CJN BANS LAWYERS, COURT OFFICIALS TO STOP USING ‘BARRISTER’ AS OFFICIAL TITLE. (PHOTO).

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CJN Bans Lawyers, Court Officials to Stop Using ‘Barrister’ as Official Title The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers, court officials and other legal personnel to discontinue the use of “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi. The circular, which was addressed to litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and lawyers, stated that the directive took immediate effect and was aimed at upholding professional standards within the apex court. According to the memorandum, the use of the title “Barrister” before names was considered inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards of professionalism expected within the Supreme Court. “I am directed by the Honourable the Chief Justice of Nigeria to notify all Litigation Staff, Legal Practitioners, Court Registr...

KANO LG POLLS PEACEFUL-KANSIEC CHAIRMAN. (PHOTO).


 Kano LG polls peaceful – KANSIEC chairman


Prof.Lawal Malumfashi, Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing local government elections in Kano State.


Malumfashi told newsmen at the commission’s  headquarters on Saturday, citing smooth and orderly operations across all the  44 Local Government Areas without any  political violence.


According to Malumfashi, the commission provided all necessary materials needed for a seamless electoral process.


He said he was  thrilled with the orderly conduct of the exercise across all the  polling units.


KANSIEC had  originally scheduled the elections  for Nov. 30, but was  rescheduled for  Oct. 26 following a Supreme Court ruling affirming local government autonomy.


Malumfashi said that  peaceful election was a welcome development, especially given the importance of local government autonomy.


The chairman said that all efforts put in by the commission  to ensure a smooth election had  paid off, especially  without any major incident across the state.

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