Complete list of nominees for Court of Appeal Justices, Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu last Tuesday asked the Nigerian Senate to approve a bill seeking a major expansion and reform of the Court of Appeal. The proposal, transmitted to the Senate…
In the house of ‘Mi Lord’, there are judgments
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Abdul Leigh Balogun became a judge of the High Court of Lagos State in 1976. In a career as a trial judge spanning 17 years and…
Petition against Nasarawa judge dismissed, NJC posits lawyer’s detention right
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has thrown out a petition accusing a Nasarawa State High Court judge of bias and abuse of judicial authority, describing the complaint as unsubstantiated and…
Nigeria’s crisis of judicial pensions is not about the law of karma
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “The term of office of judges, their independence, security, adequate remuneration, conditions of service, pensions and the age of retirement shall be adequately secured by law.”…
NJC recommends Hassan, Saidu, Angela, 11 others to Tinubu for appointment as judges
The National Judicial Council, NJC, has recommended 14 lawyers to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The Council, at its 110th meeting held…
NJC’s vindication of Justice Inyang
By D The National Judiciary Council (NJC), has in a landmark decision, reversed itself on the suspension of Justice Jane. Inyang of the Court of Appeal, Uyo Division. Rising from…
Justice Ojo’s reinstatement, triumph for judicial independence – Adebayo
The decision of the National Judicial Council (NJC) that cleared Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, of all allegations of financial recklessness and judicial misconduct has been…
NJC appointment of five H’Court judges for Ekiti
The National Judicial Council, NJC, has approved the appointment of Adefunke Helen Anoma and four others as judges for the Ekiti State High Court. The four others were Olanike Caroline…
Oyewole for S’Court, NJC tips 35 judges for appointment, reverses suspension
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Hon Justice Joseph Oyewole (JCA) for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court (JSC), alongside 35 other candidates for various judicial offices…
NJC recommends 35 new judges
The National Judicial Council has recommended the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, Justice Joseph Oyewole, for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court, alongside 35…