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Damian Nosike, former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owerri Branch (2018–2020) and current Governor of the Eastern Bar Forum, has praised the Emeka Obegolu SAN-led Conference Planning Committee for their thoughtfulness and excellence in organizing this year’s NBA Annual General Conference, particularly applauding the quality and cultural resonance of the conference bags. Speaking to bibncollar.com at his office on 59 Njiribeako Street yesterday, Nosike expressed delight after seamlessly picking up his conference bag from the NBA Owerri Secretariat on Saturday, 16 August 2025. According to him, the entire process was smooth and efficient, reflecting a high level of…

Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN, was the Special Guest and Host at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Umuahia Branch Monthly Meeting for July 2025, held on Friday, 26th July 2025. The highlight of the meeting was the unanimous adoption of Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN, as an Honorary Member of the branch, in recognition of his extraordinary philanthropy and unwavering dedication to the legal profession. As a private legal practitioner and Chairman of the NBA National Welfare Committee, the learned Silk has made countless donations to the NBA Healthcare Scheme, and offered critical support to young, indigent, and ailing lawyers across various…

Dear learned colleagues, as you prepare for the 2025 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA-AGC 2025), several pertinent questions demand our collective reflection, especially for an event that claims to represent the interests and advancement of Nigerian legal practitioners. 1. Beyond the Glamour: What Are the Core Conversations? While the AGC undoubtedly offers invaluable opportunities for social interaction, professional networking, and reunion among colleagues, we must ask: what are the substantive topics lined up for discussion at this year’s Conference? How do these topics speak directly to the real and pressing challenges confronting Nigerian lawyers? How will…

Former National Officer of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and respected legal voice, Okey Ohagba, Esq, has paid glowing tribute to renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani (MOU), on the occasion of his birthday today, describing him as “a man whose life exemplifies true and fearless advocacy, principled leadership, and unwavering commitment to truth and social justice.” In a heartfelt birthday message released to the press, Ohagba lauded the celebrant’s legacy of courageous service and moral strength both within and beyond the legal sphere. “Your journey has been one of purpose and courage,”…

Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, popularly known as MOU, is a distinguished legal luminary, public interest advocate, and accomplished human rights crusader. He is the Principal Partner of the law firm of Ubani & Co., which he founded in 1991, and currently employs over 15 legal practitioners. A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (LL.B, Second Class Upper), he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1990 after obtaining a B.L from the Nigerian Law School (Second Class Upper). He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Comparative Constitutional and Company Law from the University of Lagos. He is…

The Federal High Court all around Nigeria plays a prominent role in the Justice Delivery System in Nigeria. It also occupies a premium place in the Administration of Criminal Justice. There is, however, a big snag in the Court System, which cuts across almost all divisions of the Court. Firstly, the conditions for Bail imposed by Judges of the Federal High Court are mostly excessive. Why should almost every Defendant in the Court be asked to bring a Senior Civil Servant or a House Owner with a Certificate of Occupancy and sometimes both, when the Administration of Criminal Justice Act,…

When a nation allows its waste and low-level minds to lead it, the best you can get is disaster. Leadership is a serious business, not a ceremonial office for social climbing or a reward for political loyalty. It is the cornerstone upon which nations rise or fall. In Nigeria, this truth is seen vividly in the paradoxical standards we have built into our constitutional framework. In the Nigerian Civil Service, to be recruited as a senior public servant, one must be a university graduate. Those who obtained their qualifications from other tertiary institutions, such as polytechnics or colleges of education,…

The recent decision by the outgoing Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Kolade Alabi David, to rename the popular Charly Boy Bus Stop to Baddo Bus Stop in honour of Nigerian artist Olamide and others may appear harmless on the surface. It may even seem laudable to those who admire the artist’s impact on Nigerian entertainment. However, beneath the surface lies a disturbing trend that requires urgent national reflection and condemnation, the systematic and silent erasure of certain historical street names in Lagos, especially those reflecting the cultural identity and heritage of non-Yoruba residents. This is not…

In a heartwarming display of youthful brilliance and literary promise, 11-year-old Zimchikachim M. Onwukaike launched her debut book “The Magical Life of Anna” yesterday at Westbrook Hotel, Port Harcourt Road, Owerri. The event, attended by family, friends, educators, and literary enthusiasts, celebrated not just the birth of a book, but the blossoming of a young, inspiring voice in Nigerian children’s literature. The book launch kicked off promptly at 2pm with a Welcome and Introduction, setting a warm tone for the remarkable afternoon. A brief biography of the young author was read to the admiration of guests, many of whom were…

The Imo State Chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) held its general meeting on July 16th, with an impressive turnout of members who gathered not just for fellowship but also for a powerful lecture on a critical social issue. The highlight of the event was a thought-provoking lecture titled: “Gender-Based Violence: Examining the Impact on Women and Girls, Particularly in Crisis Areas,” delivered by Mrs. Chinaka Sunday-Iherue, LLM, ACArb, a Chief State Counsel with the Imo State Ministry of Justice and the State Lead for the forum. In her address, Mrs. Sunday-Iherue described Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as…