By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations that constructing homes for judges in Abuja serves a political agenda. Speaking during a media chat, Wike clarified that the housing project, approved in the 2024 budget, aligns with welfare policies initiated by President Bola Tinubu to promote judicial independence. Wike […]
BY ORIAKU IJELE These are not great times for the judiciary, especially the arm in Plateau state, where insulations are rife that judges handling electoral petitions have pocketed over $5m to rule in favour of one of the contending candidates in a petition, following the outcome of the March 2023 guber polls. The wild allegations […]
By Andrew Orolua Attempts to settle out of court a suit instituted against the National Assembly, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the National Judicial Council (NJC) seeking a general review of wages for the Nigerian Judges has collapsed. The suit filed by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Sebastine Hon, could not […]
As the constitution review process kicks off, members of the House of Representatives have just voted 276 to empower judges to conduct court proceedings through virtual means over the internet. Clause 23 is on a “Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to allow […]
Two Sharia court judges from Zamfara State have been reportedly kidnapped while returning from a trip to the Niger Republic on Friday, an official has confirmed. The judges, Sabiu Abdullahi and Shafi’i Jangebe, were abducted on their way back to Zamfara after a trip to Niger Republic for a programme. READ ALSO: Police kill notorious […]
Lagos State governor, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday swore in eight new judges in the state, saying that COVID-19 pandemic should not slow the pace of administration of justice. The eight judges took the oath before the Governor and members of the state’s cabinet at a ceremony held in the Executive Council chamber of the […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has congratulated all women, especially judges and female lawyers who have contributed in taking the profession to greater heights. NBA President, Paul Usoro (SAN) in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, stated that the celebration of the International Women’s Day is dedicated, amongst others to the female colleagues […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the country is sliding because judges are afraid to function in line with their oath of office. Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by the National Association of Women Judges, South-South chapter on Tuesday, Governor Wike stressed that judges must always uphold the law. He said: “The […]
The appointments of 33 heads of courts (judges) in 11 states of the federation has bee approved by the National Judicial Council The National Judicial Council on Thursday okayed (6) Heads of Court, and (26) Twenty-six Judicial Officers for State High Courts and one (1) Kadi, Sharia Court of Appeal etc in a list sent […]
Osun state Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has said that his administration will continue to provide an enabling environment for the three arms of government to operate and function efficiently, effectively and productively. The governor made this known at the weekend when he swore in four new justices of the state high court at the Multi-purpose Hall, […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen on Friday urged judges in the country not to allow themselves to be used as tools by politicians to achieve their selfish ends. Onnoghen sounded the warning while swearing in 12 new Justices of the Court of Appeal (JCAs) in Abuja. He said as judicial officers, […]
Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has said that the state government is committed to the welfare of magistrates and judges in the state. Bello, who was represented by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Nasara Danmallam, stated this on Friday at the maiden Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Niger State Chapter Annual […]
Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday swore-in three new Judges of the State High Court, with a charge on them to be fearless in the discharge of their duties and to always allow professional ethics to govern their acts and utterances within and outside the court. The new judges are Justice Sururat Soladoye; Justice […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, has disclosed that the National Judicial Council (NJC) has approved the elevation of 14 judges to the Court of Appeal to fill in vacancies that had existed and help to reduce the work load for the justices of the appellate court. The CJN added that he […]
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has said it is not against the judiciary and the legal profession but furious over a few judges and lawyers who are sabotaging the efforts of the Federal Government in winning the anti- corruption fight . A member of the committee , Prof . Femi Odekunle, disclosed this […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday challenged judges in the country to strive to meet public expectations on justice delivery and justify the increase public fundings. He said that “for the judiciary, the public expects fairness, impartiality and speed in the administration of justice.” Buhari spoke in Abuja while declaring open the 2017 All Nigeria Judges’ […]
As Edo State judicial workers mark 2017/2018 legal year, the chief judge, members of the bar and other judiciary workers agitate for a better working environment,Titus Akhigbe write Few weeks ago, Edo State judiciary commenced a new legal year with great expectations from both the bar and the bench. At a ceremony to mark the […]
The Chief Judge of the federal high court, Justice Ibrahim Auta on Tuesday charged judges of the court to be courageous in carrying out their judicial functions despite attacks from some quarters. Justice Auta said the moment the independence of the judiciary is taken away, then the fabric of the society is destroyed. The CJ […]
Bello said this at his office in Abuja while signing the new Practice Direction for Enforcement of Judgments and Orders of Magistrates and Judges in the FCT. The Chief Judge said with the new practice direction, for the execution of a judgment or an order of court to be stopped, there must be an express […]