Dear Learned Friends and Seniors, Guided by the “starry stars” above and a deep sense of professional humility, I am profoundly honored to extend my heartiest congratulations to two exemplary Bar Leaders: Professor Kagu Abubakar and M. J. Madaki, Esq., as they are Turbaned. These two luminaries have long distinguished themselves, not only as guardians…
Dear Learned Friends and Seniors, I wish to specially congratulate the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Afam Osigwe, SAN, and the members of the National Executive Council (NEC) for their laudable achievement in amending the Constitution of our great Association.In my view, the newly amended Constitution is on all fours with the best…
To my esteemed colleagues of the NBA Damaturu Branch, The passing of Abba Zanna Maidodo is a loss deeply felt by us all. He was more than just a colleague; he was an active Bar Man and a composed leader who carried himself with remarkable gentility. In this difficult time, I encourage the Bar and…
The passing of Abba Zanna Maidodo is a loss deeply felt by us all. He was more than just a colleague; he was an active Bar Man and a composed leader who carried himself with remarkable gentility. In this difficult time, I encourage the Bar and his entire family to take solace in the divine…
By Henry Barnabas Ehi, MICA The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) held its Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The meeting, hosted in an atmosphere of calm and renewed confidence, marked not only a significant gathering of the leadership of the Bar but also…
Today, we celebrate a remarkable life—a life defined by vision, integrity, and unwavering dedication. On this special day, we honor our Principal, Mr. Y.C Maikyau, OON, SAN a man whose presence inspires respect and admiration in equal measure. As a leader, he commands not just with authority, but with wisdom and foresight, guiding those around…
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, attended the NBA Young Lawyers Forum Maiduguri Branch Summit, where he was warmly received by members of the Bar and participants at the event. He expressed his deep appreciation for the hospitality and camaraderie extended to him, describing the summit as a timely and…
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, paid an assessment visit to the newly renovated Court of Appeal Maiduguri Division complex as part of activities lined up for the Association’s National Executive Council meeting holding in Borno State. During the visit, the NBA President described the facility as a world-class judicial…
It is a joyous milestone to witness the NBA-YLF Maiduguri host its Summit. I heartily congratulate the Chairman and his dedicated Executive team for organizing a forum centered on such a profound theme: “Building Competence, Resilience and Relevance in a Changing Landscape.” As the legal landscape shifts, our ability to adapt while maintaining the highest…
