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THE ULTIMATE LEGAL SHOWDOWN: Meet The Three Legal Heavyweights Fighting To Rule The NBA!.

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As lawyers across Nigeria prepare to elect new national officers on July 18, three Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN)—Olumuyiwa Akinboro, Lateef Akangbe, and Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya—have emerged as the only cleared candidates to compete for the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidency. The successful candidate will take over from the current president, Afam Osigwe, who has explicitly stated that he is not supporting any of the three contenders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The upcoming election is proceeding despite controversy surrounding alleged recommendations from a mediation meeting convened by the Attorney General of the Federation, which reportedly suggested postponing the polls and dissolving the Electoral Committee. The NBA and its electoral body have rejected these suggestions, maintaining that only the association’s National Executive Council holds the authority to delay the election.

The candidates’ platforms are as follows:

  • Olumuyiwa Akinboro: A Life Bencher called to the Bar in 1991, his campaign emphasizes the rule of law, institutional reform, mentorship, inclusion, and the welfare of lawyers. He has previously served as the NBA General Secretary and as both Secretary and Chairman of the NBA Abuja Branch.

  • Lateef Akangbe: A former Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch called to the Bar in 2003, his campaign is centered on a five-point agenda titled “I-DARE,” which focuses on digital transformation, institutional reform, judicial independence, improved remuneration, and welfare.

  • Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya: The sole female candidate, who was elevated to SAN in 2025, is running under the slogan “A Bolder Bar That Works for Everyone.” Her platform is focused on building a service-driven association that prioritizes accountability, professional development, stronger branches, and welfare.

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MARRIAGE MADNESS: Nollywood Star Ronke Oshodi Drops Shocking Confession That She Almost Went Insane After Walking Down The Aisle!.

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  • Struggles in Early Marriage: Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi Oke shared during an interview on African A-List that she faced severe challenges shortly after getting married, which heavily impacted her physical and emotional well-being [cite: Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi Oke has spoken on the difficult period she experienced during her marriage., The actress shared the experience during an interview on African A-List, where she reflected on her former marriage and the effect the challenges she faced had on her physical and emotional well-being.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Health Impacts: While noting that her former husband never physically abused her, she revealed that the overwhelming pressure caused her to develop high blood pressure for the first time in her life, pushing her to a point where she felt she “nearly ran mad” [cite: She made it clear that her former husband did not physically abuse or beat her, but said the difficulties in the relationship still became overwhelming., She said she had never dealt with high blood pressure before getting married, but began experiencing it after becoming a newlywed., “When I was newlywed, it was the first time I had high blood pressure; it was when I got married that I nearly ran mad.”].

    • Decision to Leave: Realizing the situation was unsustainable, she chose to pack her things and leave for the sake of her health and well-being [cite: “I got to a point where I realized that leaving the marriage was the best decision for my well-being, so I packed my belongings and left because I knew I could no longer continue living in that situation.”].

    • Current Standing: The separation did not turn them into enemies; they remain on good terms for the sake of their children, and the experience has not completely closed her heart to the concept of marriage.

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CONFERENCE CHAOS: The Untold Story Behind VDM’s Shocking Appearance At The NBA Annual General Meeting!.

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  • Distinguishing Critique from Denial: Questioning VDM’s invitation to speak on insecurity at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference is not a dismissal of his past contributions, such as bringing attention to overlooked cases and sparking important conversations [cite: I genuinely don’t understand why questioning VDM’s invitation to the NBA Annual General Conference means we are saying he has contributed nothing to Nigeria., That’s not the argument., VDM has done things worth acknowledging. He has brought attention to cases ordinary Nigerians may never have been able to get attention for. He has challenged institutions and used his platform to force conversations that might otherwise have been ignored.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • The Value of Professional Expertise: Lawyers undergo years of rigorous university study, Nigerian Law School training, and professional practice to build true expertise in law and policy, making them expect deep intellectual engagement at their premier professional event rather than commentary from someone known for internet controversies and social media reactions [cite: People spend five years studying law. They go through the stress of Nigerian Law School. They write Bar exams. They struggle to qualify. They spend years building actual expertise in law, policy, advocacy and the institutions they’re dealing with., And after all that, they attend the NBA’s biggest professional gathering expecting intellectual and professional engagement., Then you invite someone whose public career is largely built around having a take on virtually every controversy on social media.].

