MOSHOOD ABIOLA INSPIRES 2026 NEW WIGS AT NBA LAGOS BRANCH INDUCTION PROGRAMME
It was a privilege to speak at the NBA Lagos Branch New Wigs Induction Programme for the 2026 Call to Bar set on the topic, “NBA & You: You’re Called to the Bar, Now Learn How to Navigate It.” I had the opportunity to engage with our newest colleagues on the importance of active participation in the Bar, continuous professional development, networking, mentorship, ethics, and service to the profession. The future of our profession is in capable hands, and I am excited about the energy, enthusiasm, and promise displayed by the new wigs.…
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…
AGBARAGU EMERGES NBA OLEH BRANCH CHAIRMAN, PLEDGES TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP WITH JUDICIARY FOR A JUST SOCIETY: AN INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY TIMOTHY AGBARAGU, ESQ.
Newly sworn-in Executive Officers of NBA Oleh Branch taking the oath of office. From the left: Benjamin Orieghe (Publicity Secretary), Jude Itedjere (Secretary), Timothy Agbaragu (Chairman), Mrs Okemena Okole (Vice Chairman), and Daniel Onianwa (Treasurer). The newly sworn-in Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Oleh Branch, Timothy Agbaragu, has pledged to foster synergy with the Judiciary to ensure the swift dispensation of justice within the jurisdiction. Agbaragu made this commitment today in Oleh, the headquarters of the Iso…
COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 2026 NBA LEGAL EDUCATION SUMMIT
Please find attached the Communiqué issued at the 2026 NBA Legal Education Summit held on 25 May 2026 at the NBA National Secretariat, Abuja, under the theme: “Accelerating Legal Education Reform in Nigeria: Progress, Problems and Prospects.” The Summit brought together key stakeholders across the legal education ecosystem to critically examine the state of legal education in Nigeria and chart a sustainable pathway for reform. Following extensive deliberations, participants adopted far-reaching resolutions and recommendations aimed at stren…
CBN DEMANDS STRONG GOVERNANCE FOR BANK RECAPITALISATION AS PROF. ESOIMEME WARNS OF FINANCIAL CRIME RISKS, CLINCHES PRESTIGIOUS MALAYSIAN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP.
LAGOS— The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asserted that robust corporate governance and strict risk discipline are the ultimate determinants of success for the country’s ongoing banking recapitalisation programme, warning that capital injection alone cannot guarantee financial stability. This assertion was made by Dr Blaise Ijebor, Director of the Risk Management Department and Chief Risk Officer at the CBN (represented by Director Olabanji Samuel), during a virtual risk management roundtable organised by the Association of Enterprise R…
EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLINGS: THE TWIN PILLAR OF JUNGLE JUSTICE | Adedayo Samuel Adesheila Esq, ACArb, LLM
The word “extrajudicial” is defined by Black’s Law Dictionary to mean: "Outside Court; outside the functioning of the court system." The same dictionary mentioned herein defines “kill” to mean: "to end life; to cause physical death." Black’s Law Dictionary (11th ed.) further defines the phrase to mean: “A killing carried out by governmental authorities without the sanction of any judicial proceeding or legal process.” Cambridge Dictionary defines it as: “Done without legal authority; not decided by a court of law.” …
JUSTICE IS NOT A SUMMARY PROCESS | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
The viral video from Delta State showing the extrajudicial execution of a suspect is not just a "police matter"; it is a direct assault on our collective humanity and the Rule of Law. As a legal practitioner and someone deeply committed to the peace and stability of our society, my heart bleeds. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is clear: every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. When a law enforcement officer decides to be the prosecutor, the judge, and the ex…
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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 LEGACY OF ADVOCACY: A TRIBUTE TO A DISTINGUISHED LIFE | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
I once sat in a courtroom and watched, in quiet awe, as the distinguished Learned Chairman Emeritus of the NBA Ikorodu Branch addressed the bench. I studied his mastery of courtroom advocacy, taking mental notes on the precision and grace with which he navigated the law. How quickly time flickers by. Yesterday, he transitioned to eternal glory. While my heart is heavy, I am profoundly thankful for a life spent enriching the Nigerian legal industry. His passing is a reminder: we will not be young forever. Old age eventually brings its trial…
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…
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IT IS AN ISSUE OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, NOT WITCH HUNTING, MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN TO CHIEF JIBRIN SAM OKUTEPA, SAN.
