NBA honours VeryDarkMan at 2026 Annual General Conference
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has honoured social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, with a special recognition award at its 2026 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Otse received the award on Tuesday after participating as a panellist at the conference, where he shared his experiences and […]
Oluremi Tinubu Urges New NBA President to Set High Bar
By Mardiyyah Abubakar First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged the newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), to set a high standard and create opportunities for more women to take up leadership positions. The First Lady made the call on Tuesday when she received Badejo-Okusanya and a delegation of […]
IGP Disu Pledges Bail Reforms, Defends Tinted Vehicle Crackdown
By Oluwakemi Kindness Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has pledged to review excessive bail conditions imposed across police stations nationwide while reaffirming plans to intensify enforcement against illegally tinted vehicles and motorists who conceal or deface their number plates. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association […]
New York Knicks Crowned NBA Champions After Ending 53-Year
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for NBA glory after rallying to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, sealing a commanding 4-1 series victory and capturing their first championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson delivered a performance for the ages, pouring in 45 points […]
Wike Defends Judges’ Housing Project, Orders Road to Benchers Annex
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s ongoing construction of residential accommodation for judges, insisting that infrastructure support for the judiciary does not threaten judicial independence. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of the Body of Benchers led by its […]
Wike Defends Judiciary Housing Projects, Slams NBA Over Independence Claims
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns that the provision of residential accommodation and office complexes for judicial officers by the executive arm of government could undermine judicial independence. Speaking on Friday in Abuja after inspecting ongoing judicial infrastructure and road projects ahead of activities marking President […]
Stakeholders Emphasize Importance of Restoring Public Trust in Governance
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has emphasized that strengthening institutional trust is critical to building public confidence and achieving effective governance in Nigeria. Faleye stated this on Monday while speaking at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada Branch, held in […]
FPLI: A New Era for Youth Football and Storytelling
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Future Pro League International (FPLI) has officially launched, heralding a transformative moment in Nigerian youth football. Positioned at the intersection of sport, storytelling, and youth culture, FPLI is more than just a football league—it is a dynamic platform designed to spotlight young talent and revolutionize the way football is experienced and […]
NDIC Urges Legal Practitioners to Aid Debt Recovery
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has urged legal practitioners to support its efforts in recovering debts and realizing assets from failed banks to strengthen the country’s financial system. Speaking at the 2024 Sensitisation Seminar for External Solicitors in Abuja, NDIC’s Managing Director, Hassan Bello, emphasized that debt recovery is crucial to […]