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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 Abuja on Wednesday. NJC forwarded its resolution at the meeting to the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo who had submitted Onnoghen’s name for confirmation. The... Read More

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March 29, 2014

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Opinion: Matters arising from the suspension of Rivers Chief Judge

by Ogbu Blessing Ekpere The perception of the public will remain, until the contrary is proved, that the Honourable Chief Judge is been punished for accepting Governor Amaechi’s offer of appointment to serve as the Chief Judge of Rivers State. The terminus a quo for this analysis is to examine the role of the NJC... Read More

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