Dear Chief Jibrin Sam Okutepa, SAN, I read your write-up with more amusement than anger. In order to portray yourself as a victim of political oppression and a witch-hunt, you accused me of abuse of office, forgery, and, indeed, professional misconduct. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I would ordinarily have ignored your post but for the fear that your misleading public narrative may be believed and thereby portray me as one guilty of your allegations. You will, therefore, understand why I have to respond to you in the same medium…
APPRECIATION FOR THE INVITATION AND AWARD OF EXCELLENCE | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq. Dear Ewenode Williams, Esq. (Chairman, NBA Effurun Branch) and Branch Executives, William Ewenode, Esq. Dear Chairperson, Young Lawyers Forum, I am writing to express my profound gratitude for the privilege of addressing the NBA Effurun Branch Young Lawyers Forum today. Discussing "The AI-Powered Advocate" in the distinguished Festus Keyamo SAN Hall was an experience that was both professionally fulfilling and deeply humbling. To the Branch leadership and the YLF Executive, thank you for the warm rece…
THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY MUST NOT BECOME A FERTILE GROUND FOR “ONE CHANCE” MURDERS.
What appears to be the disturbing return of “one chance” criminal operations in the Federal Capital Territory has, once again, plunged Abuja into grief. In separate but equally tragic incidents, Ms Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, a nurse, and Princess Chigbo Mediatrix, our dear colleague, a lawyer and former Treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association Abuja Branch, lost their lives after falling victim to this deadly criminal enterprise. Their bodies were later discovered in different locations across the city. These were not faceless victims…
THE RESUMPTION OF ENFORCEMENT OF THE POLICE UNLAWFUL TINTED GLASS PERMIT POLICY IS A GRAVE AFFRONT TO THE MAJESTY OF THE COURT AND A SUBVERSION OF THE RULE OF LAW.
A press release dated 15th December 2025, issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, announcing the reactivation of the enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy with effect from 2nd January 2026, has once again confirmed the sad reality that the Nigeria Police Force, despite being the foremost law enforcement agency in Nigeria, continues to exhibit a troubling disregard for the rule of law and the due process it is constitutionally mandated to uphold. The press release not only amounts to executive reck…
NBA EPE BRANCH BREAKS GROUND ON NEW BAR CENTRE | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
Epe, Lagos State – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe Branch, marked a historic day on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with the foundation-laying ceremony for its NBA Epe Branch Bar Centre. The landmark event was led by the Admin Judge of the Epe Judicial Division, the Honourable Justice W. Animahun. The ceremony was graced by numerous distinguished guests, underscoring the significance of the project. These included: Hon. Justice W. Animahun , Admin Judge of Epe Judicial Division (who led the foundation-laying); Dr. Saliu Jimoh , …
PRESS RELEASE: AN INVESTIGATION MUST BE LAUNCHED INTO THE EMBARRASSING POLITICAL SONG PLAYED AT THE JUDGES’ CONFERENCE. | Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo
The recent incident at the last Judges’ Conference, where a political montage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—specifically the partisan chant “On Your Mandate We Shall Stand”—was played as the President exited the hall, is a disturbing and unacceptable breach of judicial decorum, neutrality, and institutional integrity. The Judiciary is the last hope of the common man. It must not only be independent; it must be seen to be independent. The use of a partisan political anthem within a solemn judicial gathering undermines public confidence in the …
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THE DOCTRINE OF EXPRESSIO UNIUS IN COURT PROCESSES: ANALYSIS OF FIRST BANK V. OBONG-IFIOK | WHO SIGNS COURT DOCUMENTS? SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES RULE ON STATUTORY STIPULATIONS || Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, Esq.
FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC V. OBONG-IFIOK (DR.) ANNY ASIKPO (TRADING UNDER THE NAME AND STYLE OF ABBY EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS) (2025) 16 NWLR (Pt. 2012) 473 - On whether the court can impose the duty of signing the court process on another person where the rule of court expressly stipulates who to sign - The Latin maxim expressio unius еst exclusio аlterius means thе express mention of оnе thing is the exclusion of another . Where а rule of court has expressly stipulated who is to sign а document, such as a registrar, the law cannot be ame…
THE RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER - THE FEDERAL COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 2018 (EWUGWU EMMANUEL ANENE V MTN(NIG)COMM.PLC (2025)16NWLR(PT 2016)) | Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, Esq.
(A) On who is a consumer - A consumer is an individual who purchases goods and services for personal use without the intention to resell or manufacture. He or she is regarded as the end user of goods in the chain of production or the purchaser of a service from the service provider. Statutorily, section 167(1) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 describes a consumer to include any person: - who purchases or offers to purchase goods other than for the purpose of resale, but does not include a person who purchases any go…
