NJC’s Vindication of Justice Inyang
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has officially cleared Justice Inyang of all allegations brought against him, describing the claims as unfounded. The decision followed a detailed review of petitions and facts surrounding the matter, leading to his full vindication. According to the NJC, its investigation found no evidence of misconduct or abuse of office by […]
NJC clears Osun CJ of all misconduct allegations
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has cleared the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, of all allegations of misconduct and financial wrongdoing. The Council said a special investigation committee carefully reviewed several petitions and found no proof to support claims of mismanagement, abuse of office or violation of judicial ethics. The petitions […]
Justice must never be for sale – Tinubu tells judges
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reminded judicial officers across the country that justice must always remain fair, independent, and free from any form of corruption. Speaking at a legal event, he stressed that the courtroom must never become a place where influence, money, or power can determine outcomes. According to him, the integrity of the […]
Slots were allocated to sons, daughters, wives of ‘owners of judiciary’ – Odinkalu tasks NJC on appointments
Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, the former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to ensure it is capable of processing information it receives about candidates for judicial positions in superior courts. Odinkalu called for transparency and credibility in the selection process. In his statement, Odinkalu accused the NJC […]
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 […]