The Gombe State branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has expressed deep concern over the actions of the Task Force on Gala Houses and Joints, condemning the demolition of several business premises in the state, DAILY POST reports.JAMB Result The NBA’s criticism follows the demolition of establishments such as Runko, Fina Lodge, and others, … Read more
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for sacking Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, and Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. THE GUARDIAN reports. Agbakoba also charged Tinubu to dismantle Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and reform the agency.Information Guide Nigeria Other … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association has eulogised the former Attorney General of the Federation, the late Prince Bola Ajibola for his selfless service to the country. THE PUNCH reports.Information Guide Nigeria The association commended Ajibola, who never took salary during his period as the AGF, asking that the same should be distributed to the coffers of … Read more
Yakubu Maikyau, the president of the Nigerian Bar Association has said help was underway for the members of the association who were affected by the recent flood incidents across the country. The Punch reports. Maikyau made this known in a letter addressed to the 125 branches of the NBA, on Monday. He sympathised with Nigerians … Read more
You’re Too Obedient, Can’t Fight For Social Change- Wike Tells NBA Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Governor of Rivers State has expressed regrets over what he described as the ‘lackluster approach’ of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA to social change, saying the situation has not only exposed the body to contempt but is a disservice to … Read more
In this post, we look at the functions of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The NBA is an association, made up of professional lawyers in Nigeria. Much of the activities of this professional body is to make sure that, they promote as well as, protect human rights, protect the rule of law and protect good … Read more
The clamour for the decriminalization of petty offences in the country has attracted citizen groups, Civil Society Organizations, and Professional bodies in Nigeria, who have agreed to work together as a coalition. The CSO and Professional bodies, who have expressed worry at how poor and vulnerable Nigerians are facing the full wrath of the law … Read more