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68 Lawyers Elevated to Senior Advocate of Nigeria Rank in 2026 Exercise (Full List)

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee approves 67 advocates and one academic for Nigeria’s highest professional honour following its 174th plenary session in Abuja.

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on 68 legal practitioners following the conclusion of its 2026 selection exercise. The approvals were granted at the LPPC’s 174th plenary session held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Abuja under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. According to the list released by the committee, the successful candidates comprise 67 advocates and one academic, Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri. The swearing-in ceremony for the new SANs is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 12, 2026.

In a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, Kabir Akanbi, the committee described the SAN rank as the highest professional distinction available to legal practitioners in Nigeria. The honour is reserved for lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional excellence in courtroom advocacy or made outstanding contributions to legal scholarship. The LPPC said all successful applicants must participate in and successfully complete the mandatory Pre-Swearing-In Induction Programme. The committee said the programme will be organised in line with directives of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN), adding that attendance and successful completion are mandatory conditions for the formal conferment of the rank. The date for the induction programme will be communicated in due course.

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The committee reminded the successful candidates that they are prohibited from publishing or encouraging the publication of congratulatory advertisements, goodwill messages or notices in connection with their nomination or conferment. The restriction is in line with Paragraph 25(1) of the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Guidelines and Rule 39(3) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, 2023. The LPPC warned that any breach of the provisions could attract sanctions under the relevant professional and ethical rules. “Any breach of these provisions may attract sanctions for violations of statutory or ethical rules, as expressly stated,” the committee said.

The following legal practitioners were elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria:

  1. Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu

  2. Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor

  3. Godwill Achibong Umoh

  4. Sunday Samuel Obende

  5. Adebayo Olugbenga Adaralegbe

  6. Jimson Ejovi Okodaso

  7. Olalekan Lawrence Bade-John

  8. Olaotan Thomas Olusegun

  9. Philemon Audu Daffi

  10. Adenrele David Adegborioye

  11. James Eromosele Agbonhese

  12. Alexander Nduka Muoka

  13. Onome Okodiya

  14. Emmanuel Akunke Akomaye

  15. Ikhide Ehighelua

  16. Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe

  17. Ogunmuyiwa Olayinka Balogun

  18. Anthony Auditz Iroagalachi

  19. Mohammed Tajudeen Mohammed

  20. Odion Peter Odia

  21. Gbemiga Adaramola

  22. Moses Okoh Onyilokwu

  23. Charles Azubuike Obodozie

  24. Hakeem Obafemi Agaba

  25. Bimbo Felix Atilola

  26. Okechukwu Steve Emelieze

  27. Joshua Demilade Olaniyan

  28. Igonikon Abiola Adekunle

  29. Christian Nnadozie Nwokorie

  30. Sadiku Momoh Ilegieuno

  31. Sarafa Kolawole Idowu

  32. Olujoke Enitan Alwus

  33. Oliver Onyenucheya Amuzie

  34. Adebisi Emmanuel Adeniyi

  35. Faruk Abdullah

  36. Sagir Gezawa Suleiman

  37. Ifeanyi Godwin Ezeuko

  38. Adebayo Folorunsho Ologe

  39. Sabiu Gumba Adamu

  40. Eric Keme Egolukumor Omare

  41. Soibi Ideriah Ovia

  42. Somina Peter Johnbull

  43. Chinedum Ikenna Umeche

  44. Emmanuel Eghiegba Ekhasemomhe

  45. Mohammed El Hassan Sheriff

  46. Junaidu Bello Marshall

  47. Olawale Sunday Fapohunda

  48. Adebiyi Alaba Adetosoye

  49. Senior Sulyman Ibrahim

  50. Agba Eimunjeze

  51. Ayobamidele Oyekunle Akande

  52. Adetunji Taiwo Adedoyin Adeniyi

  53. Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Adekunle

  54. Umaru Yunusa

  55. Akorede Habeeb Lawal

  56. Darlington Nnabuike Ozurumba

  57. Nnaemeka Francis Patrick Egonu

  58. Kayode Orire Omosehin

  59. Mitchel Akinrinsola Aribisala

  60. Bolu Agbaje Akadri

  61. Oluwaseun Asimiyu Alao

  62. Olugbenga Olusanya Ajala

  63. Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja

  64. Afees Hassan Adebayo

  65. Mohammed Abiodun Adelodun

  66. Jonathan Akintola Makinde

  67. Olajide Salami

  68. Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri (Academic)

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Third Mainland Bridge Crash: 10 Injured as LASEMA Averts Train Collision in Lagos

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Third Mainland Bridge Crash: 10 Injured as LASEMA Averts Train Collision in Lagos

LAGOS — At least 10 passengers have been injured in a chain-reaction crash involving two commercial buses and a trailer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, while emergency responders separately averted a possible train collision at Ilupeju Bypass.

The two incidents occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).

The bridge accident reportedly began when a commercial bus stopped to fix a faulty tyre. Another bus subsequently rammed into the stationary vehicle, triggering a chain reaction.

A trailer then crashed into the second bus before its driver reportedly fled the scene, leaving the injured passengers in need of emergency assistance.

