FEDERAL HIGH COURT OF NIGERIA, LAGOS DIVISION ANNOUNCES PHASED RELOCATION TO NEW COMPLEX AND FREE PARKING CONCESSION
NOTICE TO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC: PHASED RELOCATION TO THE NEW FEDERAL HIGH COURT COMPLEX, LAGOS, AND FREE PARKING CONCESSION The Management of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, hereby informs legal practitioners and the general public that the Court's relocation to its new Court Complex is being undertaken in phases. The first phase of the relocation will commence with the Vacation Courts, which will begin sitting at the new Court Complex on Monday, 3 August 2026. To facilitate a seamless trans…
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS’ PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE SHORTLISTS CANDIDATES FOR 2026 SAN CONFERMENT | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has officially released the list of shortlisted candidates for the 2026 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) conferment exercise. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the 89 legal professionals who have successfully navigated the rigorous initial stages of the selection process. The candidates have demonstrated exceptional professional competence and integrity throughout the evaluation, which included the Advocates' 1st and…
DR TOLU ADEREMI DEMANDS JUSTICE AND URGES THE NBA TO TAKE ACTION OVER THE ALLEGED POLICE KILLING IN EFFURUN.
Dr Tolu Aderemi has strongly condemned the reported killing of a young Delta State indigene by a police officer, describing the incident as a grave violation of justice and human dignity, and calling for urgent institutional accountability. The legal practitioner, who currently serves as Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch Law Reform and Monitoring Committee and is a Partner at Perchstone & Graeys, expressed deep concern over the gruesome event said to have occurred in Effurun, Delta State. The incident, which has circulated widely in a dis…
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"NO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER HAS THE POWER TO ACT AS PROSECUTOR, JUDGE, AND EXECUTIONER.” | Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is disturbed by the viral video showing the extrajudicial killing of a suspect by police officers in Delta State, as well as the subsequent confirmation by the Police Public Relations Officer that those involved will be tried for murder. This is an arbitrary, unprovoked, and misguided show of power by a law enforcement agent. Not only did the act clearly show that the policeman took the law into his own hands, but it also portrayed the Nigerian Police Force in a bad light. This sordid act once more puts und…
BREAKING NEWS: NBA EFFURUN BRANCH UNVEILS NEWLY EXPANDED BAR CENTRE AHEAD OF LAW WEEK 2026.
EFFURUN, DELTA STATE – In a significant boost to legal practice infrastructure in Delta State, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Effurun Branch, famously known as the "Dynamic Bar", has officially completed a major expansion and remodelling of its Bar Centre. The project, personally overseen and showcased by the esteemed Chairman, William Onoriode Ewenode Esq., marks a new era for the branch. The redesigned facility features a modernised exterior, a state-of-the-art glass entrance, and a vastly increased interior capacity desig…
NBA LAGOS BRANCH: LOGO UNVEILED FOR THE BIGGEST LAW EVENT IN LAGOS.
Yesterday, the Nigerian Bar Association Lagos Branch officially unveiled the logo for its 2026 Law Week, setting the stage for what promises to be the biggest Law Event in Lagos this year. With the theme “Lawyering in the Digital Age: Navigating Technology, Justice & Innovation,” this year’s Law Week is designed to challenge perspectives, spark innovation, and equip lawyers for the realities of a rapidly evolving digital world. From forward-thinking panel sessions to high-impact conversations and unmatched social and networking activities,…
A COLD MONDAY INDEED: NBA-BENIN MOURNS THE PASSING OF PROF. F. O. OSADOLOR, ESQ.
Distinguished Seniors and Colleagues, It is with a heavy heart that the Executive Committee of the NBA-Benin Branch announces the passing of Prof. F. O. Osadolor, Esq., a distinguished legal luminary and former Solicitor General of the State, who departed in the early hours of today. Prof. Osadolor was a man of profound intellect, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of justice. His contributions to the legal profession, legal education, and public service remain indelible; his legacy will continue to inspire generations…
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUÉ: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2026 BRANCH JOURNAL AND LEGAL SERIES.
NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (LAGOS BRANCH) EDITORIAL BOARD DATE: March 13, 2026 FROM: The Office of the Chairman, Editorial Board TO: All Members, NBA Lagos Branch Distinguished Learned Silks, Benchers, and Colleagues, The Editorial Board of the NBA Lagos Branch is pleased to announce a formal call for scholarly articles, personal commentaries, and practice notes for our upcoming 2026 Lagos Bar Journal and our high-visibility "Emerging Legal Areas" series, to be featured in national dailies including The Guardian , Punch , Ba…
THE MASTER OF THE SUIT GOES GLOBAL: CLEMENTINA E. UKIRI, ESQ. INDUCTED AS EMINENT PEACE AMBASSADOR IN HIGH-PROFILE 2026 CEREMONY.
LAGOS, NIGERIA – The legal world stood still this week as one of its most formidable voices, Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq., popularly known as the "Dominus Litis", was officially inducted into the prestigious league of Eminent Peace Ambassadors by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA). In a special 2026 conferment ceremony themed "Give to Gain" , Amb. Clementina Ukiri was decorated with the International Peace Medal and the VIP Medallion, recognising her decades of using the law as a bridge for socia…
NBA EFFURUN BRANCH: NOTICE OF THE BRANCH’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
DATE: Monday, 9th February 2026 FROM: The Chairman’s Desk TO: All Members SUBJECT: CELEBRATION OF THE BRANCH’S 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Dear Learned Silks, Elders, Leaders, and Distinguished Colleagues, It is my pleasure to congratulate every one of us as Members of this great, dynamic Branch for clocking ten (10) years as a Branch. You will recall that our Branch was created out of the Warri Branch of the NBA sometime in February 2016, at the Jos National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting of the NBA. May I further share with you …
OVER 160 FEARED DEAD IN KWARA STATE: ONE OF NIGERIA'S DEADLIEST TERRORIST ATTACKS THIS YEAR.
