Tag: Chief Justice of Nigeria

‘If You Truly Want The Poor To Breathe, Kill Corruption Not Nigerians’ – Tunde Bakare Tells Tinubu; All Petitions Against Tinubu’s Election ‘Terribly Hopeless’ – APC National Secretary | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

‘If You Truly Want The Poor To Breathe, Kill Corruption Not Nigerians’ - Tunde Bakare Tells Tinubu All Petitions Against Tinubu's Election ‘Terribly Hopeless’ - APC National Secretary NJC Denies…

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FCT Residents Seek Court Intervention to Halt Tinubu’s Inauguration and Prolong Buhari’s Term

Five Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have taken legal action against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) regarding the inauguration of…

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All you need to know about acting CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola

Following the sudden resignation of Justice Ibrahim Tanko on health grounds, President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Olukayade Ariwoola as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Ariwoola…

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Just In: Buhari suspends Onnoghen, swears in Tanko Mohammed as Acting CJN [PHOTOS]

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as the new Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, following the suspension of the current Chief Justice, Walter Nkanu Onnoghen pending the completion…

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UPDATE: Onnoghen’s arraignment adjourned, as 100 lawyers defend CJN at tribunal

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has adjourned the arraignment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on the alleged false and non-assets declaration to January 22, following an argument…

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The Big 5: CJN says attackers of Rivers High Court must not go scot-free, Security tightened at the Senate ahead of Omo-Agege’s resumption and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today:   The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, has warned that the attackers of the Port Harcourt Division of…

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Your SAN title can be withdrawn if abused | CJN tells Osinbajo, Keyamo, others

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen has sworn-in 29 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria. The new SANs were sworn-in at the Special Court of the Supreme Court in Abuja on Monday.…

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I am open for investigation, I have nothing to hide – CJN

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Wednesday said he has not been invited for any investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A list of high-profile…

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Corruption: Nigerians should stop judging the judiciary – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has urged Nigerians to stop judging the performance of the judiciary in the ongoing anti-corruption fight. He spoke with State House…

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Osinbajo to inaugurate Onnoghen as 17th CJN on Tuesday

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will inaugurate Justice Walter Onnoghen as the 17th Chief Justice of Nigeria on Tuesday. The National Assembly had confirmed Onnoghen as Chief Justice of…

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Analysis: Delaying Onnoghen’s nomination as Chief Justice has cost President Buhari a lot

by Mark Amaza Yesterday, Justice Walter Onnoghen was finally confirmed as the Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Senate, ending months of suspense and controversy of Justice Onnoghen not being…

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BREAKING: Senate confirms Onnoghen as Chief Justice

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Onnoghen was earlier screened by the lawmakers before he was confirmed. Senate President…

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BREAKING: Senate to screen Onnoghen as CJN on Wednesday

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has said it will hold a confirmation hearing for Walter Onnoghen as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Wednesday. Senate President Bukola Saraki made…

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Just In: NJC extends Onnoghen’s tenure as acting Chief Justice

The National Judicial Council on Wednesday extended the acting tenure of Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria. The NJC made the decision at an emergency meeting it held in…

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Don’t issue ultimatum to Pres. Buhari, Acting CJN Onnoghen tells Nigerians

Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen has pleaded with Nigerians not to issue an ultimatum to President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm him as substantive Chief Justice of the country.…

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Acting CJN to swear-in two Supreme Court justices on Monday

The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria,Walter Onnoghen on Monday will swear in two new justices of the Supreme Court. According to a statement by the National Judicial Commission, NJC’s Acting…

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Decision to suspend arrested judges made after talks with AGF – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed on Monday said the decision to suspend arrested judges was because of communications received from the office of the attorney-general of the federation. Mohammed…

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Call for the suspension of arrested judges unnecessary, hasty – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed on Saturday described as unnecessary and hasty calls by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) that the National Judicial Council (NJC) suspends judges…

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RE: Justice Inyang Okoro’s letter| His Lordship has shot himself in the foot

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba So politicians walked into His Lordship's home, offered him a bribe to secure his assistance to influence a decision that might be assigned to him and…

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No more ‘soft landing’ for corrupt individuals – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed has said that cases of corruption against high-profile individuals would no longer be dismissed without trial. Justice Mahmud said this at the opening…

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Judge who petitioned Aregbesola, queried by Chief Justice of Nigeria

Ever since her impeachment petition against Rauf Aregbesola, Osun state governor- the professional and personal life of Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, has been under the spotlight. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice…

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Too many fake lawyers are undermining the profession, CJN laments

by Ranti Joseph The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Mahmud Mohammed has expressed worries over the rising number of fake lawyers in the country. Mohammed who stated this during…

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Justice for sale in Nigeria

by Olusegun Adeniyi On June 14, 1993, two days after that memorable presidential election between the late Bashorun M.K.O Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Alhaji Bashir Tofa…

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Corruption: EFCC to prosecute 7 Judges after NJC enquiry

by Oke Efagene The Supreme Court is set to meet on the cases of 23 judges who are being investigated over large scale corruption, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

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“Blame the attorney general for delay in high profile cases” – Chief Justice of Nigeria

by Akan Ido Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has blamed the office of the Attorney General of Nigeria (AGF) for the delay in the dispensation of…

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Opinion: Task before Justice Mukthar

by Jide Ojo Hearty congratulations to the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Aloma Mariam Mukthar, who was sworn in as the 13th CJN on Monday, July 16, 2012.…

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President Jonathan nominates first female Chief Justice

by Isi Esene The Nigerian judiciary might get a female substantive head faster than imagined. President Goodluck Jonathan has formerly nominated Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar as the New Chief Justice…

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