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  "id": 13997634,
  "title": "CJN swears-in 68 new SANs (Full list)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/cjn-swears-in-68-new-sans-full-list",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:11:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/cjn-swears-in-68-new-sans-full-list/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, administered oaths to 68 legal practitioners, elevating them to the rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs). This ceremony took place as part of the formalities for the 2026/2027 Legal Year, with the selection approved by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee during its 174th plenary session in Abuja the previous month. Among the 67 advocates honored, Professor Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri was the sole academic recipient. The new SANs were named in order of their seniority at the Bar. The list includes a diverse array of legal professionals, with the shortest seniority seen at just number 67. The Chief Justice's act underscores the commitment to recognizing and fostering excellence within the Nigerian legal profession.",
  "summary": "The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on Monday, swore in 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advicates… The post CJN swears-in 68 new SANs (Full list) appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria .",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/full-list-names-of-68-new-sans-sworn-in-by-cjn",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:02:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Names of 68 newly sworn in SANs [FULL LIST]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/names-of-68-newly-sworn-in-sans-full-list",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:47:31.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/council-of-governors-elections-full-list-of-newly-elected-executive",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:24:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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