Kano governor, senator demand release, probe

Kano governor, senator demand release, probe

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has called for the release of the minors arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja for arson, treason and other offences. The suspects, who are from Kano, Kaduna and other parts of the country, were arrested in August during the #EndBadGovernance protests following the looting and destruction of government … Read more

CJN to swear in new judges for FCT High Court

CJN to swear in new judges for FCT High Court

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, will inaugurate on Wednesday 12 new judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The CJN will administer oaths to the 12 newly appointed judge-designates at the swearing-in ceremony billed to take place at 10 a.m. at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme … Read more

Nigerian lawyers seek reduction of administrative powers of CJN, other court heads

Nigerian lawyers seek reduction of administrative powers of CJN, other court heads

Lawyers and key justice sector players have advocated far-reaching reforms in the appointment of judges and the administration of courts across the country. If implemented, the recommendations will substantially whittle down the enormous powers of the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). It will also reduce the overbearing influence of CJN and other … Read more

NJC rejects Governor Adeleke’s Acting Chief Judge nominee

NJC rejects Governor Adeleke’s Acting Chief Judge nominee

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has rejected Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s nominee for replacement of the state’s Chief Judge. The NJC rather insisted that Adepele Ojo, who was purportedly suspended from office by the governor, remained the Chief Judge of the state, a decision the council took as part of its resolutions during its … Read more