Frontline candidate for the office of the President, Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, engaged with lawyers today at the Human Rights Commission, outlining his ambition to become the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In his speech, he highlighted the significant role that the NBA plays in safeguarding human rights. ...

The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) has released a public notice addressing the recent activities of a group operating under the names “Practising in Abuja” or “Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Abuja,” led by Chief Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo, SAN. The notice, signed by BOSAN Leader Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, SAN, reaffirms that ...

The legal community in Anambra State was rocked by distressing news as Mr. Chukwubikem J.S. Azoro, Principal Partner at Clay & Amicus Solicitors and Secretary of the Idemili Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), was abducted on Saturday evening in Oye Agu Abagana around 8:30 pm. In a strong condemnation of the barbaric act, ...

  At the monthly meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association Ahoada Branch, Afam Osigwe, SAN delivered a speech on the topic: “Enhancing Lawyer Remuneration in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities.” While Afam Osigwe, SAN, couldn’t personally attend, he was ably represented by Mr. Sammie Somiari, SAN. In his address, Osigwe’s stance revolved around the urgent need ...

  The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has refuted claims of irregular staff recruitment made against its Registrar-General/CEO, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN. In a statement issued via its official platform on Saturday, April 20, 2024, the CAC dismissed reports alleging that the Registrar-General hired over 100 graduates from his home state of Bauchi, purportedly disregarding the ...

    Allegations of abuse of office and irregular recruitment practices have surfaced against the Registrar-General (RG) of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Ishaq Hussein Magaji, SAN, less than six months after his appointment. Officials within the CAC have accused Magaji of failing to constitute a new Board, mishandling staff welfare and emoluments amounting to ...

  Legal practitioners across Nigeria are eagerly anticipating a comprehensive discussion on the implementation, enforcement, and benefits of the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order 2023. This order, established to standardize lawyers’ compensation for their services, is expected to have a profound impact on the legal profession nationwide. Scheduled for today Sunday, April 7th, 2024, at 8:00 ...

  Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Wole Olanipekun, has called for a thorough investigation into what he terms a false and malicious publication by the online platform, the Peoples Gazette. In a petition drafted by his legal representatives, Dr. Joy Musa, SAN, and Olalekan Ojo, titled “In the Matter of the Malicious Publication ...

    I congratulate you on your assumption of office as Chairman of the Body of Benchers. This esteemed position is a testament to your unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and remarkable achievements throughout your illustrious career. Your appointment reflects your outstanding legal expertise. As a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a Life Bencher, ...

  The Nigerian Immigration Lawyers Association (NILA) has welcomed a new Trustee, Dr. Roland Otaru, SAN, FNILA, in a move aimed at fortifying governance structures and advancing the Association’s strategic objectives. The appointment, made during the Association’s Special General Meeting (SGM) on Thursday, March 21, 2024, marks a significant transition as Dr. Otaru assumes the ...

  Mrs. Folashade Alli (SAN), chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBA WF) Conference Planning Committee, has expressed strong disapproval over the low representation of women among Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs). During a briefing on the upcoming annual conference in Lagos, Alli emphasized that having only 35 women out of 720 SANs ...

In a recent development, Barrister Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has stood firm on his decision to enlist Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) instead of relying on the FCT Administration lawyers for court proceedings. Presenting the administration’s 2024 statutory budget proposal before the Senate Committee on FCT and the House Committee on ...

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been asked to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Secretariat in the nation’s capital after the late Ondo State Governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN. Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA), while condoling with the good people of Ondo State over the death of their governor, said the late ...

  BBNaija star Neo Akpofure has caused a buzz online with an unexpected visit to his father’s office, who happens to be Chief Efecha Leo Akpofure (SAN). The unexpected visit, captured in a TikTok video shared by @hob_media1, showcased the warm reception Neo received upon entering the office space. As the video unfolded, viewers were ...

  Mazi Afam Osigwe, an eminent Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), graced the distinguished 2023 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, Gwagwalada Branch, affectionately known as Eagles Bar. The theme for this illuminating occasion, “Elevating Justice: Law and the Legal Profession in Nigeria’s National Rebirth,” set the stage for Mazi Afam Osigwe’s notable presence, ...

    A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Chikaosolu Ojukwu has condemned the spraying of cash at a reception held to celebrate his swearing-in as a member of the Inner Bar. Ojukwu said in a statement that the act “embarrassed” him and was “unsolicited”. He said it was done against his “earlier express verbal and written ...