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Soludo Swears-in High Court Judges, Calls for Partnership Between the Executive and Judiciary

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, has sworn in Barr. Etomike Innocent Ndigwe Esq. and Tagbo Chinwuba Anieto Esq. as Judges of the Anambra State Judiciary. In a statement by Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo performed the function at the…

11/02/2023

Federal High Court to Prioritise Competence in Judges’ Appointment – Tsoho

Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court (FHC), says the process for appointment of judges to the court, under his watch, will prioritise competence and merit. Justice Tsoho stated this on Thursday during a valedictory court session in honour…

10/02/2023

Diri Swears in Two Judges

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, on Wednesday, swore in two new young High Court judges, Charlie Duke and Amadise Ekadi, who are 39 and 38 years old, respectively. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Daniel Alabrah,…

09/02/2023

Osun Gets Four New Judges, Adeleke Vows Support

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has vowed to support the newly sworn-in judges of the state Federal High Court. The governor, who made this known on Monday evening, further charged the judiciary in the state to always uphold justice as they dispense…

07/02/2023

JUSUN Threatens Legal Action Against El-Rufai Over Attack on Judiciary

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Sunday threatened to take a drastic steps, including legal action against Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over “his attack on Judiciary”. National President of JUSUN, Comrade Marwan Mustapha Adamu, in a statement described the governor…

07/02/2023

600 Pre-Election Appeals in Appellate Court – Dongbam-Mensem

The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Friday, said the court had so far received 600 pre-election matters from its 20 Divisions. Dongbam-Mensem made this known when the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation, Samuela Isopi, paid her…

04/02/2023

Gov. Akeredolu Swears in New Chief Judge, 4 High Court Judges

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Friday swore in Hon. Justice Ayedun Olusegun Odusola as the 12th Chief Judge of the State. Justice Odusola had served as the Acting Chief Judge of the State until his recommendation by the National Judicial Council…

04/02/2023

Gov Bello Swears In Justice Majebi As Kogi Chief Judge

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has sworn-in Justice Josiah Majebi as the substantive Chief Judge of the State. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government House in Lokoja on Friday. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Bello said his administration will continue to do…

04/02/2023

Gunmen Shoot Imo Judge Dead In Court Premises

Daredevil gunmen, on Thursday, shot dead Nnaemeka Ugboma, the chairman of Ejemekwuru Customary Court in Oguta local government area of Imo State. An eyewitness told press that the gunmen, who arrived on motorcycles, walked straight to the Customary Court while in session, dragged…

03/02/2023

Judge Withdraws From Suit Challenging NDDC Board

Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State has recused himself from the suit before him challenging the composition of the new board of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Justice Abang in the suit by Prince Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, son…

02/02/2023

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