Nigerian judiciary must uphold its ethics, punish erring members – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo has called on Nigeria’s judiciary to uphold strong ethical standards at all times. He stressed that maintaining integrity is key to preserving public trust in the justice system. According to him, any judicial officer found guilty of misconduct should face appropriate punishment without delay. Okonkwo explained that failure to discipline erring members could […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]