The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to stop using the title “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, Punch reports. Addressed...
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at 11.40 am in the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Friday. With her appointment, she becomes the second female Chief Justice in Nigeria’s history. Kekere-Ekun (CFR) was tipped to become...