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NBA Clarifies ₦300 Million Donation, Rejects Refund Demand from Rivers State Sole Administrator
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has firmly rebutted claims made by Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), regarding a ₦300 million payment allegedly made to secure hosting rights for the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC). According to the NBA, the funds provided by the Rivers State Government were a goodwill donation and not a condition for the conference’s location.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Monday, the NBA clarified that the financial support was neither part of a bidding process nor a payment for hosting privileges. The association emphasized that it is standard practice to seek financial assistance from states, agencies, and corporations to support its annual event, and such contributions are entirely unconditional.
The clarification came from the Chairman of the AGC Planning Committee, Emeka Obegolu (SAN), who stated that the decision to host the 2025 conference in Port Harcourt had been made in August 2024 without any financial stipulation or hosting rights agreement.
Obegolu stressed that, “There is no policy or precedent within the NBA that ties hosting rights of the AGC to financial contributions. Recent conferences have enjoyed support from several states and private bodies without any conditions attached.”
He further asserted that, “The ₦300 million from Rivers State was a gift and does not entitle the state to any form of hosting claim. Our priority remains delivering a high-quality conference to members of the Bar.”
The controversy escalated after the NBA resolved to relocate the AGC from Port Harcourt to Enugu, citing concerns over legal and democratic integrity in Rivers State. The decision followed what the NBA described as unconstitutional developments in the state, including the appointment of Ibas as Sole Administrator—an action the NBA deemed unlawful.
The association maintained that continuing with the conference in Rivers State would be seen as an endorsement of these undemocratic actions. As such, the venue change aligns with the NBA’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and constitutional governance.
Despite Ibas’ request for a refund, the NBA stood firm in its position, declining to return the donation and affirming its stance on political neutrality and institutional integrity.
A participant of Pastor Jerry Eze’s popular online prayer broadcast, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), named Sandra Okpara, has taken to social media to appeal for help in recovering a mistaken bank transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a viral video detailing the incident, Sandra explained that hours after participating in the morning service, taking communion, and paying her regular offering, she attempted to fund a voucher purchase by transferring N1,640,200 to her personal Zenith Bank account. Instead, the heavy sum was erroneously sent to the church account.
Making a public appeal to anyone with contacts at Streams of Joy International, the single mother of two stressed that the funds do not belong to her and that the rightful owners have already begun demanding the money.
Esther Umoh, a media aide to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has strongly refuted claims that peaceful protesters were behind the recent violent assault on their convoy in Benue State. Speaking out via a statement on her official X account, Umoh alleged that the Special Assistant on Youth to the Benue State Governor was actively embedded with the thugs who launched the attack along the Gboko-Makurdi Expressway in Makurdi. According to her account, the incident unfolded shortly after Obi touched down in the state capital while en route to Yelwata to extend condolences and assess communities devastated by the deadly June 13, 2025 attack.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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“‘I Deeply Regret My Words’: Borno Commissioner Backtracks And Apologizes For Controversial ‘Break Finger’ Remark”
The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youths and Sports, Hon. Saina Buba, has formally retracted and apologized for a controversial statement he made during a public engagement hosted by the City Boy Movement in Maiduguri. The commissioner had previously drawn intense public backlash and criticism following remarks where he threatened, “Whoever shows us a finger, we will show him a finger… Whoever dares to show us a finger again, we will break his finger.” Although he initially defended the comment by claiming it was not directed at the opposition and asserted that an apology was unnecessary, the commissioner has since reversed his stance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During a press briefing with journalists at his office in Maiduguri, Hon. Buba completely withdrew the remark and issued an apology to anyone offended by the rhetoric. He explicitly noted that his words were never meant to infringe upon or undermine the constitutional rights of Borno State citizens regarding their freedom of choice and association under the Nigerian Constitution. Furthermore, he clarified that his statements were not meant to be interpreted literally, but due to the ongoing public anxiety and concern, a formal retraction was necessary.
The commissioner also emphasized that his fiery rhetoric does not reflect the core principles of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or the governance style and administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. He reiterated that the state government stays firmly dedicated to safeguarding the rights of all residents and upholding democratic values.
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