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From Our Editors: Why Omoyele Sowore is the Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2019
(This editorial was written on 13 December after we made our Editor’s Choice decision for this recognition. We have left it as is because the sentiments remain despite Sowore’s release,…
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The Buhari government is losing its mind on the matter of Sowore
It has been 20 years since Nigeria returned to a hard-fought democratic system of government. Four since President Muhammadu Buhari, reinvented himself as a “converted democrat” in a well-received Chatham…
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The Late 5: El-Rufai wins Kaduna governorship elections; Code of Conduct Tribunal orders daily of hearing of Onnoghen’s trial | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: El-Rufai wins Kaduna governorship elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared incumbent governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, as winner of…
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Just In: CCT orders arrest of Onnoghen within 48 hours
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has ordered the arrest of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Chairman of the CCT, Danladi Umar, issued the bench warrant to the…
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The Late 5: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal; SDP expels Jerry Gana, suspends Donald Duke | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal Sacked secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has been remanded…
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‘We are seriously concerned’ | UK, U.S. embassies react to Buhari’s suspension of CJN Onnoghen
The British High Commission in Nigeria has expressed serious concern over the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Nkanu Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. In…
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Suspend trial of CJN Onnoghen – Court of Appeal orders CCT
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has ordered the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), to stay further proceedings on the six count charge the Federal Government preferred against…
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UPDATE: CJN Onnoghen responds, as CCT confirms corruption allegations against him
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen has responded to the accusations of false assets declaration by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Premium times reports. According to details of a…
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The Big 5: Buhari would have arrested me if he had evidence of me being corrupt – Atiku; PDP cautions INEC against bending the rules for APC | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has said that President Muhammadu Buhari would…
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The Late 5: Minister reveals why FG can’t secure Nigeria’s borders effectively, Super Eagles melts Iceland in dramatic World Cup encounter and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau has revealed that the close family relationship between traditional rulers in Nigeria and the neighbouring countries…
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Be wary of politicians as 2019 approaches | Chief judge warns judges
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Thursday advised judges to stay away from politicians as the 2019 general elections approaches. He said this while declaring open the Annual…
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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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CJN receives lists of all high-profile corruption cases
The office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has begun processing lists of all high-profile corruption cases in Nigeria following the submission of the lists by the heads…
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“We hope God gives Nigerians the patience to tolerate us” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, when he hosted a delegation of judges led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, at the presidential villa in Abuja, says his administration has been…
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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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“You must be bold and fearless” | CJN tells judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen in Abuja, on Saturday, while swearing in the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abdu Kafarati has asked judges in the country to…
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CJN to confer SAN rank on Keyamo, Osinbajo, others
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen will confer the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on 30 lawyers on September 18. Director of Press and Information, Supreme Court, Dr…
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Judiciary: No one will be spared in the fight against corruption – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen on Monday said there was no place for corrupt officials in the Nigerian judiciary. Onnoghen warned workers to abstain from corruption in order…
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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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AGF asks Customs’ boss to obey court order
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has directed the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (retd.), to obey the Supreme Court's…
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Live within the confines of the law | CJN urges Nigerians
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has urged Nigerians to cooperate with the judiciary in order to bring the country out if its present economic woes. Onnoghen said this…
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We didn’t raid CJN Onnoghen’s home – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied rumours that it raided the house of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. The agency also denied that it found $9…
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[The Presidential Blog] How the Osinbajos attended Democracy Day Church service [PHOTOS]
"Today marks the 2nd anniversary of our assumption of office" tweeted a presumably excited Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo early this morning, before he released his bombshell of a Democracy…
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Judicial officers are being castigated without being heard – CJN
by Azeez Adeniyi The Chief of Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen has said the judiciary is under threat as its officers were being accused of corrupt practices. Onnoghen said…
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Stop accepting gratification, CJN tells judges
by Azeez Adeniyi The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Wednesday asked judges to desist from accepting gratification. Justice Onnoghen spoke at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja, during…
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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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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