The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers, court officials and litigation staff to immediately stop using the title “Barrister” before their names in all official dealings with the Supreme Court. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was conveyed in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief … Continue reading Why the Supreme Court Has Ordered Lawyers to Stop Calling Themselves ‘Barrister