The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe (SAN), has criticized the Federal High Court for handling a case related to the local government crisis in Osun State, asserting that such matters should fall under the jurisdiction of the state high court. Speaking in a telephone interview with Punch on Sunday, Osigwe ...

  A coalition of 15 civil society organisations (CSOs) has commended the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe (SAN), for his steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law. The commendation follows his presence at the Federal High Court in Abuja on January 29, 2025, to observe the arraignment of human ...

    The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has shared a heartfelt Christmas message with members of the Bar, expressing gratitude for God’s blessings and emphasizing the values of love, compassion, and selflessness exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ. In his statement, Osigwe highlighted the season as a ...

    The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed its profound condolences to the families and loved ones of victims who lost their lives in recent stampedes in Anambra, Abuja, and Oyo States during the distribution of relief materials and monetary gifts. The tragic events, which claimed over 67 lives, included 37 fatalities in Oyo ...

    On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, delivered the convocation lecture at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) during its 2024 Convocation Ceremony. The lecture, titled “Harnessing Technological Innovations in Teaching and Learning: A Call to Transform Education in Nigeria,” explored the critical need ...

  In a landmark speech delivered on the 2nd of December, 2024 at the opening of the 2024/2025 Legal Year of the Federal High Court, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, emphasized the vital role of the judiciary in upholding justice, fairness, and accountability. He urged the judiciary to seize ...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned it may take legal action against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, over remarks alleging that lawyers are complicit in facilitating financial crimes in Nigeria. Speaking at the Sixth Annual Criminal Law Review Conference in Abuja, Olukoyede claimed that major financial ...

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced plans to push the Police Service Commission (PSC) to deploy lawyers to all 5,000 police stations nationwide to oversee human rights practices. This initiative aligns with Section 66 of the Police Act, 2020. Afam Osigwe (SAN), President of the NBA, emphasized on Thursday that the organization is ...

  The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, has called for urgent reforms in the judiciary to address growing concerns over public perception of the courts and delays in justice delivery. Speaking at the Supreme Court’s special session to mark the beginning of the new legal year and the conferment of ...

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into allegations that Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, bribed Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials to drop money laundering charges against him. The NBA’s call follows reports that Bobrisky allegedly paid ₦15 million to EFCC officers to dismiss the ...

  · Condemns forum shopping · Urges Osigwe to take a closer look at the activities of LPPC · Says “We paid more this year for NBA conference and all we got was biro  jotter and tag” The Lead Counsel and Senior Partner of Signature Law Firm, Mr. Jonson Ojogbane, has outlined some major tasks ...

  The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has issued a directive for NBA branches across the country to actively monitor the ongoing trials of #EndBadGovernance protesters. In a move to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law, the NBA has also launched a Pro Bono legal support initiative ...

    The 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has officially commenced, with NBA President-elect Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, extending a warm welcome to attendees. The conference, held under the theme “Pressing Forward: A National Posture for Rebuilding Nigeria,” underscores the legal profession’s vital role in the nation’s future. In ...

In the wake of his victory in the recently concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election, Afam Osigwe has released a heartfelt acceptance and appreciation statement. Expressing his gratitude, Osigwe acknowledged the immense responsibility bestowed upon him as he prepares to lead the NBA starting at the end of August 2024. Osigwe emphasized that the ...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Afam Osigwe as its new President, marking a significant moment in the legal community. The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) made the pronouncement  at exactly 11:16 am, today at an event held to formally announce final results. Osigwe, a seasoned lawyer with a wealth of ...

  The Law Officers Association of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Justice has officially endorsed Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, as their preferred candidate for the upcoming Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election. This decision was made during a meeting held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in the office of the Honorable Attorney-General and Commissioner for ...