More than 160 people have been killed in coordinated attacks on Woro and Nuku villages in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, marking one of Nigeria’s deadliest assaults this year. The death toll stood at 162 as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Mohammed Omar Bio, the lawmaker representing the area. He said the attacks were carried out on Tuesday by the Lakurawa, an armed group linked to the Islamic State, although no group has officially claimed responsibility. According to local sources, gunmen stormed the villages, rou…
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL.
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, for a four-year term. Dr Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus and will become the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962. She will succeed the current Director-General, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure expires on January 9, 2026, after …
A DISTURBING TREND: ABDUCTION OF MEMBERS OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NIGER STATE).
Yet again, we are faced with another abduction. While celebrating Nigeria 's independence, Mr. Isyaku M. Danjuma , a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Birnin-Kebbi Branch , was kidnapped in Niger State . This incident is a stark reminder of the growing insecurity and vulnerability of citizens, including lawyers. Demanding Accountability and Action It is imperative that we demand accountability and action against kidnapping and other forms of insecurity. We call on security agencies to take immediate action to rescue Mr. Danjuma …
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CAC POSTPONES NEW SERVICE FEES TO OCTOBER 1ST, FOCUSES ON PORTAL STABILISATION. | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
September 1st, 2025. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has deferred the implementation of its revised service fees to October 1st, 2025. The postponement comes as the commission prioritises the full stabilisation of its new Company Registration Portal, which is expected to be completed by mid-September. According to a public notice circulated by the Nigerian Bar Association-Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL), the decision aims to ensure a "seamless, efficient transition for all stakeholders" using the online portal. The announcem…
BREAKING: THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES THE NEW CYBERCRIMES ACT 2025 INTO LAW.
The new Cybercrimes Act 2025 has officially been enacted by the National Assembly under the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This means every provision in the Cybercrimes Act (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) is now fully binding and enforceable across Nigeria. If you’re an online user, content creator, or admin of any digital platform (WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, etc.), you must know what this law says — because ignorance will not be an excuse. Key Offences Under the Cybercrimes Act 1. Unauthorised Access (Section 3): Accessing someone else…
MEET THE NEW NBA LAGOS BRANCH EXECUTIVES COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2025-2027).
The Nigerian Bar Association Lagos Branch is proud to introduce the newly elected and co-opted Executive Committee Members who will serve from 2025 to 2027. Members: Uchenna Ogunedo Akingbade – Chairman James Sonde – Vice-Chairman Kelechukwu Uzoka – Secretary Ngozi Victor – Assistant Secretary Ogechi Olisa-Mokelu – Treasurer Patience Obiagbaoso – Financial Secretary Rita Nwokocha – Social Secretary Oliver Omoredia – Publicity Secretary Bennita Olejeme – Welfare Secretary Michael I. Igbebuike – Provost Co-opted Executive Members: Chukwudi Kelvi…
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TRIBUTES FROM THE FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN AND FORMER KADUNA STATE GOVERNOR NASIR AHMAD EL-EUFAI ON THE PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI.
A sombre mood has enveloped Nigeria following the announcement of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the age of 82. Tributes have begun pouring in from across the political spectrum, with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai expressing profound sorrow and a deep sense of national loss. In a public message released today, Jonathan described Buhari as a "notable leader, patriot, and elder statesman who served our beloved nation as both a military Head of State and Pr…
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RE: COMMENCEMENT OF E-AFFIDAVIT SYSTEM IN LAGOS STATE.
Dear Distinguished Seniors and Esteemed Colleagues, This is to bring to your attention a recent directive from the Office of the Honourable Chief Judge of Lagos State concerning the automation of affidavit services within the state judiciary. Effective 1st June 2025, all General Affidavits — including but not limited to Change of Name, Loss of SIM, Declaration of Age, etc. — must be generated exclusively via the Lagos Comis Platform: https://lagoscomis.lagosjudiciary.gov.ng Please note that this directive excludes affidavits used in litigation…
NBA LAGOS BRANCH: HEPATITIS B VACCINATION NOTICE.
The Office of the Welfare Secretary, NBA Lagos Branch, has organised a Hepatitis B vaccination programme for its members and the public. Below are the details: Venue: NBA Lagos Branch Secretariat, Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos. Date: 21st May 2025. Time: 11 am to 3 pm. Cost: N3,500. Let's prioritise our health! Get vaccinated and protect yourself against Hepatitis B. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity. For more information, please contact Olaide on 08180353331 (WhatsApp only). Professional regard…
NBA CONDOLES THE FAMILIES OF STAMPEDE VICTIMS AND CALLS FOR CAUTION.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in recent stampedes in Anambra, Abuja, and Oyo States during the distribution of relief items and monetary gifts. These heartbreaking incidents claimed the lives of over 67 individuals, including 37 citizens in Oyo, 10 at a Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, and 20 more in Okija, Anambra State. While death is a natural part of life, the loss of lives under such preventable circumstances is deeply painful …
