The Buhari government is losing its mind on the matter of Sowore

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 House speech in London, and only a few short months since Buhari was reelected for a second term in office. By all means, it would... Read More

The YNaija Cover – the 10th of June

Follow the links to read all our latest stories: The Big 5: Scores killed as bandits attack five Sokoto villages; Buhari accepts Onnoghen’s resignation, wants five new Supreme Court judges appointed | Other top stories Kemi Adetiba has teased a ‘King of Boys’ sequel because why not

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April 22, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 22nd of April

Follow the link to read story on YNaija: The Late 5: I’m Nigerian by birth – Atiku replies APC; We transmitted election results to INEC servers – presiding officers | Other stories

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March 12, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 12th of March

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: The Late 5: Onnoghen misses CCT hearing as trial opens; No Boeing 737 Max 8 currently operates in Nigeria – NCAA | Other stories

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March 11, 2019

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 the governorship polls. El-Rufai defeated his closest rival with a margin of 231, 259 votes. Code of Conduct Tribunal orders daily of hearing of Onnoghen’s... Read More

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February 13, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 13th of February

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija: The Late 5: Court grants ex-SGF Babachir Lawal, two others bail; My presidential ambition is not worth any Nigerian’s blood – Atiku Abubakar | Other top stories ‘You can vote with any finger’ – INEC clarifies voting procedure for Saturday polls Just In:... Read More

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February 13, 2019

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 Inspector General of Police and the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) to arrest and produce Justice Onnoghen. following his absence in court. Umar... Read More

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February 12, 2019

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 in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Lawal is accused of benefiting illegally from the approval of N544,119,925.36 for the removal of... Read More

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January 26, 2019

‘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 a statement by the High Commission published Saturday on its website, it raised concerns about the constitutionality of the executive branch’s suspension of the chief officer... Read More

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January 24, 2019

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 the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen pending the determination of his appeal at the appellate court. In a ruling on Thursday, a three-man panel... Read More

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January 13, 2019

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 written statement given by the CJN obtained by the medium, Onnoghen noted that he “forgot to update his asset declaration, after the expiration of his 2005... Read More

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October 9, 2018

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 have ordered his arrest if he had evidence of corruption against him. According to a statement issued by his campaign organisation, “We are not surprised... Read More

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June 22, 2018

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 constitutes a strong hindrance to efforts at securing the country’s porous borders. “You will agree that with the situation where you have half-brothers that have... Read More

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December 14, 2017

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 Conference of Justices of Court of Appeal in Abuja. He urged them to watch the company they keep, adding that politicians, in their desperation to... Read More

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November 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 Wednesday at the inauguration of the Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial Monitoring Committee (COTRIMCO). He said the cases were received from the jurisdictions in compliance with NJC directive. “The heads of court were directed... Read More

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October 27, 2017

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 of federal courts and state chief judges, Premium Times reports. The report: A source at the office of the CJN on Friday said that all... Read More

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October 7, 2017

“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 doing its best and so, he hopes God gives Nigerians the patience to “tolerate us”. Excerpts: “I have said it so many times, I don’t... Read More

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September 18, 2017

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. Why it matters: The inauguration of the new SANs is part of the proceedings of a special court session marking the commencement of the new... Read More

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September 16, 2017

“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 remain fearless. Key excerpts: The CJN said the duties of the judges required them to stay above board, adding that the oath of office has... Read More

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September 13, 2017

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 Festus Akande, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He said the conferment of the SAN on the lawyers was part of events to begin... Read More

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September 12, 2017

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 to allow the court system to function effectively. He spoke at a workshop organised by the NJI for court’s support staff, including secretaries, registrars, clerks, protocol officers,... Read More

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September 6, 2017

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 individuals allegedly being investigated by the EFCC had been published online, including Onnoghen’s name. In a statement by the CJN’s Senior Special Assistant (Media), Mr.... Read More

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August 11, 2017

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 order asking him to reinstate the retired Comptroller, Abdullahi Gusau, Punch reports. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, in his judgment, had ordered the... Read More

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July 3, 2017

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 at the Calabar International Convention Centre in Calabar during a reception and state banquet organised in his honour by the Cross River State Government. Onnoghen... Read More

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June 11, 2017

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 million in such raid. A top official of the agency told PRNigeria, a news agency, that the report is false in its entirety. The officer... Read More

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May 29, 2017

[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 Day Speech via his Medium account. But before all of today’s activities, the Acting President donned a markedly different blue and grey striped Agbada to attend... Read More

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May 22, 2017

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 this while speaking during a thanksgiving service held at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Abuja diocese. According to TheCable, his senior special assistant on media, Awassan Bassey in... Read More

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May 3, 2017

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 the opening session of the 2017 Sensitisation Seminar for the Federal Capital Territory and State High Court judges. Onnoghen said bribery in the judiciary could... Read More

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April 11, 2017

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 correspondents shortly after meeting behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He was reacting to comments on the recent loss... Read More