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Sokoto NBA Chairman Pledges Independent Advocacy and Legal Reforms
Newly elected Sokoto NBA Chairman, Bashir Muazu Jodi, outlines his agenda to champion legal independence, enhance lawyer welfare, and improve justice delivery in the state.
Boma Alabi Urges NBA to Embrace Independent Voting and End Regional Bloc Influence
Boma Alabi, SAN, calls for an end to regional bloc endorsements in NBA elections, advocating instead for universal suffrage, professional independence, and increased opportunities for female leadership.
NBA Electoral Chairman Ejelam Affirms July 18 Election Date Is Final
The NBA Electoral Committee Chairman, Aham Ejelam, has insisted that the national election scheduled for July 18 will proceed as planned, dismissing calls for his resignation as unfounded.
From Lift Operator to Lawyer: The Inspiring Transformation of Jim Marshall
Jim Beabubari Marshall, a long-time lift operator at the NDDC, has officially been called to the Nigerian Bar after years of balancing grueling work hours with law school, supported by Chairman Chiedu Ebie.
NLS Rejects NBA Opposition, Maintains Authority to Award ‘Blue Silk’ Status
The Nigerian Law Society defends its right to award the 'Blue Silk' rank, dismissing claims of illegality from the Nigerian Bar Association and the LPPC.
NLS and BOSCON assert their right to award Blue Silks rank to Nigerian lawyers
The NLS and BOSCON have declared their independent authority to confer the Blue Silks rank on Nigerian lawyers, arguing that the designation is an internal affair free from NBA interference.
Law Officers Association Challenges Kano NBA Branch Election Results
The Law Officers Association of Nigeria has petitioned the NBA leadership, alleging that the Kano branch election committee intentionally defied an appeals ruling by disenfranchising its members.
Thirty-five Contenders Cleared for 2026 NBA Elections Amid Legal Disputes
The Nigerian Bar Association has officially cleared 35 candidates for its July 20 national elections, including three Senior Advocates of Nigeria competing for the presidency, despite ongoing legal hurdles and internal disagreements over zoning agreements.
Nigerian Lawyers Challenge 2026 SAN Conferment Process
ALDRAP has formally requested that Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun pause the 2026 SAN conferment process, citing an ongoing legal dispute regarding the recognition of alternative professional ranks.