The Body of Benchers has sanctioned 17 lawyers over professional misconduct, with penalties ranging from two to five years’ suspension handed to the erring lawyers. The revelation was made at the Body of Benchers’ annual lecture and presentation of the report of the Disciplinary Committee for the year 2025, reports Channels TV. In attendance w...
•Body of Benchers The Body of Benchers has said many Nigerians view the country’s judiciary as lacking integrity, transparency, and accountability due to alleged corruption and bias affecting court decisions. Represented by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, at a valedictory court session organised by the Supreme Court in Abuja yesterday to honour...

