Misconduct: NJC stops elevation of two judges, sets up eight panels to probe others
The National Judicial Council (NJC) headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has stopped elevation of…
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NJC okays FCT Minister’s wife, Justice Wike, 21 others for appointment as Appeal Court justices
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of 22 new Justices to the Court of Appeal. That was…
Plan to increase number of Appeal Court justices from 90 to 150 gets underway
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through second reading a bill to amend the Court of Appeal Act to…
Kayode Ajulo firm disowns police petition on assault of Nigerians seeking justice for Mohbad
A law firm, Kayode Ajulo (SAN) & Co. Castle Of Law, has disowned a petition purportedly filed before the Ondo…
Governor Alia donates six SUVs to Benue state judiciary
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Monday presented six Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to the state judiciary. Presenting the…
SERAP kicks against cybersecurity levy, gives Tinubu 48 hours to direct withdrawal
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his “good offices to immediately direct…
Olumide Akpata attacks Obaseki after swearing in five high court judges
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has attacked Governor Godwin Obaseki for swearing in…
Ogun: Chief Judge grants amnesty to three Ilaro prison inmates
The Ogun State Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has granted amnesty to three prison inmates. The affected inmates are Joseph…
Judicial Reform: NBA seeks amendment to NJC composition
●Demands appointment of court administrators The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has recommended a rejig of the composition of the National…
Ben Uruchi Odoh emerges chairman of Body of State Attorneys-General
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ebonyi State, Dr. Ben Uruchi Odoh, has emerged the chairman of Body…