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The Forum of Chairmen of Branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has paid a courtesy visit to the President of the NBA, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb., reaffirming its commitment to a productive partnership with the Association’s national leadership. During the meeting, the FCT Branch Chairmen pledged to maintain constructive engagement and close collaboration with the President and her administration in advancing the collective interests of the Bar. The Forum expressed confidence in the leadership of Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, and assured her of its support towards the effective implementation of the programmes and objectives of her administration. Particular emphasis was placed on initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of lawyers, strengthening professional development and creating greater opportunities for members across the various branches. The Chairmen further underscored the importance of...

In a significant human rights intervention, the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), and Chairman of the Branch Human Rights Committee, Ikemefuna Onyeka, Esq., has facilitated the release of two Inmates, Bali Joshua and Paul Sunday, who had been in custody since 2023 in connection with an alleged homicide. Upon assuming office on 31st July 2026, Ikemefuna Onyeka, Esq. was briefed on the prolonged detention of the two individuals, whose matter had remained unresolved for more than three years. Although the Human Rights Committee of the Branch had not yet been formally inaugurated, the Vice Chairman immediately took steps to address the matter, demonstrating an early commitment to the protection of fundamental human rights and access to justice. Following his intervention, Dr. Amin Abdulhaleem, Esq. and Joseph Okolo, Esq. were engaged to commence appropriate legal proceedings for the enforcement of the inmates’ fundamental rights. The...