CJN cautions new FHC Judges on economic impact of decision-making
The Chief Justice of Nigeria ( CJN) , Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday charged newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court to see their elevation to the Bench as…
CJN to swear in new Federal High Court judges
AGF tasks judicial workers on ethics, performance-driven service Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, yesterday, urged justice sector workers to entrench ethical conduct and performance-driven…
AGF, CJN caution SAN against abuse of influence, warn junior lawyers against disrespect
• Senior lawyers divided over bribery allegations against judges The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that the prestige of the Senior…
SAN title can be withdrawn if abused — AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is a privilege that can be withdrawn…
Cash-and-Carry court judgments: SANs divided over allegations against Judges
A recent allegation by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, that many court judgments are influenced by the fatness of envelopes rather than the…
Why the CJN must end abuse of power in judicial appointments
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu A Judge who takes advantage of the judicial office for personal gain or for gain by his or her relative or relation abuses power…. such abuse…
Judges’ appointment: NJC shortlists 28 as 34 fail integrity test
The National Judicial Council has disclosed that 34 applicants, including a Chief Superintendent of Police, failed the judges’ appointment integrity test conducted by the Federal Judicial Service Commission. The council…
NJC: CSP, 33 others fail Judges’ integrity test
The National Judicial Council has disclosed that 34 nominees, including a Chief Superintendent of Police, failed the judges’ appointment integrity test conducted by the Federal Judicial Service Commission. The Council…
Kekere-Ekun, S’Court mourn ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad
The Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Council, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice…
Former CJN Muhammad is dead
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Tanko Muhammad is dead. He was aged 71. Born in Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State in 1953, Mr Muhammad would have clocked…