Judiciary
LPPC Elevates 68 Legal Practitioners to Senior Advocate of Nigeria Rank
By Felix Umande, Makurdi
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, LPPC, has elevated 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN.
The decision was reached during the committee’s 174th plenary session held on Thursday in Abuja and presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of the LPPC, Kabir Akan.
The newly conferred SANs were listed according to their seniority at the Bar. They are:
- Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu, Esq.
- Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor, Esq.
- Godwill Achibong Umoh, Esq.
- Sunday Samuel Obende, Esq.
- Adebayo Olugbenga Adaralegbe, Esq.
- Jimson Ejovi Okodaso, Esq.
- Olalekan Lawrence Bade-John, Esq.
- Olaotan Thomas Olusegun, Esq.
- Philemeon Audu Daffi, Esq.
- Adenrele David Adegborioye, Esq.
- James Eromosele Agbonhese, Esq.
- Alexander Nduka Muoka, Esq.
- Onome Okodiya, Esq.
- Emmanuel Akunke Akomaye, Esq.
- Ikhide Ehighelua, Esq.
- Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe, Esq.
- Ogunmuyiwa Olayinka Balogun, Esq.
- Anthony Auditz Iroagalachi, Esq.
- Mohammed Tajudeen Mohammed, Esq.
- Odion Peter Odia, Esq.
- Gbemiga Adaramola, Esq.
- Moses Okoh Onyilokwu, Esq.
- Charles Azubuike Obodozie, Esq.
- Hakeem Obafemi Agaba, Esq.
- Bimbo Felix Atilola, Esq.
- Okechukwu Steve Emelieze, Esq.
- Joshua Demilade Olaniyan, Esq.
- Igonikon Abiola Adekunle, Esq.
- Christian Nnadozie Nwokorie, Esq.
- Sadiku Momoh Ilegieuno, Esq.
- Sarafa Kolawole Idowu, Esq.
- Olujoke Enitan Aliu, Esq.
- Oliver Onyenucheya Amuzie, Esq.
- Adebisi Emmanuel Adeniyi, Esq.
- Faruk Abdullah, Esq.
- Sagir Gezawa Suleiman, Esq.
- Ifeanyi Godwin Ezeuko, Esq.
- Adebayo Folorunsho Ologe, Esq.
- Sabiu Gumba Adamu, Esq.
- Eric Keme-Egolukumor Omare, Esq.
- Soibi Ideriah Ovia, Esq.
- Somina Peter Johnbull, Esq.
- Chinedum Ikenna Umeche, Esq.
- Emmanuel Eghiegba Ekhasemomhe, Esq.
- Mohammed El-Hassan Sheriff, Esq.
- Junaidu Bello Marshall, Esq.
- Olawale Sunday Fapohunda, Esq.
- Adebiyi Alaba Adetoboye, Esq.
- Senior Sulyman Ibrahim, Esq.
- Agba Eimunjeze, Esq.
- Ayobamidele Oyekunle Akande, Esq.
- Adetunji Taiwo Adedoyin Adeniyi, Esq.
- Olamide Moigbotoluwa Adekunle, Esq.
- Umaru Yunusa, Esq.
- Akorede Habeeb Lawal, Esq.
- Darlington Nnabuike Ozurumba, Esq.
- Nnaemeka Francis Patrick Egonu, Esq.
- Kayode Orire Omosehin, Esq.
- Mitchel Akinrinsola Aribisala, Esq.
- Bolu Agbaje Akadri, Esq.
- Oluwaseun Asimiyu Alao, Esq.
- Olugbenga Olusanya Ajala, Esq.
- Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja, Esq.
- Afees Hassan Adebayo, Esq.
- Mohammed Abiodun Adelodun, Esq.
- Jonathan Akintola Makinde, Esq.
- Olajide Salami, Esq.
In the academic category, Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri was the sole successful applicant elevated to the rank.
The elevation confers on the new appointees the status of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, placing them among the highest-ranking legal practitioners in the country in recognition of their distinguished contributions to legal practice and scholarship.
The SAN title is awarded by the LPPC to legal practitioners who have demonstrated excellence, integrity, and outstanding contributions to the development of law in Nigeria.
