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  1. CJN Ariwoola to Swear In 12 Judges, Including High-Profile Family Members, for FCT High Court

    Nigeria CJN Ariwoola to Swear In 12 Judges, Including High-Profile Family Members, for FCT High Court

    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...
  2. Senate Passes Bill to Increase Judicial Pay: CJN to Earn N64 Million Annually

    Nigeria Senate Passes Bill to Increase Judicial Pay: CJN to Earn N64 Million Annually

    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...
  3. Nigerians Critique Senate's Swift Approval of Judicial Pay Rise Bill

    Nigeria Nigerians Critique Senate's Swift Approval of Judicial Pay Rise Bill

    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...
  4. Nigeria's CJN Defends Judiciary Against Bias Claims in Electoral Rulings

    Nigeria Nigeria's CJN Defends Judiciary Against Bias Claims in Electoral Rulings

    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...
  5. Chief Justice Ariwoola to Swear in 58 New Senior Advocates in Supreme Court Gala

    Nigeria Chief Justice Ariwoola to Swear in 58 New Senior Advocates in Supreme Court Gala

    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. In...
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    Metro Olukayode Ariowoola: 9 key things to know about the new acting CJN - The Witness

    https://witnessngr.com/olukayode-ariowoola-9-key-things-to-know-about-the-new-acting-cjn/
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    Metro BREAKING: Justice Tanko Muhammad Resigns As CJN - Channels TV

    https://www.channelstv.com/2022/06/27/breaking-justice-tanko-muhammed-resigns-as-cjn/
  8. Nigeria News

    Politics BREAKING: Supreme court dismisses Atiku’s petition against Buhari’s election - Daily Post

    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...
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    Politics Termites ate my school certificate — CJN Tanko - Linda Ikejis Blog

    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...
  10. Nigeria Political News

    Politics BREAKING: Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammad as Chief Justice of Nigeria – Daily Post Nigeria

    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...
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    Metro TRENDING VIDEO: ‘I can’t drive a plane’ — CJN errs while responding to question at senate – TheCable

    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...
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    Politics TRENDING VIDEO: ‘I can’t drive a plane’ — CJN errs while responding to question at senate – TheCable

    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...
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    Metro JUST IN: NJC removes Onnoghen, names Tanko as acting chair- DAILY TRUST

    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 READ MORE
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    Metro Onnoghen: 25 lawyers discontinue suit against Buhari, Ag CJN - VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

    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. READ MORE
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    Metro Onnoghen’s Lawyer Confirms Ex-CJN’s Resignation, Reveals Why He Took Decision – Tori News

    Justice Walter Onnoghen has bowed out of the judiciary after several years of a meritorious service which ended in controversies of alleged fraud. Read more via Tori News – http://bit.ly/2WPGrfv Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    Metro Walter Onnoghen Resigns As The Chief Justice Of Nigeria With Immediate Effect - THE CABLE

    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...
  17. Nigeria Political News

    Politics Malami asks INEC to postpone elections in Zamfara – TheCable

    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...
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    Politics Onnoghen absent as CCT adjourns his trial till Feb 13 - The Cable

    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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    Metro Court of Appeal dismisses motion filed by Onnoghen, says he must face trial -VANGUARD NEWS

    The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, seeking stay of execution on his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The court in its ruling Wednesday morning, said the charges against Onnoghen are...
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    Politics Police seal off CJN Onnoghen’s office, eject administrative staff - punch newspaper

    The police have early Monday sealed off the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, who was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari, last Friday, sources at the Supreme Court have informed The PUNCH. Read more
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