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Plateau Attacks: NBA Branches Demand Stronger Security Measures

Lawyers in Plateau are calling for stronger intelligence, faster security response and prosecutions after renewed attacks, while the state says security measures are being reinforced.

Badejo-Okusanya Wins NBA Presidency as Glitches, Protests Shadow Poll

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Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has won the Nigerian Bar Association presidential election, becoming the association’s 33rd president and second female leader amid complaints over technical glitches, voter access and the credibility of the electronic process.

NBA, Civil Groups Blast Ibom Air Over Passenger Assault, Lifetime Ban

IDNNAug 13, 20250

A national uproar has erupted after viral footage showed Comfort Emmanson partially stripped and dragged off an Ibom Air flight. The Nigerian Bar Association, civil society groups, and political leaders have condemned the airline’s conduct, calling the treatment “inhumane” and the lifetime flight ban “illegal.” The case has reignited debate over selective justice in aviation.

DSS Officer Accused of Attempted Murder Escapes Again in Ebonyi

IDNNApr 16, 20250

DSS officer accused of attempted murder escapes from police custody again in Ebonyi, sparking outrage over justice system lapses.

Rivers Govt Slams NBA Over Conference Relocation, Demands Refund of ₦300m

IDNNApr 15, 20250

Rivers State Government has accused the NBA of politicizing its Port Harcourt exit and demanded a refund of ₦300 million paid for the 2025 conference hosting rights.

NBA to Tinubu: You Lack Power to Sack Elected Governors, Rivers Emergency ‘Invalid

IDNNMar 19, 20250

“The 1999 Constitution does not grant the President the power to remove an elected governor, deputy governor, or members of a state’s legislature under the guise of a state of emergency,” Osigwe stated.