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Some crave bouquets and medals but want lowered  bars that any leg can hop over and wish for widened hoops so any throw can yield a basket ; but even cicadas have firm rules : every nymph that seeks the imago’s wings must sojourn underground for years on end show the roots from which it drank only sap and point at the bough where it’s exuvia hangs; so do monarch butterflies insist : every caterpillar craving the black and orange wings must endure a sole meal of chewy milkweed undergo in full five mandatory instars and in a chrysalis hang…

Upon the truncation of democracy rule in Rivers state and the position of the NBA on that, the NBA National Executive Council of the NBA and the Conference planning committee took the position to move the conference out of the state. As the Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri branch, I participated in the compilation of list of hotels and number of room in Owerri, which is one of the initial criteria set by the Organizing Committee for selecting which state the hosting right would be ceeded to. We innocently wished we could attract the coveted gathering to…

The just concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual Conference in Enugu, the Coal City of Nigeria, was one of the most remarkable in recent years, an event that combined intellectual depth, social vibrancy, and memorable hospitality. I arrived a day before the official commencement on August 21st, eager for what was to come. The conference opened with a sports walk covering several kilometres, followed by a colourful opening ceremony. Although former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was announced as Chairman, was absent, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar Muhammadu CFR, ably filled the gap. Julius Malema, the firebrand South African politician,…

I have a confession to make: I wanted to be a writer. One day, I was watching Nigerian Television Authority Network News when Chief Gani Fawehimin SAN made a judge to recuse himself in a matter that borders on failed bank issues because he said to the Judge: “My Lord, you are the complainant, My Lord, you the investigator, My Lord, the Prosecutor and My Lord, the Judge.” It was a delightful show of advocacy, and that made me decide to be a lawyer. When I got to the University of Benin, my then Dean, now Professor Tony Ogiamen warned…

In a touching farewell message, Chidi Ezenwafor, past Secretary of Abuja Branch, shared words of appreciation and encouragement following a meaningful period of learning and connection. His message reflects on the collective journey and emphasizes the value of the experiences gained. “After an insightful period of learning, connecting, and growth, I am glad we can now use all that we have gathered for personal and collective good,” Ezenwafor wrote. He also offered well wishes to all participants as they move forward: “I wish you journey mercies as you travel back to your various destinations.” Ezenwafor’s words resonate as a heartfelt…

VENUE: UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ENUGU CAMPUS STADIUM  NBA Abuja 1 vs 0 NBA Jos 4PM NBA Owerri 0 vs 1 NBA calabar

THIRD PLACE MATCH VENUE: UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ENUGU CAMPUS STADIUM  TIME: 11AM NBA JOS VS NBA OWERRI FINALS VENUE: UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ENUGU CAMPUS STADIUM  TIME: 3PM NBA ABUJA VS NBA CALABAR

It was William Wordsworth that defined poetry as “A Torrential overflow of powerful feelings recollected in tranquillity ” Poetry is not just words brought to motion, but letters brought to life .Benin City and by extension Edo State is renowned as the cradle of black civilisation. Known for its rich cultural heritage,Benin City has transmogrified into a huge consmopolitan haven, that bears global significance in the cultural stage . It is with keeping with its pivotal cultural leverage , that Naija Poetry Fest and Benin Writers Society jointly organise a Poetry and Spoken Word Extravaganza aptly dubbed “Battle of Stanzas”…

VENUE: UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ENUGU CAMPUS STADIUM TIME: 2PM NBA Abuja vs NBA Jos 4PM NBA Owerri vs NBA calabar

Over the last fourteen years, and even before then, the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference (NBA-AGC) has hosted an impressive array of distinguished personalities delivering keynote addresses: from Nobel Laureates to heads of state, eminent jurists, global business leaders, and celebrated thought-leaders. Each address has been memorable in its own right. A quick look at the record tells the story: 1. NBA-AGC 2012: Keynote Address by Professor Wole Soyinka. 2. NBA-AGC 2013: Keynote Speaker was Professor Jonas Isawa Elaigwu, Professor of Law. 3. NBA-AGC 2014: Keynote Speaker was Dr. George Amale Kwanashie, distinguished historian. 4. NBA-AGC 2015: Keynote Address…