The Supreme Court of Nigeria has directed lawyers, litigation staff and court officials to stop using the title “Barrister” before their names in all official dealings with the apex court. The directive, which takes immediate effect, is aimed at promoting professionalism and ensuring uniform standards in official court communications. The […]
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended renowned lawyer Chief Mike Ozekhome from the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) pending the outcome of ongoing disciplinary proceedings. The decision was approved at the LPPC’s 173rd General Meeting on June 23, 2026. According to the committee, the suspension […]
In a landmark and emotionally charged ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has reaffirmed the death sentence earlier issued to Maryam Sanda, the woman convicted of killing her husband, Bilyamin Bello, in a widely publicized 2017 domestic violence case that gripped the nation. Delivering judgment in a 4–1 split decision, […]
