Habeeb Lawal, a representative of the Nigerian Bar Association, has called out comedian Lasisi for ‘misrepresenting’ lawyers in his skits. The Assistant National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, took to Twitter to react to one of Lasisi’s comedy videos. In the comedy skit Lasisi dressed like a lawyer, while addressing a judge.
It is not without meaning that the judiciary is often referred to as the last hope of the common man especially here in Nigeria where the rights of citizens are trampled upon almost on a daily basis. This presupposes that the judiciary is the only place the common, uncommon and any other aggrieved person can […]
NBA’s legendary player and Georgetown University coach, Patrick Ewing has tested positive for the new coronavirus. “I want to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19. This virus is serious and should not be taken lightly. I want to encourage everyone to stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones,” Ewing, […]
The NBA community is mourning the loss of Timberwolves star Karl Anthony-Towns’ mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns. On Monday afternoon, the Towns family announced the 58-year-old passed away from complications caused by the coronavirus. According to the statement, Jacqueline had been fighting the illness for “more than a month”, but she “succumbed” to COVID-19 on April 13. “Jackie was many things […]
The launch of the inaugural Basketball Africa League has been postponed due to fears over the new-coronavirus outbreak, the NBA said in a statement on Tuesday. The NBA-backed 12-team league had been due to tip off on March 13 in Dakar, Senegal but has now been put on hold due to health concerns. READ ALSO: […]
The Awka Development Union, Abuja branch has expressed displeasure over the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) unwillingness to investigate or treat a petition lodged against an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Taiye Ahmed. President of the union, Chief Chris Ndibe, who made the position of the union known while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja said their petition, was submitted […]
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that the All-Star Game MVP award will now be called the Kobe Bryant Award as players lined up to pay tribute to the late NBA icon on Saturday. “Kobe Bryant is synonymous with NBA all-star and embodies the spirit of this global celebration of our game,” Silver said. “He always […]
The safety of the lives and properties of Nigerians should be of priority to the government. the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr. Kunle Edun Esq has said Mr. Kunle Edun Esq said, “The security situation in Nigeria presently has reached an alarming level and it seems obvious that the Federal […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reacted to the impeachment of Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Simon Achuba by the State House of Assembly. The NBA in a statement on Monday by the National Publicity Secretary, Kunle Edun, said: ‘any action to be taken by the interested parties should be guided by dictates of the […]
LeBron James endured the worst defeat of his NBA career on Tuesday when the Los Angeles Lakers were thumped by 42 points by the Indiana Pacers. The result was such a foregone conclusion that James sat out the entire fourth quarter in the 136-94 result in Indianapolis. He had never in his 16-year career experienced […]
The Nigeria Bar Association, Ado Ekiti Branch, has called for the release of its Ikole Ekiti Branch Secretary, Mr. Adeola Adebayo, who was kidnapped about eight days ago. The lawyer was kidnapped while coming back from a social function which he had attended with his wife and children at Osogbo, Osun State on Saturday the […]
The Branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State have described the Governor Nyesom Wike era as the years of abundance and growth for the legal profession in the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit by leaders of the NBA in Rivers State to the Government House Port Harcourt on Friday, Chairman of […]
The Ilorin Branch of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has vowed to take legal action over alleged brutalisation of one of its members, Mr Lukman Bello, by Police in llorin. Chairman of the branch, Mr Mohammed Akanbi, made this known while speaking with the Daily Times, in llorin on Monday. Some policemen from Traffic Section of […]
…Says rule of law central to a democracy The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has disagreed with the Presidency on the supremacy of the nation’s security and national interest over the rule of law. NBA said on Friday that it rejects the presidential statement on Sunday subordinating the rule of law to national security, adding that […]
A senior lawyer, Mr. Paul Usoro (SAN) has emerged as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the NBA, Prof Auwalu Yadudu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while announcing the results of the NBA election held over the weekend. Giving details of the votes, Yadudu stated […]
The family of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (Rtd) has asked the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to probe the misconduct of Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Malam Abubakar Malami (SAN), over the continued detention of Dasuki since 2015 despite several bails granted him by Courts. In a […]
Members of the Owerri branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), on Monday boycotted court sittings across the state and staged a protest over an alleged assault on the chief Magistrate in charge of Umuneke Ngor Magistrate’s court, Ngozi Onyenemezu and two of their members, Emma Eke and Chukwuemeka Anyanwu. Addressing journalists in front of […]
…Says as double govt. appointee his appearance meant to intimidate judge The management of Folio Communications Plc, publishers of Daily Times newspapers have written petitions to the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and the National Judicial Council (NJC) over the appearance of Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN) for the Nigeria Police in a fresh case the Police […]
Kebbi State governor, Atiku Bagudu on Monday urged the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to ensure speedy dispensation of justice and equity to free the country from pervasive corruption. Bagudu said at the 2018 Law Week organised by the state branch of NBA in Birnin Kebbi that in spite of efforts to stem corruption, it is […]
In its bid to ensure a free and fair election, the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA has adopted e- voting to elect new national officers of the association that will pilot the affairs of the bar. Speaking while addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the Election Guideline Committee headed by Professor Auwalu Yadudu, noted that the […]