Judiciary
Supreme Court Orders Lawyers to Upload Case Doduments Online Ahead of September-December 2026 Hearings
By Our Reporter
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has directed all legal practitioners with matters scheduled for hearing between September and December 2026 to upload all relevant court processes through the Nigerian Case Management System, NCMS, in compliance with the Supreme Court Practice Direction, 2026.
In a press release issued by the Chief Registrar, Kabir E. Akanbi, the apex court said the directive is aimed at ensuring the seamless operation of the NCMS and the efficient, timely determination of cases.
According to the statement, counsel are required to upload all filed documents relating to their matters not later than thirty days before the scheduled hearing date.
The documents to be uploaded include the Record of Appeal, Briefs of Argument, pending Motions, and all other filed processes.
The directive is issued pursuant to Rule 10(1) of the Supreme Court Practice Direction, 2026.
“The Court urges all Counsel to comply strictly with this requirement to facilitate the seamless operation of the Nigerian Case Management System and ensure the efficient and timely determination of cases,” the statement said.
To access the list of Appeals and Motions fixed for hearing between September and December 2026, the court advised counsel to:
- Visit the Supreme Court website:
supremecourt.gov.ng - Click on Litigation
- Select Nigerian Case Management System, NCMS
- Click on Download Documents
- Check the list of Appeals and Motions scheduled for hearing between September and December 2026.
The Supreme Court said the move is part of ongoing efforts to digitize court processes and reduce delays in the justice system.
Legal practitioners have been advised to begin preparations early to meet the 30-day upload deadline and avoid any disruption to their cases.
By Nick Ibe
An Abuja Federal High Court has set July 10, 2026 as new date for judgment in the suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice under the President Buhari government.
The presiding judge, Joyce Abdulmalik had earlier fixed Monday, July 6, 2026 for judgment after both parties adopted their final processes and argued the case on May 26. However, the judge moved her judgment to Friday, July 10, 2026
The EFCC previously secured an interim forfeiture order for the assets, valued at over N212 billion. The properties are located in Abuja, Kano, Kebbi, and Kaduna. The EFCC had argued that the properties were proceeds of official corruption and abuse of office.
Malami’s legal team challenged the move, asserting that the assets were legitimately acquired by the former minister who served under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
At the last hearing, Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, counsel to the EFCC prayed the court to grant the application, relying on a 47-paragraph affidavit and 46 exhibits filed in support of the motion.
Okutepa argued that Malami and the other respondents in the matter failed to satisfactorily explain the legitimate sources of the assets and urged the court to order their permanent forfeiture.
In response, Adedayo Adedeji, SAN, counsel to Malami and other respondents, asked the court to dismiss the application and set aside the interim forfeiture order earlier granted.
Adedeji relied on a counter-affidavit deposed to by Malami, arguing that the EFCC’s case was founded on suspicion rather than credible evidence.
Justice Abdulmalik fixed July 10, 2026 for judgment in the matter.
By Felix Umande, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia on Wednesday swore in Hon. Justice Christine Terlumun Clement Ende as a Judge of the Benue State High Court during a ceremony at the Old Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi.
The governor described the appointment as a significant milestone for justice delivery in the state, citing Justice Ende’s distinguished career spanning over three decades in legal practice, judicial administration, human rights advocacy, and public service.
According to the governor, Justice Ende’s wealth of experience, including service at African Bank Plc, the National Human Rights Commission, and as Deputy Chief Registrar and Admiralty Marshal of the Federal High Court, attests to her competence and preparedness for the Bench.
The appointment increases the number of judges in Benue State from 32 to 33. It also raises the number of female judges from 13 to 14, a development the governor said reflects his administration’s commitment to inclusivity, equal opportunity, and women’s advancement in leadership.
Reaffirming his administration’s “HE for SHE” philosophy, Alia stressed that sustainable development requires giving women equal opportunities to contribute their talents to nation-building.
The governor urged Justice Ende to uphold the Constitution and discharge her duties with integrity, independence, courage, and fairness, noting that the judiciary remains “the last hope of the common man.”
He commended the National Judicial Council, the Judicial Service Commission, and the leadership of the Benue State Judiciary for their roles in the appointment, and assured continued government support to strengthen justice delivery and the rule of law.
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