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“NBA Presidential Election Now Requires At Least ₦1bn” — Oyedepo, SAN Raises Alarm At AGM; Okocha, SAN Responds

The cost of contesting for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association came under scrutiny at the Association’s 2026 ...
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“We Have An Election We Cannot Audit” — Akangbe Calls For Reform As Osigwe Blames Candidates’ OTP Position For Poll Challenges

The first runner-up in the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association presidential election, Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, on Thursday ...
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“I Was Denied Access For Two Hours” — Lawyer Queries NBA Secretariat Restrictions As Osigwe, Ojibara Explain Access Controls Over Stamp Unit

A lawyer has questioned the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association over restrictions on access to parts of the NBA ...
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“Investigation Is Ongoing” — EFCC Says ₦12bn NFF Intervention Fund Probe Continues Despite Gusau’s Resignation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed that its investigation into the utilisation of the ₦12 billion ...
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“Environmental Degradation Is Anambra’s Number One Existential Threat” — Soludo Declares State Of Emergency On Environment

The Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated the people of the state on its 35th anniversary, ...
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“We Will Build On Existing Institutional Projects, Not Start From Scratch” — Baba Alokolaro Takes Over As NBA-SBL Chairman

Baba Alokolaro has emerged as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law, NBA-SBL, following ...
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“Since I Became Governor, I Have Not Borrowed One Kobo” — Uba Sani Says Kaduna Still Pays ₦6.7bn Monthly On Inherited Debt

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says his administration pays N6.7bn monthly from the state’s Federation Account Allocation ...
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“No Chairman, Governor Or President Can Banish Nigerians Over Political Views” — NHRC Demands Arrest, Prosecution Of Kuje Council Chairman

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Chairman of Kuje Area ...
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“Lawyers Affected By LPDC Decisions Are Now In Limbo” — Outgoing NBA President Osigwe Seeks Court Of Appeal Route For Disciplinary Appeals

Says “Supreme Court’s Decision Has Left Lawyers Sanctioned By LPDC Without Clear Appeal Route” The President of the Nigerian ...
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Ex-Mr Nigeria Ugo Nwokolo Apologises After Fiancée Discovers He Has Two Children — November Wedding Now Uncertain

Former Mr Nigeria, Ugo Nwokolo, has publicly apologised to his fiancée, Precious Happiness Eni, popularly known as The Fruit ...
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Osigwe-Led NBA Administration Hands Over Today — Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN To Be Inaugurated As 33rd President

The Nigerian Bar Association will today, Friday, August 28, 2026, formally hand over leadership of the Association to its ...
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Trump Orders US Agencies To Recognise “Lake America” In Place Of Lake Ontario — Canada, New York Reject Name Change

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to refer to Lake Ontario as ...