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Bolanle’s murder: NBA demands N5bn compensation for deceased lawyer’s family

Novlyn Nwankwor Dec 30, 2022 0

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded at least N5 billion in compensation for the murder of one of its members, Bolanle Raheem. The seven-month-old expectant mother was allegedly killed by ASP Drambi Vandi on Christmas Day…

Judiciary & Crime

Court clears ex-NBA boss, Paul Usoro, of N1.4bn money laundering charges

TheNigerian Jul 16, 2021 0

A FEDERAL High Court in Lagos has acquitted an ex-president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Paul Usoro, of money laundering charges to the tune of N1.4 billion. Justice Rilwan Aikawa gave the judgment today while ruling on Usoro’s no-case…

Judiciary & Crime

Ex-NBA President, Chief Babatunde Benson, dies at 89

TheNigerian Jun 25, 2021 0

A FORMER President of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), Chief Babatunde Olusola Benson is dead. His death was announced by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi Ayangburen. Chief Benson held the traditional title of…

Sport

Nigerian, Ime Udoka, named NBA’s first African head coach

TheNigerian Jun 24, 2021 0

The Boston Celtics will appoint Nigerian-born Ime Udoka as their head coach, according to reports in the United States of America. The Brooklyn Nets assistant coach and former D'Tigers small forward will soon be announced as the NBA team's…