Author: bibncollar

Dear Super Falcons, Madams, By way of introduction my name is Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, I am a lawyer and law lecturer for the past twenty-two (22) years. For nineteen (19) years out of these twenty-two (22) years, I have specialised in the practice and teaching of legislative law having been awarded a Master of Laws (LLM) in Legislative Drafting degree in the year 2006. Legislative law is that aspect of the law that deals with how laws are drafted and applied. Based on my little knowledge of this area of law, I write to inform your good selves, that…

NBA AGC 2025 Football Tournament Matchday 2 Fixtures & Schedule Date: 19th August 2025 Venue: University of Nigeria Enugu Campus Stadium 10:00 AM: NBA Effurun Branch vs. NBA Ikeja Branch 12:30 PM: NBA Aba Branch vs. NBA Enugu Branch 2:30 PM: NBA Unity Bar Abuja Branch vs. NBA Jos Branch 4:00 PM: NBA Ilorin Branch vs. NBA Ibadan Branch Venue: Ngwo Park Pitch 1, Uwani Enugu 10:00 AM: NBA Kano Branch vs. NBA Yenagoa Branch 12:30 PM: NBA Ungoggo Branch vs. NBA Bwari Branch 2:30 PM: NBA Awka Branch vs. NBA Keffi Branch 4:00 PM: NBA Yola Branch vs. NBA…

University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus Stadium  NBA Enugu 1 vs. 1 NBA Ikeja   NBA Effurun 0 vs. 1 NBA Aba  NBA Ibadan 0 vs. 0 NBA Unity Bar Abuja  NBA Jos 0 vs. 1 NBA Ilorin Ngwo Park, Pitch 1, Uwani  NBA Bwari 1 vs. 1 NBA Kano  NBA Yenagoa 2 vs. 2 NBA Ungoggo  NBA Sunshine Bar Akure 0 vs. 0 NBA Awka  NBA Keffi 1 vs. 1 NBA Yola Ngwo Park, Pitch 2, Uwani  NBA Surulere 0 vs. 3 NBA Owerri  NBA Abakiliki 0 vs. 3 NBA Port Harcourt  NBA Lagos 1 vs. 0 NBA Kaduna  NBA Ekiti…

The wait is over, the boots are laced, and the legal eagles are ready to soar — on the pitch! The 2025 NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) Male Football Tournament officially kicks off today, Monday 18 August 2025, igniting Enugu with the unstoppable energy of 28 NBA branches going head-to-head in a battle of skill, pride, and unrelenting passion! Lawyers are trading their wigs for jerseys as the beautiful game takes centre stage in what’s shaping up to be the most electrifying sporting showdown in NBA AGC history! Matchday 1 – Who draws the first blood? Brace yourself for fireworks!…

As we approach the Annual General Conference (AGC), we must leverage this opportunity. Every member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) possesses the power to ensure that certain provisions in the recent proposed constitutional amendment do not sail through. I encourage every member of the NBA to take time to review the proposed amendments and to dedicate the entire day of the AGM not just to attend, but to raise our collective voice against certain objectionable amendments to the NBA Constitution that the leadership may have overlooked and not considered the dangers of same. 1. Part II Article 7(1), 5a(xi),…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday conducted elections to fill vacant positions across the country. Unfortunately, the exercise was marred by widespread irregularities, ranging from vote buying and ballot stuffing to intimidation and outright falsification of results. This recurring tragedy compels us to confront a systemic reality: election rigging in Nigeria will not abate until political office is stripped of its financial glamour and redefined as a platform for genuine service. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) declares in Section 14(2)(b) that “the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary…

REFRESHING DIVERSE LEGAL PERSPECTIVES AND EXCITING INTELLECTUAL DEBATES ON THE AKWA IBOM AIR FEMALE PASSENGER IMBROGLIO The Ibom Air flight saga of August 10, 2025 which involved a female passenger naturally attracted national attention and outcries. Many opinions were expressed, expectedly and certainly not in unison. It is good that that theatre of the absurd has ended or has been taken off public glare, as it were. It is also commendable that the Federal Government ordered the withdrawal of the criminal case against the female passenger. Expectedly, the dramatis persona, including members of the public, especially air travelers, would have…

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…