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The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Bwari Branch, has released the list if qualified candidates for the forthcoming election of the branch. Akpomiemie who is currently serving as the secretary of the Publicity Committee is a Partner in Judex Advocate and heads the litigation department.  In line with its electoral guidelines, the Electoral Committee of NBA Bwari Branch has published the list of qualified candidates for the forthcoming general elections of the Branch scheduled to hold on 17th June, 2023. See the list below: *The list of qualified candidates for the forthcoming election is out!*         *OFFICE* *Chairman* *Aspirant* 1. DAUDU PAUL BABATUNDE 2008      *Vice Chairman* *Aspirant* 2. MAXWELL OPARA CHIBUIKE 2008                 3. DIMGBA CHIDI JUDE 2011 *General Secretary* *Aspirant* 4. CHINYERE MONEME EKENE 2005           ...

His social life was blunted. Perhaps by his reticent disposition.His persona, two dimensional.  To a distant public, he was upscale and cool . His manly bearing spoke loud. His onscreen image ironically amplified some idiosyncrasies ;  heroics, romantic adventures and traits that did not gel with the mortal  privacy that eerily define his quiet and lonely life.   Saint Obi, real name, Obinna Nwafor, was shy, almost bordering on timidity and insecurity. He cherished the pleasantly tranquil interractions among a few friends. He would vanish at any outburst that could upset the poise of such small meetings. As he repeatedly told me, he just wanted to live a cool, quiet and fulfilled life. But, has he lived  this cool and fulfilled life he envisioned ? I have my doubts. I tell Saint's story here with painful tears in my eyes ; because he was a star, a super star whose life turned out a gleam of irony .  Yet, it was this stardom that fetched him his much pr...

It has been from one laurel to another during the administration of Monday Adjeh, Chairman of NBA Bwari Branch (Cradle Bar). Although his administration comes to a close in June, 2023, Monday Adjeh has not relented in sustaining the stellar achievements of his visionary leadership over the last two years. Members of the legal community across the country are aware of the latest and beautiful report on NBA Bwari with so much delight. The Monday Adjeh led Executives has performed well and the chairman has delivered on all his campaign promises.  Under his leadership, Monday Adjeh instituted the free monthly medical for members, every saturday sports activities. The branch now has a bus to their name.  * Chidi Jude Dimgba Dimgb (Chairman, Publicity Committee) * Akpomiemie Akpomiemie * (Secretary, Publicity Committee) https://thenigerialawyer.com/nba-otta-ikeja-bwari-emerge-as-best-performing-branches-for-thenigerialawyers-2021-2022-assessment/

 The young eagles of Bwari Branch of NBA has released 18 man list of footballers who will lock horns with their Senior counterparts, Big Elephants. It will be recalled that the last these two teams met, it ended in a draw. The YLF teams has never beaten their more established counterpart in a football game.  Below is the list  TEAM LIST OF YLF 1. Johnson Pius Ayah 2. Dressman  3. Nwankwo Cyril Amannaechi 4. Mohammed Abdulazeez 5. Wayne Chikezie Elijah          6. Princess Ekwebelem😎 7. Barnabas 8. Yewande Mary Akanbi😜 9. Elijah Israel Elijah 10. Ability Tom Udoh 11. Opara Anslem 12. Kelechi Nwabuezeh 13. Rex Onyekachi Uzoegbu 14. Evelyn Chigozue 15. Atolagbe Simeon Oluwapelumi 16. Yakubu Ojodomo The much anticipated match will take place at the Public Service Institute on Saturday, 20th May, 2023 

The 2nd Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association and the immediate past Chairman of  NBA Bwari, Mr. Chukwuemeka Ugo has felicitated the Chairman of NBA Bwari Branch, Mr. Monday Adjeh as he celebrates his birthday.  Happy birthday the performing chairman, May your successor continue on the road map of a progressive Bar. You have done well, May almighty God continue to bless you and protect you as your gray hair continue to multiply like my own just for the interest and success of the only Branch we have. Be rest assured that you have done well, it is very obvious, May your good deeds open more doors for you now and forever as you mark your birthday. Bwari Branch is proud to have you as a chairman, as the leader of the entire branches in the Northern Region, and as a member of your branch, I am delighted and happy with your achievement thus far. Even the prying eyes and wicked hearts of your enemies can testify in their hearts that you have done well within a short time....

 The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, NBA Bwari Branch (Cradle Bar), Ashu Alexander Ayuk, Esq. has rolled out the final electoral guidelines ahead of the Branch elections scheduled to hold on Saturday, 17th June, 2023. Collection of Nomination Forms: 2nd May, 2023 Deadline for Submission of Forms: 5th May, 2023 Screening of Candidates: 6th May, 2023 Notification of Disqualified Aspirants (if any): 8th May, 2023 Release of List of Qualified Candidates: 16th May, 2023 Submission of Campaign Materials/Curriculum Vitae/Manifestoes: 18th May, 2023 Publication of List of Voters: 1st June, 2023 Presentation of Manifestoes and Debate between Candidates: 16th June, 2023 Accreditation of Voters/Election: 17th June, 2023 NOMINATION FEES 1. Chairman -free 2. Vice Chairman -free 3. General Secretary -free 4. Welfare Secretary/Publicity Secretary/Treasurer -free 5. All other positions -free. The Chairman of NBA Bwari Branch (Cradle Bar), Monday Adjeh has kept to his campaign promises and man...

 LAWYERS ARISE FOR JUSTICE Motto: Injustice to one is an injustice to all! A group of lawyers know as Lawyers Arise for Justice has petitioned the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Olumide Akpata over the continued detention of Mr. INIBEHE Effiong. The content of the letter sighted by this reporter is reproduced below. Mr. Olumide Akpata, The President, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA House, Plot 1101 Mohammadu Buhari Way,  Central Business District, Abuja. Dear Sir, INIBEHE EFFIONG: IS THE NBA HELPLESS IN THE FACE OF THIS IMPUNITY? Yesterday the 11th of August 2022, Inibehe Effiong was moved, handcuffed, from Ikot Ekpene correctional centre, Akwa Ibom, where he was held, to Uyo Correctional Centre, where he was forced to sit on the bare floor and have his head and beard shaved, among other degradations visited on him. NBA took a swift step to the applause of all when this matter happened and it is worthy of note that the NBA was courageous enough to say it, th...