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NBA Relocates 2025 Annual General Conference To Enugu Over Constitutional Crisis In Rivers State
The decision follows what the association describes as the unconstitutional governance structure currently in place in Rivers State.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has officially announced that its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) will no longer be held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, but has been relocated to Enugu, the capital of Enugu State.
The decision follows what the association describes as the unconstitutional governance structure currently in place in Rivers State.
In a joint statement issued on Thursday and signed by Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN (President), Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara (General Secretary), and Emeka Obegolu, SAN (Chairman, AGC Planning Committee), the NBA said the relocation was necessitated by the prevailing state of emergency and the unconstitutional appointment of a Sole Administrator in Rivers State.
“The voices of our members, particularly those calling for a change of venue, grew stronger over time,” the statement read.
“We convened meetings with the Chairmen of NBA branches in Rivers State and held an emergency session of the National Executive Council (NEC) on the 27th of March, 2025.
“The overwhelming consensus was that the NBA could not, in good conscience, proceed with the AGC in a state governed unconstitutionally by a Sole Administrator.”
The association expressed deep concern over the appointment of a retired military officer as Sole Administrator of Rivers State, noting that the official has shown disregard for constitutional provisions, court decisions, and pending litigation.
“Though clad in civilian attire, he governs as though the state is under military rule,” the statement declared.
“His actions have undermined democratic institutions and processes, flouting the rule of law with impunity.”
The NBA’s NEC further described the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, as a violation of Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution.
It criticised the National Assembly’s ratification of the emergency via voice vote, noting that it fell short of the constitutionally required two-thirds majority, amounting to “a grave constitutional subversion.”
“Even if the proper procedure had been followed, it would not legitimise an unconstitutional proclamation,” the NEC noted.
Prior to the emergency declaration, registration for the conference had soared, reflecting the eagerness of members to attend the Port Harcourt event.
However, the political instability in Rivers State halted preparations and sparked wide calls for the NBA to reconsider its position.
“To hold our flagship event in such circumstances would amount to a tacit endorsement of constitutional violations and subversion of the rule of law,” the NBA said.
Following a decisive NEC resolution and consultations with its members, the NBA announced Enugu as the new host city for the 2025 AGC.
The association cited Enugu’s historical significance, available infrastructure, and commitment to democratic governance as reasons for the choice.
“We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Annual General Conference will now be held in the historic Coal City of Enugu,” the statement said.
“We call on all members and stakeholders to lend their full support as we embark on this new path. With unity, diligence, and a shared commitment to our values, we will make this transition a resounding success.”
The NBA emphasised its commitment to constitutional order and democratic values, stating that its decision underscores the legal profession’s role in defending the rule of law.
“May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the statement added.
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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online
A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.
In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.
According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.
The Nigeria Police Force INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja has successfully repatriated the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand United States Dollars ($23,000) recovered from an international romance scammer to the victim in The Cayman Islands.
A statement from CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of the force, says the repatriation followed a request received from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service seeking assistance of the INTERPOL NCB Abuja to investigate a Nigerian national, Achufusi Obioma Ikenna, who defrauded a resident of the Cayman Islands through an online romance scam.
‘’Acting on the request, INTERPOL NCB Abuja conducted discreet, intelligence-led investigations which led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of the sum of $23,000.
Following the completion of all necessary documentation and in collaboration with international partners, the recovered funds were formally handed over to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, through the British High Commission in Abuja, represented by Mr. Shaun McLeary, for secure delivery to the victim.’’
Hundeyin added that the suspect will be arraigned at the conclusion of investigation.
The Imo State Police Command, Owerri, has a new Police Commissioner in the person of Audu Garba Bosso, who replaced Aboki Danjuma, the outgoing Police Commissioner. Danjuma was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and posted to Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Upon assumption of duty, CP Bosso called on sister security agencies, stakeholders, and all residents to collaborate with the police in tackling crime and social vices.
He stressed that community-based policing, intelligence-led operations, and a people-friendly approach will guide his administration, with strict adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights.
In a brief biography made available to journalists by the Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, it was revealed that CP Bosso was born on December 31, 1967, in Bosso, Niger State.
He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on June 10, 1994, as a Cadet ASP, Course 18/1994.
Revealing his academic history, Okoye stated that CP Bosso holds an NCE in Geography/Biology, a B.Sc.Ed in Biology, and an M.Sc in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is also a member of the National Institute of Policing Studies (MNIPS).
In the course of his career, he has attended key professional courses, including PMF Mobile Training School, Citizenship and Leadership Course, Community Policing Course, TLCC, and SLCC, which have shaped his strategic and community-oriented policing philosophy.
The command’s spokesperson added that before his recent deployment to Imo State, CP Bosso served as DPO in over twenty-two divisions nationwide across Sokoto and Kwara State Commands, including Bale Gudu, Dange-Shuni, Wamako, and Kebbe Divisions in Sokoto State, as well as ‘B’ Division, Surulere, Ilorin, Kwara State Command, among others.
“He also held strategic appointments across several state commands, which include: CSP Administration, Kwara State Command; 2i/c Ilorin Metro Area Command, Kwara; 2i/c CID, Katsina State Command; AC Provost Marshal, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Area Commander, Saki, Oyo State Command; Area Commander, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State Command; ACP Administration, Enugu State Command; Area Commander, Iyekogba, Edo State Command; Director CPTU, Police Service Commission, Jos; Director Finance & Administration, POLAC Wudil, Kano State; DCP G.I FCID Annex, Gombe State; DCP Operations, Borno State Command; and CP G.I FCID Annex, Kaduna State, before his posting to Imo State,” Okoye stated.
The new Commissioner has called on all Imo residents to actively partner with the Police and other security agencies through timely information sharing and participation in community policing initiatives, assuring the public of his commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining peace, and fostering a people-friendly policing culture across the state.
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