87 legal practitioners make final approval list of SAN for 2024

A statement released to journalists on Thursday says: “The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) under the Chairmanship of His Lordship, the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honorable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON at its 164th Plenary session held today I st August, 2024, has approved the elevation of 87 Legal Practitioners to the Inner Bar.” The […]

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Olukayode Ajulo, Falana’s wife, others elevated to the rank of SAN

Nigerian politician, activist and constitutional lawyer, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo; wife of Major General Olumuyiwa Badewole (rtd), Olayemi, and wife of Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, Funmi Falana, are among the 58 lawyers selected for elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). These 58 lawyers were elevated to the rank of SAN by […]

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Kano Election Petition Tribunal Chairperson exposes alleged bribery attempt by a SAN

Chairperson of Panel 2 of the Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Kano, Justice Flora Azinge, expressed her outrage over alleged Senior Advocate of Nigeria’s (SAN) attempt to bribe her, according to a report by Daily Nigerian. Speaking openly in court before the proceedings on Tuesday in Kano, the judge lamented the unethical conduct of senior lawyers, […]

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NBA indicts SAN, six lawyers of influencing Judges to give conflicting orders

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) said it has identified seven lawyers, including a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) that influenced judges to issue conflicting court orders, especially on political matters. The seven lawyers, according to the President of the NBA, Mr Olumide Apata, were found culpable by the investigation committee set up by the association. […]

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LPPC elevates 72 Nigerian lawyers to the rank of SAN (Full list)

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has on Thursday announced the elevation of 72 persons to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). A breakdown of the list included ten academics and 62 advocates. A statement issued in Abuja by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, said the […]

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