Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed concerns over the reputation of the judiciary, noting that “some judges are giving the judiciary a bad name.” Her remarks came during a public discourse on “Ethics, Morality, and the…
Buhari asks Senate to confirm Justice Ariwoola as CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a request to the House of Senate to confirm the nomination of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The request was contained in a letter dated 25th July 2022, and read…
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2023 Presidency: Ex-senators, others storm Alaafin, Olubadan’s palaces for Tinubu (Sun) A subtle campaign for the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to become president in 2023 began in…
Senate confirms Justice Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN
The Senate has reportedly confirmed the nomination of Justice Tanko Mohammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan announced the confirmation on Wednesday at the plenary few minutes after Mohammad was screened…
NJC holds emergency meeting over Onnoghen (DailyTrust)
The National Judicial Council (NJC) will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow over the suspension of embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, Daily Trust learnt yesterday. The Senate, which had adjourned plenary till February 19, to allow legislators…
Onnoghen: Peter Obi condemns intimidation of judiciary, says it could lead to anarchy
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has decried what he tagged “Intimidation of the Judiciary”, and asking: “Where is Due Process?” Recalling that he was a major beneficiary of the rule of law/due process, he…
CCT schedules Monday for arraignment of CJN over non assets declaration (DailyTrust)
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has confirmed that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Samuel Onnoghen would be arraigned before it on Monday for alleged non declaration of assets. The Head of Press and Public Relations Unit of…
Justice Kutigi for burial today
The family of Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi (GCON), has announced the burial arrangements for the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria. According to a statement from the family by Mrs. Binta Aliyu, the body of the late jurist is scheduled…
How lawyers forged court judgments to become SAN – CJN
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen has disclosed how some desperate lawyers forged court judgments to meet up with the qualification for the award of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Although Justice Onnoghen did not…