Court Acquits Former Chief Justice Onnoghen of False Asset Declaration Conviction
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has acquitted Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, of his conviction for false asset declaration. This decision overturns the previous ruling made by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on April 18, 2019, which found Onnoghen guilty of failing to declare certain […]
South Africa Appoints First Female Chief Justice: Mandisa Maya
In a groundbreaking move, President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Mandisa Maya as South Africa’s new Chief Justice, making her the first woman to hold the position. Maya, who is currently the Deputy Chief Justice, will officially start her new role on September 1. Vincent Magwenya, the President’s spokesperson, shared that this decision followed necessary consultations […]