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…
NJC elevates Justice Oyewole to S’Court, clears 35 others for judicial offices
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, JCA, for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, alongside 35 other candidates for…
FJSC, not NJC, handled criteria process for FHC judgeships
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has clarified that it has not taken final action on the 62 legal practitioners in the country who applied for appointment as judges of the…
NJC clarifies position on FHC applicants, says final decision ongoing
*Unresolved sleaze allegations weakening rule of law’ The National Judicial Council (NJC) has clarified that it has not taken final action on the 62 legal practitioners in the country who…
Judges: NJC clarifies 34 applicants disqualification
The National Judicial Council has disowned a viral report alleging that 34 lawyers failed an “integrity test” and were consequently dropped from consideration for appointment as judges of the Federal…
NJC address alleged disqualification of 34 lawyers as judges
The National Judicial Council, NJC, has clarified that it has not taken any action on the 62 legal practitioners who applied for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court…
Judiciary: Spotlight on cases that defined 2025
By Henry Ojelu Judiciary at crossroads In a year marked by heightened public scrutiny, political tensions, constitutional contestations and renewed focus on justice delivery, the Nigerian judiciary found itself at…
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…