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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Changes Company Name to ‘First Holdco’
First Bank of Nigeria Holdings changes company name to ‘First Holdco’ NJC suspends judges in Rivers and Anambra over alleged misuse of judicial authority FG reveals plan for $1m AfDB…
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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 declined assent to five bills passed by the National Assembly. …
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[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 which is always presided over by the Chief Justice of…
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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, who was supposed to retire next year had submitted his…
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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 Wednesday at the inauguration of the Corruption and Financial Crime…
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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, in a statement on Monday said two Chief judges and…
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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 Adeniyi Ademola over a petition written against him. What happened:…
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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 issued a stern warning to those issuing quit notice to…
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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 as the second highest receiver of bribe in the country.…
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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 National Judicial Council of shielding corrupt judges. In an interview…
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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 National Judicial Council received gratification worth N90m from 100 lawyers.…
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“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 also supported the National Judicial Council’s recent recall of some…
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“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 of the Federal High Court in Abuja, following his acquittal…
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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 council specifically justified the recall of Justice Inyang Okoro of…
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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 filed corruption charges against two of them. The NJC on…
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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. Ademola was one of the six judges suspended by the…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of June
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija today:
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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 of the President, Aisha Buhari on Tuesday morning returned from…
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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 (NJC). Special Adviser to the President on Prosecutions, Okoi Obono-Obla…
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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. In a statement on Saturday, the NJC said it had…
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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 his verdicts on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis. In…
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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 confirmation of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of…
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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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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 by its information director, Soji Oji, the council accused the…
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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 Agency of Nigeria Kanu Agabi, lead counsel for the defence filed…
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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 arrest of some judges by the Department of State Services…
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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. Fayose said this in a statement by his Special Assistant…
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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 attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. However, Mohammed…
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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 judgement against the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu. According to…
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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 Supreme Court of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy