By Andrew Orolua The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has expressed happiness with the Constitutional Court of South Africa for fearless adjudication, judicial independence and unwavering fidelity to constitutional values. Speaking in Johannesburg, South Africa on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the South African Constitutional Court, Justice Kekere-Ekun said the […]
By Andrew Orolua Citing the intervention of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, workers of the Supreme Court of Nigeria have pulled out of the June 2 industrial strike called by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria JUSUN. The workers of the apex court said that they opted to decline participation in […]
By Andrew Orolua The Chief Justice of Nigeria CNJ, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has cautioned the Nigerian Bar Association NBA, against submitting frivolous petitions against judges. The CJN noted that many petitions accusing judges of corruption are often frivolous, baseless, and lacking in substance. The CJN’s assertions were conveyed in a statement by the Senior Special […]
By Andrew Orolua The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on Monday lamented the incessant deaths and injuries in the Nigeria’s electricity sector stating that the judiciary will henceforth intervene to curb the ugly trend. Justice Kekere-Ekun recalled that in 2024 alone, 112 electricity-related deaths involving Nigerians were recorded along with 95 others […]
By Andrew Orolua The Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on Wednesday charged the Body of Benchers to halt the downturn in the ethical standards of the legal profession in Nigeria. She gave the task as the chairperson of the inaugural edition of the Body of Benchers annual lecture and the public presentation […]
By Andrew Orolua The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday granted the request of the Federal Government and former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Samuel Nkanu Walter Onnoghen, to settle out of court an appeal challenging his removal as CJN in 2019. The decision of the court followed information to the effect that […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA A panel of stakeholders comprising Senior Advocates of Nigeria and notable activists on Tuesday in Abuja, charged the incoming Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-ekun, to be prepared to sanitize the judiciary in order to restore public confidence in the arm of government. The panelists at a roundtable discussion lamented […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, will today (Tuesday, 20th August 2024), at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, resume his legal battle against the judgment of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, that ordered his removal from office in 2019. The suit was filed at the Court of […]
…Says offending orders emanating from courts of coordinate jurisdictions make mockery of the judicial system BY ANDREW OROLUA The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola said on Wednesday that erring justices and judges that have treated the country to an unpalatable cocktail of misleading and conflicting judgments as well as frivolous interlocutory orders […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has urged court administrators to ensure they always develop strategic plans that would align with institutional objectives in the course of their duties. Justice Ariwoola gave the charge at the opening of a hybrid national workshop on court management and administration. The workshop […]
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of the Kano State High Court have been summoned by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, due to contradicting interim injunctions concerning the Kano Emirate, which is creating uncertainty in the state. The authority of the 15th Emir of Kano, […]
By Haruna Salami The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Olukayode Ariwoola has said Nigerians will continue to suffer from the nation’s judiciary system until salaries, allowances and official benefits of judges are increased. The Chief Justice stated this on Monday at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Judiciary Human Rights and Legal […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to remain unaffected by the influence of public sentiment in their rulings. During the commencement of the special session for the 2023/2024 legal year and the induction of 58 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria, the CJN emphasized the importance of […]
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Olukayode Ariwoola Junior, son of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola for appointment as a Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria. Naija News understands Ariwoola Jr was recommended for the Federal High Court bench alongside 22 others who passed the recent screening and interview […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA Amidst embarrassment, a lawyer and TV analyst, Dr Sam Amadi who posted the picture of the Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Olukayode Ariwoola on wheelchair at airport has tendered his apology. The picture of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, he posted on Thursday has been generating mixed reactions. Online media […]
By Andrew Orolua Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday, warned that the times we are in, are quite perilous and that all hands must be on deck to make the best of the unpleasant situation. He said:”Nigeria is a project in our hands that must be collectively nurtured to prosperity and Eldorado. […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has assured that the judiciary under his watch will “always uphold the rule of law and supremacy of the constitution.” The CJN also assured the judiciary will ensure “strict adherence to all binding court orders”. He gave the assurance on Friday during the commissioning of the […]
By Andrew Orolua Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has warned 307 members of 2023 Election Petition Tribunals to shun corruption and follow the path of Justice in adjudicating election petitions that will be brought before them next year. Justice Ariwoola issued the warning on Monday while administering oaths on 307 Judges, judicial […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has admonished politicians to allow the judiciary to perform its function without distractions. A statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan, by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, quotes Ariwoola has saying this on Saturday at a reception organised […]
By Haruna Salami The Senate has screened and confirmed the nomination of Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. This followed a motion to that effect moved by Senator Gobir, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Senate Leader. In his response to questions during the screening, Justice Ariwoola urged the National Assembly to […]