By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For many journalists, activists and civil society actors in Nigeria, speaking out on public interest issues is now a risky undertaking. Beyond threats, intimidation and harassment, a growing number are finding themselves entangled in costly and prolonged legal battles. This is notContinue Reading
By Rashidat Kabiru/Ibironke Ariyo The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has called for urgent and coordinated reforms in Nigeria’s legal education system to ensure it produces competent, innovative and globally competitive lawyers. Fagbemi made the call on Monday in Abuja at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2026 Legal EducationContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA) has called for stronger legal and institutional measures to curb rising use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in Nigeria. The group described it as a growing threat to free expression and democratic accountability. The Programmes Manager, HBBA, Hassan Nurudeen,Continue Reading
By Angela Atab/Justina Auta Amnesty International has sensitised residents of Iddo-Sarki Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the rights of women and girls as part of activities marking International Women’s Day. The campaign focused on educating women, girls and community members on their rights, available legal protections andContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Mr Afam Okeke, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja (Unity Bar), has urged lawyers to defend judicial independence to restore public confidence in the judiciary. Okeke made the call at the 22nd Anniversary of Fawehinmiism, hosted by the Ikeja branch of the associationContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ife Branch, on Sunday celebrated Ife indigenes and awarded outstanding dignitaries in the law profession. In his welcome address, Prof. Sola Olawoyin, SAN, who hosted the NBA, said the gathering was an opportunity for lawyers from Ife and beyond to network andContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Federal High Court, Ibadan Division, has won the second edition of the Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip Table Tennis Tournament in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament was organised by the National Industrial Court, Ibadan Division, in honour of Justice Benedict Kanyip, President,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has cautioned Nigerians against embarking on dangerous and illegal migration. Dabiri-Erewa said this while speaking on the dangers of irregular migration at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Human Rights Institute event commemorating 2025 International Human Rights Day, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, on Wednesday called for urgent security action to protect children and citizens in Northern Nigeria. Falana made the call in his keynote address at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Human Rights Institute event commemorating 2025 International Human Rights Day inContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) says member countries of the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) stand to benefit from its collaboration with the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) on the International Transboundary Aquifer System (ITAS) project. Mr Umar Mohammed, Director-General of NiHSA, said this in Abuja atContinue Reading