    • Appropriate Platforms vs. Complex Issues: While VDM could suitably speak on grassroots mobilization, citizen advocacy, or his own experiences as a first responder, tackling national insecurity requires academic and institutional scholarship from researchers, lawyers, and security experts who have dedicated years to studying the issue [cite: If VDM wants to talk about social-media activism, citizen advocacy, grassroots mobilisation or his experience bringing cases to public attention, by all means., If he wants to talk about being a first responder to cases he encounters, let him speak at a conference where that experience is relevant…, But insecurity is a complex legal, institutional and policy issue., Nigeria has lawyers, academics, judges, researchers, security experts and policymakers who have spent years studying it.].

    • Popularity Is Not Expertise: Written by Ehis Okoebor, Esq, Acis, the opinion piece argues that having a massive online platform and constant opinions does not equate to intellectual authority, concluding that professional expertise—not social media fame—should remain the standard for intellectual discourse at legal conferences [cite: Because nobody is saying he isn’t allowed to have an opinion., Having an opinion on everything happening on social media does not automatically make you an intellectual authority on everything., Popularity is not expertise., Activism is not scholarship., Having a platform is not a professional qualification., Opinion article written by: Ehis Okoebor, Esq, Acis].

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MIDFIELD MONSTER ARRIVES: Manchester City Drop Record-Breaking Cash For Sensational Ayyoub Bouaddi!.

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  • Record-Breaking Transfer: Manchester City completed the signing of teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi on a five-year contract from Lille for an upfront fee of £81.4m plus £4.2m in add-ons, breaking the Premier League record for a teenager previously set by Leny Yoro’s £58.9m move to Manchester United [cite: Bouaddi signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club, subject to international clearance, with City paying £81.4m upfront and £4.2m in add-ons., The fee eclipses the £58.9m Manchester United paid Lille for French defender Leny Yoro in 2024, setting a new Premier League record for a teenage signing.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Midfield Overhaul: Manager Enzo Maresca targeted the Moroccan international following the exits of Rodri to Barcelona for £65m and Tijjani Reinders to Al-Qadsiah for £52m, adding Bouaddi to a new-look midfield alongside £116m signing Elliot Anderson [cite: City manager Enzo Maresca moved for the highly rated midfielder following the departures of Rodri to Barcelona for £65m and Tijjani Reinders to Al-Qadsiah for £52m., He helped Lille finish third in Ligue 1 last season and will now form part of Maresca’s new-look midfield, alongside England international Elliot Anderson, who joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116m.].

    • Player Background: Bouaddi made 96 appearances for Lille after debuting as their youngest-ever senior player at age 16 in 2023, later shining in a Champions League win against Real Madrid and starting five of Morocco’s six matches during their run to the World Cup quarter-finals [cite: The teenager caught the eye at the World Cup, starting five of Morocco’s six matches as they reached the quarter-finals., He had already established himself as a regular at Lille, making 96 appearances since his senior debut in 2023., Bouaddi made history at Lille in 2023 when, aged 16, he became the club’s youngest senior player during a Europa League match against Faroese side KI. He later announced himself on a bigger stage with an impressive display in Lille’s Champions League victory over Real Madrid in 2024.].

    • Wider Market Activity: As City eye a potential move for Chelsea’s £120m-rated Enzo Fernandez, other Premier League deals include Savio joining Tottenham for £75m alongside an agreement for Omar Marmoush, and Nico Gonzalez nearing a £52m transfer to Newcastle [cite: City continue to reshape their squad. The club are expected to make an offer for Chelsea’s Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, although Chelsea value the 25-year-old at £120 million., Meanwhile, Savio joined Tottenham in a £75m deal earlier this week, while Spurs agreed to a loan move for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush. Spain midfielder Nico Gonzalez is also close to completing a £52m move to Newcastle.].

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