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CJN Warns New Judges: Your decisions will shape Nigeria’s economy
Those sworn in include Sulaiman Amida Hassan, Muhammad Bara’u Saidu, Igboko Chinelo Conchita Onuegbu, Onuegbu Chioma Angela, Galumje Edingah, Ibrahim
Building homes for Judges Is welfare support, not bribery – Wike
He blamed earlier delays on heavy rainfall last year but assured that the projects are now near completion and will…
“Our lives at risk,” Taraba CJ cries out over withdrawal of police from Judges
He noted that the work of the court was deeply connected with the work of the police, adding that Judiciary…
NJC sacks 10 judges over age falsification, bars others for misconduct
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed 10 judges in Imo State from service over falsification of age and unethical…
Indonesian Govt. detains 3 judges on suspicion of bribery
The judges Agam Syarif Baharuddin, Ali Muhtarom, and Djuyamto were detained late Sunday on suspicion of accepting bribes in exchange…
Okpebholo ends exclusion: Three judges finally sworn in
Addressing the ceremony, Okpebholo recounted his pledge during his inauguration to address the exclusion and expressed satisfaction in correcting the…
Judges urged to stop granting frivolous restraining orders against EFCC, others
This call was made in Abuja on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in a Communique issued at the end of the…
Sanwo-Olu swears in 13 new judges for State High Courts
Sanwo-Olu said the swearing-in of the new judges "serves as a powerful reminder of the pivotal role our judiciary plays…
Nigerian judiciary good, judges competent – Kanu Agabi
On his part, the former National Chairman of PDP, Mr Uche Secondus, speaking for the political class, said there was…
15 High Court Judges in trouble, to face probe panels over gross misconduct
The probe panels are to determine the culpability of the Judges in the various petitions filed against them by individuals…
Sanwo-Olu swears in 14 new Judges
Governor Sanwo-Olu told the new Judges that all eyes would be on them to dispense justice speedily, yet fairly and…
Onnoghen: Buhari must extend probe to other judges – SANs
Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, under the aegis of Justice Reform Project, JRP, on Tuesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari…
NJC recommends dismissal of two judges
The National Judicial Council on Thursday recommended the dismissal from office, of Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court and…
Ambode moves to increase number of High Court judges to 120
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said a bill has also been sent to the State House of Assembly,…
Tambuwal swears-in four new judges
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Wednesday swore-in four new judges that will serve in the state High Court and the…
Avoid Granting Frivolous Injunctions, Okowa charges newly appointed judges
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has charged judges to avoid granting frivolous injunctions and frequent adjournment of cases,
CJN Onnoghen tasks judges on need to sustain public confidence in judiciary
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen on Tuesday in Abuja, implored judges and judicial officers to sustain the…
Governor Wike berates Federal Government for clamping down on judges
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Federal Government's clampdown on judges was aimed at weakening the…
Work To Enhance Confidence In Legal System, Ambode Tells Judges, Lawyers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged judges and lawyers to embrace transparency and accountability in the administration…
We’ll Continue To Prioritise Welfare Of Judges – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said his administration will continue to give utmost priority to the welfare of…
Exposed! EFCC Witness Names Bribe-Taking Judges
Mr Daniel Danladi, a detective with the Special Task Force of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday…
Imo CJ Calls For Appointment Of More Judges
Imo Chief Judge, Justice Paschal Nnadi, has called for the appointment of more judges and magistrates into the state judiciary…
Audience, judges to pick new Miss Nigeria
With a day to the grand finale of the 40th Miss Nigeria contest, the organisers have automated the voting process…
NJC recommends dismissal of 2 corrrupt judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the dismissal of Justice Ugbo Ononogbo of the Abia State High Court of…
Corrupt judges are a disgrace to Africa – NGO
A non-government organisation has described the recent events unfolding around issues of alleged corruption of Nigeria judges as a huge…
Senate to probe judges’ arrest
The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committee on Judiciary , Human Rights and Legal Matters to investigate the purported arrest…
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How judges frustrate fight against corruption- Report
Several instances of how the nation’s judges frustrate the fight against corruption have been highlighted by the Civil Society Network…
Lawyer sues Buhari, others N50bn over judges arrest
A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje, has filed a N50bn suit against President Muhammadu Buhari, the Department of State Services…
EFCC probes 8 judges, 2 court registrars for corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is currently investigating eight judges and two court registrars for corruption.…
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Corrupt judge prostrates, begs DSS boss after seeing proof of N500m bribe
One of the seven judges arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS, has admitted that he took bribes running…