The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the murder of its member, Mr Chinedu Nwowu, by unknown assailants. Henzodaily reported that Barrister Nwowu was murdered in cold blood on Wednesday evening, in Mgbidi, Imo State. The President of NBA, Afam Osigwe (SAN) said the death was tragic and unfortunate, raising concern about the safety of … Read more
Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has demanded an end to human rights abuse and extortion by military personnel. The President of NBA, Afam Osigwe (SAN), who led the delegation to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, decried reoccurring abuse of the rights of lawyers and Nigerians by some personnel. Osigwe noted that … Read more
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has said the deaths recorded across the country where Christmas palliative rice was shared showed the hardship faced by citizens. The President of NBA, Afam Osigwe (SAN) called on the government to expedite policies that would address the economic hardship in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, Osigwe emphasized … Read more
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) president, Afam Osigwe, has said judges and magistrates are to be blamed for the congestion of prisons and detention centers across the country. Afam Osigwe noted that prisons and detention centers across the country have turned to places for gross violation of the human rights of the citizens. He stated … Read more
The President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has advised justices of the Appeal Court to uphold fairness and equity in all cases. Osigwe (SAN) advised the justices against compromising on justice because of the difficulties facing the nation. He stated this on Monday while delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the … Read more
The President of Nigeria Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has called on judges to work towards restoring confidence of the citizens in the legal system. Afam Osigwe said the judiciary remains the backbone of a just society. He charged judges to remain steadfast in delivering justice that is accessible swift, and impartial. He stated this on … Read more