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Juctice John Tsoho’s name not missing as NJC council member

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2019 0

The name of Justice John Tsoho, the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court is not missing as a member of the National Judicial Council (NJC). This development is contained in the updated list on the NJC website. A visit to the website; https://njc.gov.ng/current-council-members by our

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Judiciary saves Nigeria from total collapse, says CJN

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2018 0

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, has said that the judiciary saved Nigeria from collapse through timely resolution of disputes capable of destroying the country. The CJN, who disclosed this on Tuesday at a workshop for judges in Abuja, also urged judicial officers to encourage the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) […]

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Supreme Court introduces electronic legal mail

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2018 0

… Phase out manual court process filing July 16, 2018 The Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen said on Friday that the Supreme Court will in July this year phase out manual forms of serving court processes in all matters before it. Justice Onnoghen disclosed this in Abuja at formal presentation of the ‘Newly […]

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Anambra: You may go to jail, CJN warns commentators

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2018 0

. Ask judges to invoke power of contempt to deal with defaulters .INEC, others know fate over Anambra Central senatorial rerun tomorrow The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, has advised against unguarded comments on matters before courts of law, especially the pending dispute over Anambra Central Senatorial rerun, saying prejudice is contemptuous

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CJN warns lawyers over “unguarded comments” on live cases

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2018 0

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has warned lawyers and other members of the public against making “unguarded comments” on live cases still pending before various courts. Justice Onnoghen, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant (Media), Mr. Awassam Bassey, specifically expressed concern about comments in the media concerning the ongoing legal

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NJC okays elevation of 14 new judges to Appeal Court

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2017 0

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 […]

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CJN assures Nigerians of better ,vibrant judiciary

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

* As ex-NJC Secretary, Halilu calls for inclusion of lower courts in ongoing reforms The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has assured that Nigerians will soon appreciate the roles of judiciary as the reform put in place beginning to yield positives results. He said that Nigerians and others who make use of […]

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Judges elevation to Appeal Court not lopsided, says CJN Onnoghen

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2017 0

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has said that the ongoing exercise to elevate certain judges of the High Court to the Court of Appeal is not lopsided or tilted in favour of any particular geo-political zone of the country. The CJN added that the criteria for the selection of judges is […]

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CJN kicks against nepotism, tribalism, favouritism in judiciary

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2017 0

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, has warned that the judiciary would not tolerate any act of nepotism, tribalism, favouritism etc from court administrators across the country. Justice Onnoghen said that “court administrator who are susceptible to bribery in any form or other negative vices is unworthy of his or her office” […]

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S’Court to Hembe: You remain sacked, directs Dogara to obey verdict

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2017 0

*Orders Dogara to obey judgment …says Hembe an impostor The Supreme Court on Wednesday restated its earlier decision sacking a member of the Federal House Representatives Hon. Herman Hembe representing Vandikya/ Konshisha Federal constituency of Benue State from the House. Apex Court also ordered the Speaker of House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogora, to […]

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Osinbajo to Onnoghen: Restore Nigerians confidence in the judiciary

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2017 0

Justice Walter Onnoghen, yesterday took oath as the Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, with a mandate to work hard and restore the confidence of Nigerians in the nation’s judicial system. Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo gave the mandate while swearing in the latest Chief Justice of Nigeria at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]

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Osinbajo swears in Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2017 0

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Tuesday, swears in Justice Walter Onnoghen as the 17th substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) 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 with the national honour of the Grand Commander of […]

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CJN: Onnoghen to be sworn-in today

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2017 0

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will today swear in Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Presidency sources disclosed yesterday that the inauguration would take place inside the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Justice Onnoghen’s nomination was last week confirmed by the Senate. President Muhammadu Buhari, who is on […]

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“There is corruption in the Judiciary” – New Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Onnoghen

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2017 0

Justice Walter Onnoghen, the newly confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria agreed that there is corruption in the Judiciary. Justice Onnoghen admitted this during his confirmation hearing at the floor of the Senate yesterday, when the Senate Majority Leader, Ahmed Lawan asked how he intends to fast-track corruption cases in Nigerian courts and address the issue […]

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CJN: Senate set to screen, confirm Justice Walter Onnoghen

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2017 0

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has announced that the upper chamber will screen the Acting Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Wednesday, March 1. Senator Saraki made the announcement at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday morning. Acting President, Yemi Oshinbajo, had sent the name of Justice Onnoghen to the senate for confirmation […]

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Buhari slow in handling Nigeria’s affairs – Falana

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2017 0

Human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has lamented that President Muhammadu Buhari was slow in handling Nigeria’s affairs. Speaking on the status of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, whose acting tenure expires in less than two weeks, Falana described the situation as worrisome. “The Buhari administration claims the delay is occasioned […]

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Ag CJN: ‘Buhari Setting Dangerous Precedent’

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2017 0

Two weeks to the expiration of the three months allowed to serve in acting capacity as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), legal luminary, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has condemned the non-transmission of the name of Justice Walter Onnoghen, 66, to the Senate for confirmation as substantive CJN. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had […]

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Buhari swears in Onnoghen as acting CJN

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2016 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated Justice Walter Onnoghen as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. The inauguration took place today at about 2.18pm inside the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. This is following the retirement of Justice Mahmud Mohammed at the attainment of the mandatory 70 years’ retirement age. […]