Bar and BenchFeatured LPPC elevates 68 lawyers to SAN rank BarandbenchJuly 23, 2026July 23, 20260 The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)… Read More
Bar and BenchFeatured Badejo-Okusanya defeats two SANs to win NBA Presidency BarandbenchJuly 19, 2026July 19, 20260 ● Becomes second woman to lead the Nigerian Bar Association Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) has been elected the 33rd President… Read More
Bar and BenchFeatured NBA election disrupted as voting portal fails, group demands Osigwe’s resignation BarandbenchJuly 18, 2026July 18, 20260 The election for the next President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) was disrupted in the early hours of Saturday… Read More
Bar and BenchFeatured Federal High Court Judges begin 2026 annual vacation July 27–CJ BarandbenchJune 11, 2026June 11, 20260 Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria are to proceed on their 2026 yearly vacation from July 27, according… Read More
Bar and BenchFeatured I’m ready for CCB probe– Chief Judge Tsoho BarandbenchMarch 5, 2026March 5, 20260 The Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, says he is ready to appear before the Code… Read More
Bar and BenchFeatured NJC recommends Hon. Justice Kayode Oyewole, JCA, for S’Court, 35 others for judicial appointments BarandbenchJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 20260 The National Judicial Council has recommended Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, a serving Justice of the Court of Appeal,… Read More
Bar and BenchFeatured Judicial Appointments: NJC dismisses report on 34 disqualified lawyers BarandbenchJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 20260 • Says it is yet to take any action on the issueThe National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed as inaccurate… Read More
Bar and BenchFeatured NJC sacks 10 judges, recommends 21 for appointment BarandbenchJune 27, 2025June 27, 20250 ● Restates directive to Imo Governor to swear in most senior judge as acting Chief Judge● Recommends 21 candidates for… Read More
Bar and BenchFeatured SAN Rank: LPPC shortlists 72 lawyers for interview BarandbenchJune 18, 2025June 18, 20250 The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 72 lawyers for interview preparatory to the award of the rank of… Read More
Bar and BenchFeatured ‘S’Court is angry’ BarandbenchJune 15, 2025June 15, 20250 The Supreme Court at the weekend said it is angry over an unfounded allegation by some mischief makers in the… Read More