Afam Osigwe
Afam Osigwe is the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, recognized for his advocacy for justice and the rule of law in Nigeria. He has actively encouraged the legal community and citizens to uphold the values exemplified by the late Justice Alagoa, emphasizing the importance of integrity and the pursuit of justice in their endeavors. His contributions help to shape the discourse on legal reforms and the development of Nigeria's judicial system.
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NBA President Afam Osigwe warned that the controversies surrounding the tax laws threaten the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process.
Ndume Urges Probe, Suspension of Nigerian Tax Laws
Nigeria· 2025-12-24
Ifenyinwa Christopher appealed to Afam Osigwe, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, to look into the security situation along the expressway.
Lawyer Attacked, Robbed by Delta Shuttle Driver on ExpresswaNigeria· 2025-12-22
Mazi Afam Osigwe, the leader of the Nigerian Bar Association, was thanked for his contributions to the rescue efforts.
CJ Thanks Govt, Security AgenciesNigeria· 2025-07-06
Afam Osigwe is the President of the Nigerian Bar Association who condemned the bill as unconstitutional.
A cure for apathy or threat to freedom?Nigeria· 2025-05-25
Afam Osigwe is the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, facing calls for his resignation.
Ibas meets Reps panel today as protests continueNigeria· 2025-04-25
Afam Osigwe, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, has condemned the gruesome murder of travelling hunters.
Edo travellers’ killing a wake-up call for security agenciesNigeria· 2025-03-29Afam Osigwe, the President of the NBA, rejected the endorsement of the state of emergency.
NBA faults N'Assembly's use of voiceNigeria· 2025-03-23
Afam Osigwe, the president of the Nigerian Bar Association, criticized the suspension of the governor and other elected officials as illegal.
إعلان حالة الطوارئ فى نيجيريا.. الرئيس تينوبو يعلن إيقاف حاكم ولاية ريفرز ومسئولين آخرين.. تزايد أعمال التخريب لأنابيب النفط وأزمة سياسية كلمة السر.. الجيش ينتشر فى الولاية.. والقرار هو الأول منذ أكثر من عقد
Egypt· 2025-03-20
Afam Osigwe, the President of the Bar, emphasized the need to examine the challenges confronting the legal space to improve the justice system.
NBA explores solutions to challenges in Nigeria's legal systemNigeria· 2025-03-19
Afam Osigwe maintained that the blame for the crisis in Rivers lies with political actors, not the judiciary.
Lawyers disagree on Supreme Court’s roleNigeria· 2025-03-19
Mazi Afam Osigwe is the President of the Nigerian Bar Association and expressed concern about the suspension of elected officials.
Tinubu's emergency rule in Rivers biased, divisiveNigeria· 2025-03-19
Afam Osigwe is the President of the Nigerian Bar Association.
NBA faults Rivers emergency rule, declares Fubara's suspension unconstitutionalNigeria· 2025-03-19
Afam Osigwe urged the National Assembly to include justice sector reforms in the ongoing constitutional amendments.
Senate to reinstate statutory delegates for 2027 primaries – AkpabioNigeria· 2025-03-17
Afam Osigwe, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, has expressed worry over the deteriorating security situation in the South-East.
Stop unlawful remands, NBA president tells S’East CJsNigeria· 2025-03-05Afam Osigwe is the President of the Nigerian Bar Association and criticized the Federal High Court's involvement in local government disputes.
IG squads man secretariats as Osun LG poll crisis ragesNigeria· 2025-02-24
Afam Osigwe (SAN) was criticized for issuing a press statement condemning the House of Assembly's decision regarding Justice Ikpambese.
Benue assembly slams NBA over chief judge removal disputeNigeria· 2025-02-20
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association Afam Osigwe, called on Nigerians to honour the late jurist by rededicating themselves to the values he held.
'He was a rare breed,' CJN mourns Justice AlagoaNigeria· 2025-02-13
