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Afam Osigwe

August 12, 2025

Ibom Air: NBA blasts airline for ‘dehumanising’ Emmanson, vows legal support for her

The NBA demanded the immediate withdrawal of her lifetime ban and the issuance of a public apology to her.

Comfort Emmanson
July 6, 2025

NBA condemns murder of Port Harcourt lawyer Owhor

He said that the victim was murdered in “a most senseless and brutal manner.”

Bright Nda Owhor
May 20, 2025

Proposed mandatory voting law unconstitutional, draconian: NBA

Mr Osigwe urged the lawmakers to focus on fixing the conditions discouraging voter turnout.

Voters waiting on queue at Obafemi Owode, Ogun State
May 19, 2025

NBA to set up anti-corruption committee in all 130 branches

“Anti-corruption committees shall be established in all NBA branches to address corruption-related issues within their jurisdictions,” the lawyers’ body stated.

Nigerian lawyers+NBA logo
May 1, 2025

NBA demands better wage, protection for workers

The NBA president explained that a living wage “is not a privilege” but a constitutional and legal entitlement of workers.

NBA President Afam Osigwe
April 3, 2025

Court vacates order for temporary forfeiture of $378, 000, exotic car to FG

Justice Nwite agreed with the defence counsel, Afam Osigwe, SAN, that the ICPC failed to disclose to the court of a pending matter in a sister court.

Court Gavel
March 30, 2025

NBA president felicitates Muslims on eid

Mr Osigwe urged Muslim lawyers to utilise the eid celebration to uphold the values of justice, kindness and compassion.

Nigerian Bar Association
February 6, 2025

65% of inmates awaiting trial in Nigeria: NBA

The NBA president said it would give inmates an opportunity not to spend unnecessary time in prison detention.

PRISON INMATES
February 6, 2025

Awaiting trial detainees constitute 65% of prison inmates, says NBA president

Mr Osigwe said that the association had mandated its Human Rights Committee to work with the chief judges of the states to ensure prison visits.

PRISON INMATES
January 1, 2025

I will use 2025 to advance rule of law in Nigeria: NBA President

President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, says he will intensify advocacy for preserving the rule of law and human rights in 2025.

Nigerians protesting and lawyers