My approval for auction of seized vessels legal, Malami insists

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has justified the approval he gave to Omoh Jay Nig Ltd, a firm accused of stealing Crude Oil and Diesel, to auction seized vessels. The AGF, in a statement that was signed by his media […]

Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims

After more than 30 years of Islamist rule, Sudan has outlined wide-reaching reforms including allowing non-Muslims to drink alcohol, and scrapping the apostasy law and public flogging. “We [will] drop all the laws violating the human rights in Sudan,” Justice Minister Nasredeen Abdulbari said.

NBA GS Election: Okey Ohagba unveils a 9 point core agenda manifesto,pledges to institutionalise a robust and well structured E- Governance policy

Distinguished Bar leaders and Colleagues, On the 3rd of July 2020, I was granted a final clearance by the ECNBA to contest for the office of NBA General Secretary in forthcoming General elections scheduled for 29th/30th July, 2020. Following therefrom, on the 6th of July, 2020, candidate’s profiles […]

Understanding Dr Babatunde Ajibade’s “Uniting the Bar” Mantra (Part 1)

Many within the Profession have felt aggrieved over the years — young lawyers, LOAN members, lawyers in public service, the physically challenged, some private practitioners, some non-SANs, etc. You see, when people are in pains, cooperation becomes difficult to axtract from them. It’s a fact of life. And […]

EBF Congratulates New Elected Executives of NBA Branches

The leadership of the Eastern Bar Forum has congratulated the elected Executive Members of the various branches of the NBA in the Eastern Zone that successfully conducted their branch elections for the year 2020. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the EBF, S. Long Williams Esq, […]

Former YLF Chairman, NBA PH., Joseph C. Asawabelem, Esq. Endorse Dr. Babatunde Ajibade SAN, For NBA President

I have been previleged to interact with Dr. Babatunde Ajibade SAN, one-on-one. I have also taken time out to peruse through his profile and manifestoe and can safely posit that I am fully persuaded that Dr. B. Ajibade, SAN, apart from being easily the most popular candidate amongst […]

The Paul Usoro Years (2018-2020): The NBA Portal And Lawyers Data- A Technological Transformation – Akorede Habeeb Lawal

By the way, it is good to answer the question of cost. The Paul Usoro administration paid no dime for the new NBA website. We knew what we wanted in a website and we got a sponsor to pay for it. Thank you! It is 2020, another bar […]

Meghan tries to stop Mail on Sunday from naming five of her friends in court battle

The Duchess of Sussex has applied to the High Court to stop The Mail and Mail on Sunday from being able to reveal the names of five of her friends in her ongoing lawsuit against the papers’ publisher, according to a source close to Meghan. The women’s names […]

Profile of Okey Leo Ohagba: Furthering The Culture of Innovation and Service Excellence

Okey Leo Ohagba is a passionate member of the Nigerian Bar Association and a very committed member of Port-Harcourt Branch. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in November, 2007. With a burning passion for litigation, Okey turned down a juicy corporate employment offer from a reputable Nigerian […]

EBF Constitutes Campaign Council

The Eastern Bar Forum has constituted its Campaign Council for the forthcoming NBA General Elections slated for 29th and 30th July, 2020. You will recall that at the Quarterly General Meeting of the Forum held at Owerri, Imo State on 21st March, 2020, the Forum took a resolution […]

Alliance Prepares Nigerian Lawyers For Virtual Court Proceedings

Legal experts converged in a webinar last Friday to critically examine the inevitability, constitutionality and suitability virtual court proceedings in Nigeria.The webinar which was convened by Alliance Law Firm had the theme ‘Virtual Proceedings – Pros and Cons’ and it was moderated by the Principal Partner of the […]

NBA Presidency: EBF Disowns Secretary

The leadership of the Eastern Bar Forum has disowned its Secretary, Hon. Sir Ray O. Akanwa over his endorsement of one of the Candidates for the office of President of the Nigerian Bar Association. This became necessary in view of recent publications in the news media stating that […]

Congratulations To Our Own Okey Leo Ohagba On His Final Clearance For The Office of NBA General Secretary 2020- Team Okey is OK

We believe in your ability to deliver excellence and impactful leadership as NBA General Secretary. Your passion for positive and innovative Change puts you ahead as the true breath of fresh air the Bar needs now. May we reassure you of our unflinching support, prayers, encouragement and implacable […]

Macron names Castex as new French prime minister

Emmanuel Macron has named Jean Castex as his new prime minister . Mr Castex, who was appointed in April by Mr Macron to organise France’s exit from its coronavirus lockdown, is expected to have a lower political profile than his predecessor, the increasingly popular Edouard Philippe, who helped […]

Philippines: Dangerous anti-terror law yet another setback for human rights

Responding to news that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Anti-Terrorism Act into law, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Nicholas Bequelin, said: “Under Duterte’s presidency, even the mildest government critics can be labelled terrorists.