The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to stop using the title "Barrister" before their names in all official engagements with the Supreme Court. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was conveyed in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the …
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, presided over the second meeting of the National Council of State since he assumed office, with notable absences recorded among Nigeria’s former leaders, including General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. The hybrid session, held inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, commenced around …
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that public trust in Nigeria’s judiciary has been eroded by perceptions of undue influence, inconsistent judgments, and prolonged delays that frustrate justice delivery. Fagbemi made the remarks at the Supreme Court of Nigeria during the special session marking the commencement …