LASEMA said its emergency response team arrived at the scene, administered first aid to the victims and evacuated them to a hospital for further treatment.

The damaged vehicles were subsequently cleared from the affected section of the bridge, allowing traffic to resume.

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The incident raised fresh concerns about road safety on the busy bridge, which connects Lagos Island with the mainland and carries heavy traffic daily.

In a separate incident at Ilupeju Bypass, emergency responders prevented a potential collision between a train and a commercial bus that had broken down on a railway track.

According to LASEMA, the bus became stranded on the track after developing a mechanical fault, creating a potentially dangerous situation for rail operations.

Emergency officials deployed a light tow truck to remove the vehicle from the railway line before a possible collision occurred.

The agency said its response team managed the situation and ensured that the stranded bus was removed from the track.

Following the incidents, LASEMA urged motorists to maintain their vehicles regularly and avoid stopping to carry out repairs on busy highways and bridges, warning that such actions could endanger passengers and other road users.

Motorists were also advised to exercise caution when their vehicles develop mechanical faults, particularly in locations where stopping could trigger secondary accidents.

The agency encouraged Lagos residents who require urgent assistance to contact its emergency hotlines on 767 or 112.

The incidents highlight the importance of vehicle maintenance, prompt emergency response and strict adherence to road and railway safety measures to prevent avoidable injuries and loss of life.

 

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Ebola Scare: NSCIA Directs Imams to Intensify Awareness in Friday Sermons

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Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede

Ebola Scare: NSCIA Directs Imams to Intensify Awareness in Friday Sermons

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged chief imams, Islamic scholars and Muslim organisations across Nigeria to intensify public awareness of Ebola virus disease (EVD) following the confirmation of a case in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The council called on religious leaders to use Friday sermons, mosque gatherings and community engagements to educate worshippers about the disease, its symptoms, preventive measures and the importance of seeking prompt medical attention.

The advisory, dated Wednesday, October 21, 2026, was signed by the NSCIA Secretary-General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, on behalf of the council, which is led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.

The council said religious institutions had an important role to play in preventing the spread of the infection by providing accurate information, encouraging early reporting of suspected cases and discouraging practices that could expose people to the virus.

It also urged state councils for Islamic affairs and Muslim organisations to mobilise their networks to ensure that public health information reaches communities across the country.

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The NSCIA warned that the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, responsible for the current outbreak, has no approved vaccine or specific curative treatment. However, it noted that early detection, prompt medical care and strict preventive measures could improve survival and help prevent further transmission.

The council advised Muslims who develop symptoms suggestive of Ebola to avoid congregational prayers and other public gatherings until they have received medical assessment.

It also cautioned against attempting to treat suspected cases at home or transporting potentially infected people without guidance from health authorities.

On burial practices, the NSCIA warned family members and ordinary burial attendants against washing or handling the bodies of suspected or confirmed Ebola victims. It said safe and dignified burials should be conducted by authorised health personnel in consultation with relevant Islamic authorities.

The council further encouraged regular handwashing, environmental cleanliness and avoidance of direct contact with the blood and other body fluids of people who may be infected.

It urged Nigerians to cooperate with contact-tracing teams and comply with official public health directives, while warning against rumours, unverified remedies and the stigmatisation of affected people and their families.

The NSCIA stressed that protecting human life and seeking medical care were consistent with Islamic teachings, urging religious leaders to communicate preventive advice responsibly without creating unnecessary panic.

The advisory followed the Federal Government’s confirmation on Tuesday, October 20, of an Ebola case in Abuja involving a woman who recently travelled to Nigeria after visiting Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said the patient was receiving medical care in isolation at a private hospital in the FCT.

Health authorities have identified 44 close contacts and commenced contact tracing to determine who may have been exposed to the infection. The contacts include healthcare workers, patients, caregivers and people linked to the patient’s travels.

The government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other relevant agencies, has intensified surveillance and infection-prevention measures to contain the disease.

The NSCIA urged Nigerians to remain calm, vigilant and guided by verified information as health authorities continue their response.

The council called on imams, Islamic scholars and Muslim organisations to circulate its advisory widely and work with public health officials to protect communities from further transmission.

 

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Jailbreak Saga: Guard Bagged 2.5 Years for Helping 10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole

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A former jail worker in New Orleans, Sterling Williams, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his role in a daring jailbreak that saw ten inmates escape through a hole behind a toilet.

 

The shocking incident, which occurred in May 2025, left authorities red-faced after the fleeing inmates left behind a mocking note that simply read: “Too Easy.”

 

According to reports, Williams, who was entrusted with supervising the facility, compromised security protocols to facilitate the escape. Investigators revealed that the inmates managed to breach the wall behind a toilet fixture, crawling to freedom through the opening.

 

The jailbreak sparked a massive manhunt across the city, though all ten inmates were eventually recaptured. Williams’ sentencing brings a close to a case that exposed significant security lapses within the Orleans Parish facility.

 

Prosecutors argued that Williams abused his position of trust, endangering public safety. The court agreed, handing down the 30-month sentence this week.

 

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office has since stated that stricter security measures and structural inspections have been implemented to prevent future breaches.

 

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