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...
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has described Walter Onnoghen, suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), as a “shameless judge” who has demonstrated that he is no longer fit to continue in office.
He said this when hundreds of supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari marched to the...
chief justice of nigeria (cjn)
governor of kaduna state
naija news
nasir el-rufai
nigerian political news 010219
president muhammadu buhari
walteronnoghen
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended Walter Onnoghen as chief justice of Nigeria (CJN).
He has sworn in Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, from Bauchi state, as the new CJN.
Mohammed is the next to Onnoghen in the order of seniority.
Buhari said the suspension was based on the order of Code of...
Buhari Not Aware of Allegations Against CJN, Onnoghen Until Saturday – Osinbajo By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has absolved his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari of pre-arranging the trial of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen before the Code of Conduct...
chief justice of nigeria
chief justice walteronnoghen
cjn
linda ikejis blog
naija news
nigerian political news
vanguard newspaper nigeria
walteronnoghen
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says President Muhammadu Buhari did not know about plan to arraign Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), until Saturday evening. Osinbajo said this on Wednesday while speaking at the third Online Publishers Association of Nigeria (OPAN) conference in...
The Federal Government has employed the services of a former Commissioner of Justice in Kano State, Alhaji Aliyu Umar, to head the team to prosecute the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, over his alleged refusal to declare his assets.
Read more at...
Ike Ekweremadu, deputy Senate President, has advised the federal government to withdraw the corruption charges against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Mr Onnoghen is scheduled for arraignment before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday, January 14, for allegedly omitting to...
The Code of Conduct Bureau has slammed corruption charges against the Chief Justice of Nigeria at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, court documents showed. Walter Onnoghen became the Chief Justice in March 2017, less than six months after the homes of several
Read more via Premium Times...
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Thursday admonished judges to be wary of the antics of politicians as Nigeria gradually stepped closer to the 2019 general elections. Speaking in Abuja while declaring open this year’s edition of the Annual Conference...
The Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Council, Walter Onnoghen, has confirmed that retired Justice Ayo Salami turned down offer as Chairperson of the Corruption and Financial Crimes Cases Trial Monitoring Committee.
Mr. Onnoghen’s spokesperson, Awassam Bassey, while...
ProfRem
Thread
chief justice of nigeria
justice salami
national judicial council
nigeria news
walteronnoghen
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, has revealed plans to create special courts solely for the purpose of hearing and speedily determining corruption and financial crime cases.
Onnoghen broke the news, while speaking at the opening of the 2017/2018 Legal Year and the...
ProfRem
Thread
anti corruption news
chief justice of nigeria
national judicial council
national judicial council of nigeria
nigeria news
walteronnoghen
The decision to recall the six judges that were suspended following raids on their houses last year by personnel of the Department of Security Service (DSS) was hinged on the lack of a case against them, the National Judicial Council (NJC) said yesterday.
The council announced the reinstatement...
ProfRem
Thread
attorney general of the federation
justice rita ofili-ajumogobia
national judicial council
nigeria news
walteronnoghen
Justice Walter Onnoghen has been sworn-in as the 17th substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Shortly after taking his oath of office, Onnoghen was also decorated by the Acting-President...
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen has vowed that it would be impossible for anybody to cow and pocket the judiciary under his watch.
In response to series of questions on the Senate’s concerns on judicial absurdities, particularly conflicting judgement, he said: ”Conflicting judgement...
ProfRem
Thread
chief justice
chief justice of nigeria
how i will run the judiciary – onnoghen
nigeria news
nigerianbulletin
senator david umaru
walteronnoghen
Presidency has congratulated the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen on his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
This is coming as the Nigerian Senate after screening, unanimously confirmed Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria on Wednesday, March 1.
Onnoghen was born on the...
Walter Onnoghen has been cleared to become the Chief Justice of Nigeria, The Nation reports.
He currently is in acting capacity and is waiting for President Muhammadu Buhari to nominate him for the position to the senate for confirmation.
His nomination had been delayed because he was being...
Justice Walter Onnoghen as ratified as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. This is following the retirement of Justice Mahmud Mohammed at the attainment of the mandatory 70 years’ retirement age.
Justice Walter becomes the first southerner to become CJ in 29 years...
Here are list of former Chief...
ProfRem
Thread
first acting chief justice
nigerianbulletin
see list of ex-nigeria's cjn
walteronnoghen
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Walter Onnoghen as the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The swearing in ceremony was conducted, Thursday, at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Mr. Onnoghen replaces Mahmud Mohammed whose tenure ended at midnight on Wednesday.
ProfRem
Thread
mahmud mohammed
muhammadu buhari
new chief justice of nigerian
onnoghen replaces mahmud mohammed
walteronnoghen
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.