MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has faulted the Nigeria Bar Association’s (NBA) stand that the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu was unconstitutional and illegal. Wike alleged that the NBA discredited Tinubu’s decision because the Rivers Government had promised to host …
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THE Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has described the illegal dissolution and taking over of local government administration by state governors as a treasonable offence. Fagbemi stated this on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, during the opening ceremony of an event organised by the Nigeria Bar Association in …
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THE Legal Eagles Initiatives working in conjunction with L.M.T. Academy has named their 100 outstanding Personalities of the Year 2023. In a Press Statement the group said: “In furtherance with the unalloyed dedication of our leading legal platform to reward hardwork and celebrate consistency of legal personalities who have distinguished …
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reacted to the statement made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his Democracy Day message that, “the unnecessary illegal orders used to truncate or abridge democracy will no longer be tolerated.” In a letter dated June 12, 2023, and addressed to the President, the …
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Another professional association of lawyers different from the Nigeria Bar Association has been established. The association, known as the Law Society of Nigeria, is led by Mr Kunle Ogunba, SAN. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the National Publicity Secretary of the LSN, Mr Douglas Ogbankwa. …
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