undermines the collective strength and aspirations of Ndi Igbo, posing significant challenges to their unity and progress. The emergence of multiple factions ...

  The Land Use Act, enacted in March 1978 to guarantee equitable access to land for all Nigerians, continues to spark intense debates nearly five decades later. Persistent conflicts over land ownership between states and residents remain unresolved, with property rights and justice seemingly elusive. Urban dwellers face surging housing costs, with many Nigerians discouraged ...

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a Chinese supermarket in Wuse, Abuja, for breaching regulatory standards. The closure, carried out on Monday, followed reports that the supermarket was selling goods labeled entirely in Chinese, making it impossible for non-Chinese-speaking Nigerians to understand product information. Additionally, expired products ...

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abuja Branch, also known as the Unity Bar, has issued a notice regarding the payment of 2025 branch dues. In a statement signed by the Chairman Steve O. Emelieze, Esq., and Secretary Onyeka Obiajulu, Esq., members were reminded of the decision to align branch dues payments with the NBA ...

Nigerian activist and registered nurse, Abiodun Olamide Thomas, has been arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police Force for over 72 hours without formal charges or court appearance. Reports indicate she is being held at the National Cyber-Crime Centre in Abuja under harsh conditions, denied administrative bail, and subjected to inhumane treatment. Thomas, also known ...

  The Federal Government has begun constructing a smart divisional police headquarters and six residential quarters for rank-and-file officers in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. The initiative is part of ongoing reforms to modernize policing in Nigeria by integrating advanced technology and fostering inclusivity. Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, ...

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has justified its decision to withhold the identities of the owners of 753 seized duplexes in Abuja, following public criticism. The properties, part of a large estate, were forfeited to the federal government on December 2, 2024, by order of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. ...

    In a landmark ruling on Monday, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court ordered the final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square meters, comprising 753 duplexes and apartments, to the federal government. The property, located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, represents the single largest asset recovery ...

    The Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN), FCT-Abuja Branch, has inaugurated its newly elected council members after the during a ceremony held after the association’s Annual General Meeting. Alh. Al-Bashir L. Likko, Esq. was sworn in as the Chairman, with Abdullahi Abdurrahman Isezuo, Esq. as the Branch Secretary, alongside 10 other executive members. ...

  Get ready for an evening filled with vibrant music, fantastic food, refreshing drinks, and unbeatable networking vibes. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to mingle with fellow legal eagles and chat with the one and only Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN. Come join us for some fun and a great time! Date: Thursday, July 18th, ...

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced on Sunday that it has arrested 60 individuals, including 25 males and 35 females, at a drug party in Abuja. The arrests occurred on Friday night in the nation’s capital following credible intelligence about the event, which was organized by Stanley Ikechukwu. Ikechukwu was also ...

In a resounding win, Chidiebere Nwabueze Udekwe clinched victory over his rival, Chief Dan Nwabodo, in the election held by the Otu Oka Iwu, a Pan Igbo Lawyers Association. The election marks a significant transition as Udekwe assumes the role previously held by Ejiofor Onwuaso, who was at the helm of the Association for the ...