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...

JIGAWA HIGH COURT TO BEGIN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR RECESS ON MONDAY. (PHOTO).


 Jigawa High Court to Begin Christmas and New Year Recess on Monday


The High Court of Justice in Dutse, Jigawa State, has announced its Christmas and New Year recess, which will begin on Monday, December 16, 2024, and end on January 3, 2025, in accordance with Section 274 of the Constitution and Legal Notice No 4 of 2015.


A statement released on Friday by Abbas Wangara, Director of Protocol and Publicity, Judiciary, Jigawa State, confirmed that the court will resume its regular sittings on January 6, 2025.


During the recess, Justice Muhammed El-Usman has been assigned as the Christmas and New Year recess judge and will handle urgent matters at the High Court Complex in Dutse.


Wangara explained that the annual recess is a standard procedure, providing court staff and judges with a break for the festive period, in line with legal provisions. He further noted that Justice El-Usman would be available to address any urgent cases that may arise.


This break, according to Wangara, offers an opportunity for court staff and judges to rest and prepare for the new year, while the judiciary continues its efforts to reduce case backlogs and ensure timely justice delivery.

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