CSO asks CJN to probe judicial officers over alleged ‘persecution’ of human rights lawyer
A civil society organization (CSO) has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to investigate judicial officers accused of persecuting a prominent human rights lawyer. The CSO claims the lawyer faced unfair treatment in ongoing legal matters, raising concerns about the independence of the judiciary. The organization emphasized the importance of holding judicial officers […]
CJN approves Akwa Ibom for 2025 Judiciary Sports Competition
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has given official approval for Akwa Ibom State to host the 2025 Judiciary Sports Competition, a major annual event that brings together judicial workers from across the country. The decision was announced after a review of proposals submitted by various states, with Akwa Ibom selected for its readiness, facilities, […]
Nnamdi Kanu reports Abuja Chief Judge to CJN over case transfer
The leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to assign his case to a different judge. His legal team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, sent a letter explaining that the current judge, Justice Binta Nyako, had already stepped down from the […]
Lawyers tackle NASS over proposed 5-year term for CJN, others
Recently, a bill introduced by the Nigerian House of Representatives sparked debate among legal professionals. The proposed law seeks to limit the tenure of key judicial officers, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the President of the Court of Appeal, and the Chief Judges of the 36 states, to five years. After this period, […]