Tag: NJC

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Bernard DayoMarch 20, 2019

The Late 5: Agbaje denies dumping PDP; I’ll reclaim my mandate, Atiku vows | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari declines assent to five bills  President Muhammadu Buhari has on Wednesday ...

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tosin adesinaJanuary 31, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] For a body whose entire job is executing the law, the Nigerian Judicial Council is very bad at their job

The Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) is the elite body of senior judges and legal practitioners in the country. The body ...

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AzeezDecember 8, 2017

We recommended your sack | NJC rejects Justice Ademola’s resignation

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has rejected the resignation letter of Federal High Court judge, Adeniyi Ademola. Why it matters: Ademola, ...

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AzeezNovember 1, 2017

NJC has received 1124 corruption cases – Onnoghen

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen said the National Judicial Council has received 1,124 corruption cases. Onnoghen said this on ...

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AzeezOctober 2, 2017

NJC sets up panels to probe 2 chief judges, judicial officers

The Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) has set up 15 panels to probe some judicial officers. Soji Oye, spokesman of NJC, ...

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AzeezAugust 22, 2017

NJC appeals judgment restricting investigation of Justice Ademola

The National Judicial Council has appealed against a judgement of the Federal High Court which stopped it from inviting Justice ...

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AzeezAugust 21, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ...

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AzeezAugust 21, 2017

How many judges have been arrested for bribery? | NJC rejects NBS report on bribe

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed a recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, where it graded judiciary workers ...

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AzeezJuly 4, 2017

NJC shields corrupt judges with godfathers – Buhari’s aide

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Okoi Obono-Obla has accused the ...

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AzeezJune 19, 2017

One of the recalled judges recieved N90m bribe from 100 lawyers – Buhari’s aide

Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla has said one of the judges recalled from suspension by the ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 14, 2017

“Not all members of the judiciary are corrupt” – NBA tells FG

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to stop describing the judiciary as corrupt. It ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 13, 2017

“The NJC has only hastened to defend the defenseless” – FG on Justice Ademola

The Federal Government again on Monday condemned the decision of the National Judicial Council to recall suspended Justice Adeniyi Ademola ...

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AzeezJune 11, 2017

Why we recalled Justices Ademola, Okoro, others – NJC

The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Saturday defended its decision to recall six judges who were accused of corruption. The ...

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AzeezJune 9, 2017

EFCC files fresh charges against recalled judges

Barely a week after the National Judicial Council recalled six suspended judges, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ...

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AzeezJune 7, 2017

Just In: Recalled Justice, Ademola resumes sitting

Following his recall by the National Judicial Council, Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja has resumed sitting. ...

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EditorJune 6, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of June

  Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija today: Unemployment rate increases to 14.2% – ...

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AzeezJune 6, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Aisha Buhari returns from London, says President is recuperating  Wife ...

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AzeezJune 6, 2017

NJC must suspend ‘corrupt’ judges again – Presidency

The Presidency has expressed dissatisfaction at the reinstatement of judges under investigation for corrupt practices by the National Judicial Council ...

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AzeezJune 3, 2017

Just In: NJC recalls Justices Ademola, Ngwuta, others

The National Judicial Council has directed six judges who were earlier suspended over corruption allegations to resume work next Wednesday. ...

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AzeezMarch 28, 2017

PDP crisis: NJC dismisses Makarfi’s petition against Justice Abang

The National Judicial Council has said Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja did no wrong in ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 21, 2017

See Osinbajo’s letter to Senate requesting Onnoghen’s confirmation (PHOTO)

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki Tuesday read a letter sent by Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo requesting the ...

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AzeezFebruary 8, 2017

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 ...

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AzeezDecember 17, 2016

NJC recommends dismissal, prosecution of Abia judge

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the dismissal of Abia state high court judge, Ugbo Ononogbo. In a statement ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 7, 2016

Trial of Supreme Court judge, Ngwuta stalled

The trial of Justice Sylvester Ngwuta before the Federal High Court, Abuja was on Wednesday stalled. According to the News ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 30, 2016

Why I approved DSS sting operation, judges arrest – Malami

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) says the October 7 and 8 ...

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AzeezNovember 24, 2016

Fayose urges NJC to sack Justice Okon Abang

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has called on the National Judicial Council to sack Federal High Court judge, Okon Abang. ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 10, 2016

CJN Mahmud retires without successor

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed will on Thursday bow out of the Bench of the Supreme Court after ...

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AzeezNovember 9, 2016

Justice Okon Abang’s judgements on PDP, Abia not wrong – NJC

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has said Justice Okon Abang did no wrong in his rulings in the June 27 ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 4, 2016

Buhari appoints 2 new Supreme Court Justices

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Justice Ejembi Eko and Justice Amina A. Augie as Justices of the ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 4, 2016

NJC’s decision to suspend judges favourable to politicians – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike has raised eyebrows over the decision of the National Judicial Council (NJC) to suspend 7 judges accused ...

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