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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised an urgent alarm over reports that lawyers and other travellers heading to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for the 2026 NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) have remained stranded on the Oghara–Sapele Road in Delta State following a major road obstruction. According to information received by the Association, two trucks have blocked the roadway, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill and leaving several travellers stranded since Saturday, 22nd August 2026. The situation has reportedly caused significant hardship, delays and growing concerns over the safety and security of lawyers and other road users travelling to Port Harcourt for the Conference. In an emergency statement issued on Sunday, 23rd August 2026, the NBA National Publicity Secretary, Bridget Edokwe, Esq., called for the immediate intervention of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Police Forc...

As the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) prepares to commence the activities of its 66th Annual General Conference , members of the legal profession, delegates, friends of the Bar and other stakeholders have been invited to a special Sunday Church Service to formally usher in the Conference with thanksgiving, reflection and prayers. The special service is scheduled for Sunday, 23rd August 2026, at 7:30 a.m. and will take place at Christ Church, No. 1 Forces Avenue, Old GRA, Port Harcourt . The service forms part of the opening activities of the 66th Annual General Conference, which brings together lawyers from across Nigeria and beyond for a week of professional engagement, learning, networking, fellowship and discussions on issues affecting the legal profession and the wider society. Beyond the professional activities lined up for the Conference, the special Church Service offers conferees an opportunity to pause and acknowledge the importance of faith, gratitude and divine ...

Legal Community Set for Evening of Fellowship, Networking and Hospitality The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is set to host a distinguished gathering of members of the legal profession and invited guests at the official NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) 2026 Welcome Cocktail , scheduled to take place today, Saturday, 22 August 2026 , in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The prestigious Welcome Cocktail will be hosted by the Chief Judge of Rivers State and is expected to bring together delegates from across Nigeria and beyond, including distinguished members of the Bar, judicial officers, senior advocates, young lawyers, legal practitioners, friends of the profession and other stakeholders attending the 2026 Annual General Conference. The event is one of the highlights of the conference programme and is designed to provide conferees with an opportunity to unwind after the day's activities while fostering meaningful interaction, professional networking and ca...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is set to commence the 2026 Annual General Conference on a vibrant note as lawyers from across the country converge on the Garden City for a Walkathon led by the NBA President . The Walkathon, scheduled for Saturday, 22 August 2026, at 6:00 a.m. , will commence from The Stadium and is expected to draw a strong participation of delegates, colleagues and conference participants. Beyond its significance as a physical fitness activity, the initiative is designed to foster wellness, camaraderie, unity and professional fellowship among members of the Nigerian Bar. According to the NBA, the Annual General Conference represents more than a platform for robust legal discourse, professional development and networking. It also provides an opportunity for members of the profession to connect beyond the courtroom and conference halls, promote healthy living and experience the distinctive ambience of Port Harcourt, popularly known as the Garden Ci...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has unveiled a comprehensive transportation arrangement for conferees attending the 2026 Annual General Conference (AGC) in Port Harcourt , as part of efforts to guarantee a seamless, convenient and well-coordinated arrival experience for participants. The arrangement, developed in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) , is designed to facilitate the movement of conferees from key arrival points in Rivers State to their respective hotels within Port Harcourt. According to the NBA, buses will be stationed at the Port Harcourt International Airport from Saturday, 22 August to Monday, 24 August 2026 , between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily , to convey arriving conferees to their various hotels across the city. In addition to airport transfers, dedicated transportation services will be available at major bus terminals in Port Harcourt for conferees arriving through designated transport companies. The designated terminals ...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference 2026 is set to bring together lawyers, judicial officers, public institutions, academics, business leaders and other stakeholders in the legal profession in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from 21 to 28 August 2026 . With the theme “Beyond Limits,” the eight-day conference is designed to provide a platform for meaningful professional discourse, institutional engagement, community development, networking and reflection on the future of the Nigerian legal profession. The conference will be held at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt , with a wide range of activities scheduled across the week. A Week of Professional and Social Engagement The conference will commence on Friday, 21 August , with the Jumaat Service at the Rivers State Muslim Central Mosque, 208 Niger Street, Port Harcourt. On Saturday, 22 August , delegates will participate in a Health Walk , followed by Tree Planting and Community Clean-Up , r...