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...

ISRAELI MILITARY CLEARS SOLDIERS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES INVOLVING PALESTINIAN DETAINEE. (PHOTO).



Israeli military clears soldiers of sexual assault charges involving Palestinian detainee


  The Israeli military announced it is dropping charges against five soldiers who had been accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee, in a case that has sparked intense controversy across the country. The alleged incident reportedly took place on July 5, 2024, at Sde Teiman military prison, which was established to hold Palestinians detained during Israel’s conflict with the Hamas militant group in Gaza.

Footage that circulated in Israeli media appeared to show the soldiers leading the detainee into a shielded area, seemingly to conceal their actions. The indictment had alleged that the soldiers assaulted the prisoner and caused severe injuries, including a perforated rectum, broken ribs, and blunt trauma to the chest and abdomen. Medical personnel said the detainee underwent surgery before being returned to the prison. The arrests provoked violent protests from far-right ultranationalists and criticism from some government officials, while the military’s top legal officer resigned after admitting to authorizing the video’s release. Israel maintains that its forces operate under military and international law, investigating any allegations of abuse, though concerns over accountability have persisted, particularly during the Gaza conflict.


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