Kano State’s Judicial Service Commission has disciplined eight judiciary staff members, including judges and registrars, for alleged misconduct, including unauthorized releases and falsified records. The sanctions, aimed at restoring judicial integrity, emphasize strict adherence to legal...
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun defends the Nigerian judiciary's integrity, stating most judges are hardworking and morally upright. At an event hosted by MICA, she acknowledged a minority tarnishing the judiciary's reputation and emphasized the need for legal practitioners to balance law...
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, will inaugurate 12 new judges for the FCT High Court on July 10, 2024. Notable appointees include his daughter-in-law, Ariwoola Oluwakemi Victoria, and Wike’s daughter, Lesley Nkesi Belema Wike. This significant judicial ceremony emphasizes...
The Senate passed a bill to increase the salaries of Nigerian judicial officers. If approved, the Chief Justice of Nigeria would earn N64 million annually. President Tinubu advocated for the bill, emphasizing its importance in enhancing the judiciary's welfare and independence.
The Nigerian...
The Senate passed a bill to increase salaries, allowances, and benefits for judicial officers in Nigeria. The bill aims to address the remuneration disparity and enhance the welfare of the judiciary. Key provisions include salary increments for Chief Justice of Nigeria and Supreme Court...
At the opening of the special session for the 2023/2024 legal year, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to resisting influence from public sentiments, often labeled as the 'mob.'
The CJN addresses concerns about bias in recent...
On Monday, November 27, 2023, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola will preside over the swearing-in of 58 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the main courtroom of the Supreme Court. This ceremony is a significant highlight of the upcoming 2023/2024 legal year.
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The Supreme Court, Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar challenging the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari as winner of the February 23, presidential election for lack of merit.
The Chief Justice of...
An affidavit which Tanko Muhammad, the new Chief Justice of Nigeria submitted to the Senate last week ahead of his confirmation as the head of the Supreme Court, revealed claims of termites destroying his primary school certificate.
He alleged that his documents were destroyed beyond recovery...
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Mohammad Tanko as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. Mohammad, who was sworn in on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, became the 18th CJN. Mohammed, who took over from the immediate past CJN, Walter Onnoghen, was earlier...
The social media is abuzz as a result of Ibrahim Muhammad’s, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), screening at the senate on Thursday. The CJN, who was appointed in acting capacity in January, was confirmed on Thursday. While responding to a question asked by Eyinnaya Abaribe, a Peoples Democratic...
The social media is abuzz as a result of Ibrahim Muhammad’s, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), screening at the senate on Thursday. The CJN, who was appointed in acting capacity in January, was confirmed on Thursday. While responding to a question asked by Eyinnaya Abaribe, a Peoples Democratic...
The National Judicial Council, NJC has removed Justice Walter Onnoghen’s name from the Council’s members’ list and named the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, as the acting chairman
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Twenty-five lawyers have approached a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, asking it to terminate further hearing on suit challenging what they termed as illegal suspension of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Justice Walter Onnoghen has bowed out of the judiciary after several years of a meritorious service which ended in controversies of alleged fraud.
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Walter Onnoghen has resigned as the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) with immediate effect, TheCable can report.
He turned in his resignation letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday evening, a day after the National Judicial Council (NJC) recommended that he be compulsorily retired for...
Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone elections in Zamfara state because of litigation. In a letter dated February 13, 2019, Malami said he was acting based on a petition from a law firm claiming that...
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has adjourned the case against Walter Onnoghen, suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), till February 13.
The adjournment was sequel to the application of Adeboyega Awomolo, counsel to Onnoghen. The ex-CJN was absent at the tribunal like he was on previous...
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