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Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Leadership Initiates Transition Process. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has recently concluded its elections, resulting in the election of a new set of leaders to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years. As part of the transition process, the current National Executive Committee has dissolved all Standing and Ad-Hoc Committees of the association, with the exception of the 2024 Annual General Conference Planning Committee. Additionally, the tenure of the Governing Board of the Institute of Continuing Legal Education has also expired and been dissolved. The dissolution of these committees is a necessary step in ensuring a smooth handover process and allowing the new leadership to establish their own committees and priorities. It is important to note that the Election Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association and the National Officers Election Appeal Committee will remain standing until they are reconstituted in accordance...

Celebrating the Exceptional Achievements of the 87 New Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) Designate Ochili Michael Esq. warmly congratulates Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, a distinguished Lagos lawyer and former Chairman of  SPIDEL, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section ; Former Second Vice-President, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA; Former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Banch; Founder Onyekachi Ubani Foundation, OUF on his elevation to the esteemed rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).  He also congratulates some of his abuja based colleagues/members who made it to the list, including: 1. Paul Daudu, Esq., Chairman of the NBA, Bwari Branch                            Paul Daudu                     Chairman Cradle BAR,                      Bwari, Abuja Branch. 2. Okechukwu...

URGENT CALL FOR PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT KUBWA ARAB JUNCTION This call was as a result of the tragedy that struck on Wednesday, 31st July, 2024, when an elderly man was knocked down by an oncoming vehicle while attempting to cross the express road at Kubwa Arab Junction. The incident occurred along the Abuja-Kubwa-Dei-Dei expressway, a notorious stretch known for its heavy traffic and lack of pedestrian infrastructure. Eyewitnesses report that the man lay helpless and unconscious on the ground before being rushed to the hospital for medical attention. This harrowing incident highlights the dire need for a pedestrian bridge at this junction, where countless individuals risk their lives daily to enter Arab Road and Kagini on foot. Numerous accidents have occurred at this spot, resulting in loss of lives and injuries. It's imperative that we take action now to prevent future tragedies. In light of this devastating occurrence,  Ochili Michael Esq.,  an Abuja-based legal practitioner a...

The Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja Endowment Trust Committee is pleased to announce the commencement of the Igba Boyi Endowment program. This initiative aims to provide support and opportunities for young Igbo lawyers practicing law in Abuja. In a publication titled INVITATION FOR APPLICATION” released by the Chairman of the Otu Oka-iwu Abuja Endowment Trust Committee- Chief Ejiofor Onwuaso, the Committee invites all prospective interns…… to submit their  applications . Eligible applicants must be duly registered as financially members of Otu Okaiwu Abuja for a minimum of 6 months and should be between years 1-5 post call. In exceptional cases, 30% of the slots are available for lawyers of 1-10years to submit their applications.  Eligible applicants must be duly registered financial members of Otu Okaiwu Abuja for a minimum of 6 months and should be between years 1-5 post call. In exceptional cases, 30% of the slots are available for lawyers of 1-10 years post call. Other requi...

  Two Ukehe ward 1(INEC WARD) jostle for General Secretary  They are Surveyor Nnachebe Ugbor who hails from Amadim village and Mr Agu Ekene (Akuabata) from Uwelle Amokofia village. The association is the highest organ of the people of Ukehe people resident in Abuja and it's environs. Recall that the current leadership of the association led by Chief Barr Ifesi Nwodo were elected on Sunday 4th August 2019,they were reelected for 2nd tenure including the extra year spent during the COVID-19 pandemic. That brought his tenure in that highly honoured and exalted position to 5 years.The 2nd tenure will end on 4th August 2024 and the association is ready to conduct elections for new leadership to continue. In a publication e-signed by the chairman of the association it's August meeting will hold on Sunday 4th August 2024 and in the agenda of the meeting is the conduct of election into various positions and official handing over ceremony.          ...