The Tide reports that Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been inaugurated as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association and used her inaugural address to pledge a united, inclusive and bolder Bar. According to the report, she said the association should respond more effectively to challenges facing Nigeria’s legal profession, emphasizing cohesion within the Bar after taking the oath of office.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gboko Branch, has called on lawyers to fulfill their responsibilities by actively seeking practical legal solutions to Nigeria's ongoing challenges. This appeal was made during the 2026 Law Week, where the chairman, Felix Zahemen, emphasized the importance of addressing the country's persistent issues through legal means.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has widened her lead over rivals Akangbe and Akinboro in the Nigerian Bar Association presidential election, according to the African Examiner. Results tallied by the association's Electoral Committee as of 7:30 p.m. Saturday show her moving closer to becoming the NBA's first elected female president. She is contesting to succeed the current NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN).

The Nigerian Legal Society (NLS) has stated that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) can no longer appeal a court judgment approving the Blue Silks rank, an alternative to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) title for non-litigation lawyers. According to the Daily Post, the NLS insists the window for the NBA to challenge the ruling has elapsed. The NBA had previously opposed the introduction of the Blue Silks rank, which was created to recognise legal practitioners outside courtroom litigation.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has stated that individuals involved in political violence in Osun State will be held accountable, asserting that "nobody will commit a crime and go scot-free." Disu made these remarks during a visit to Osogbo, where he met with stakeholders ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial elections.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has expressed concern over the increasing number of police officers killed in the line of duty, highlighting the ongoing insecurity challenges in Nigeria. He made these remarks during the inauguration of a new Forensic and Investigation Centre. Disu emphasized that the police force continues to suffer personnel losses as they combat rising violence.