Maikyau expressed what he described as telling concerns about the fate of Nigerians with the old currency past the deadline, saying, “The law is clear on this issue.” The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is under statutory obligation to redeem the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes after the … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on Thursday, vowed to ensure justice was served in the case of Lagos-based female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, who was shot dead by a police officer on Christmas day. The police officer, who was later identified as Drambi Vandi, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, was attached to Ajiwe Police Station … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Men’s National Team celebrates after the game on July 10, 2021 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Football has always been Nigeria’s favourite sport with a historic Olympic gold the pinnacle of its success, but the country now eyes basketball for glory at the Tokyo Games. The West … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Makurdi Branch, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to order probe into the invasion of Konshisha and Gwer East local government areas of Benue State. The appeal was contained in a statement yesterday in Makurdi by its branch chairman, Justin Gbagir. The Defence Headquarters had claimed that unknown men … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Bar Association on Thursday said it would investigate the “display of naked power” by the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, who was seen in a viral video with his security detail, assaulting a citizen at Banex Plaza, in Wuse Abuja. The organisation identified the victim to be … [Read more…]