Edwin Clark Addresses CJN and IGP on Rivers Crisis
The crisis in Rivers State has drawn national attention, and Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has stepped forward to demand action. In an open letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, Clark emphasized the importance of fairness, accountability, […]
Government Housing for Judges is Crucial for Them to Fulfill Their Responsibilities, Says Chief Justice of Nigeria
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has announced an important new project: the construction of 40 housing units for judges in the Katampe District of Abuja. This initiative aims to improve the living conditions of judicial officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), helping them perform their duties more effectively. At the project’s […]
President Tinubu Installs Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice of Nigeria
On September 30, 2024, a significant event took place in Nigeria as President Bola Tinubu swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This ceremony, held at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Villa, followed the Senate’s confirmation of her nomination just a week prior. Justice Kekere-Ekun’s appointment is particularly […]
FG, Ex-CJN Onnoghen Get Court Approval for Out-of-Court Settlement
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has approved a request by the Federal Government and former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Samuel Nkanu Walter Onnoghen, to settle their legal case out of court. The case involves the 2019 removal of Onnoghen from his role as CJN. The approval follows ongoing discussions between both parties […]
“FCT: Wike’s Wife and Others Sworn in as Appeal Court Justices”
The newly elected 22 Justices of the Court of Appeal have been sworn in by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, CJN. At the Nigerian Supreme Court, they were sworn in alongside the twelve judges of the Federal Capital Territory’s High Court. The newly appointed Justices are: Isaq Mohammed Sani from Kaduna State; Lateef Babajide Lawal-Akapo from Lagos State; Abiodun Azeem Akinyemi from Ogun State; Olukayode Adegbola Adeniyi from Oyo State; Zainab Bage Abubakar from Kebbi State; and Abdullahi Muhammad Liman from Nasarawa State, respectively. The others are Polycarp Terna Kwahar from Benue State; Ruqayat Oremei Ayoola from Kogi State; Donatus Nwaezuoke Okorowo from Enugu State; Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike from Rivers State; Fadawa Umaru from Borno State; and Oyewumi Ntong from Akwa Ibom State; Nehizena Idemudia Afolabi from Edo State; Ayoola from Kogi State; Polycarp Terna Kwahar from Benue State; Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike from Rivers State; Fadawa Umaru from Borno State; Oyewumi Oyejoju Oyebiola from Oyo State; and Nnamdi Okwy Dimgba from Abia State. Asma’u Akanbi-Yusuf from Kwara State, Victoria Toochukwu Nwoye from Anambra State, Enenche Eleojo from Kogi State, Abdulazeez M. Anka from Zamfara State, and Abdu Dogo from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are among the others.
New Judges Should Expect Challenges and Criticism – CJN Advises
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, advises new judges of the Federal Capital Territory High Court to prepare for challenges and criticism from litigants. He acknowledges their appointment but emphasizes the difficulties they will face. Justice Ariwoola urges judges to perform their duties diligently despite unrealistic expectations from litigants, emphasizing the importance of upholding […]