Lawyers ask CJN to refer NBA President, Osigwe to LPPC for ‘publicly reprimanding’ judge
A group of lawyers under the Nigerian Law Society has asked Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to refer Afam Osigwe to the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee. They accused him of publicly criticising a judge instead of using proper legal channels. The issue began after a courtroom incident involving Mohammed Umar, who reportedly asked a lawyer to kneel during […]
CJN charges ECOWAS Court to work out guidelines for judgments enforcement
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the ECOWAS Court of Justice to develop clear procedures that will help member countries enforce its judgments. She made the call in Abuja while receiving the court’s president, Ricardo Goncalves, and a delegation of judges during a courtesy visit. Goncalves explained that the delegation came to […]
President Tinubu Honors Akpabio and Others with National Awards
On October 1, 2024, Nigeria marked its 64th Independence Anniversary, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took the opportunity to address the nation with a significant announcement. In his speech, he revealed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, have been honored with the prestigious Grand Commander of the […]
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 […]