JUDICIARY

Lagos CJ Urges Caution in Local Adjudication

The Chief Judge of Lagos State and Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission, Justice Kazeem Alogba, has advised the newly appointed presidents of Customary Courts to exercise caution in the administration of justice. Alogba said that the new presidents must not exceed their…

16/10/2022

Kebbi Judiciary Suspends Magistrate Over Alleged Misconduct

Kebbi High Court has set up an administrative panel to investigate allegations of alleged misconduct against two Chief Magistrates. One of them, Mustapha Umar-Maccido was alleged to have absconded from duty while other Umar Salihu-Kokami was said to have slapped a lawyer and…

15/10/2022

CJN Calls For Judicial Officers’ Intervention In Addressing Nigeria’s Problems

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoolaa on Friday, said, the myriad of problems plaguing the country call for sincere and honest interventions of judicial officers. “We hear of corruptions of various forms, killings, kidnappings, armed robbery, banditry and all forms…

15/10/2022

Ekiti CJ Laments Congestion Of Correctional Centre

The Chief Justice of Ekiti state, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye has called on government at all levels to commence the expansion of the correctional centre in the state towards achieving the decongestion of the center. Justice Adeyeye who spoke during the special court sitting…

14/10/2022

Stop Mounting Pressure on Judiciary – CJN Ariwoola To Politicians

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has called on politicians in the country to stop mounting pressure on the judicial arm of government. Rather, he said, the politicians and the citizens should allow the judiciary to function up to its optimal…

13/10/2022

BREAKING: Buhari Swears Ariwoola In As Substantive CJN

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn Justice Olukayode Ariwoola in as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The swearing-in ceremony, which took place briefly before the commencement of the week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, was witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as well…

12/10/2022

Buhari Confers National Award on Industrial Court President, Justice Kanyip

The Hon. President of the National Industrial Court, Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip, PhD, FNIALS on Tuesday conferred with the national award of the Order of the Federal Republic, OFR by President Muhammad Buhari in attestation of his sacrifice, contribution, and growth to…

12/10/2022

Ekiti CJ Seeks Lawyers Protection for People with Mental Illness

The Ekiti Chief Judge, Justice John Adeyeye, has urged women lawyers to make use of existing laws to help reduce the stigmatization of people with mental illness. Justice Adeyeye, represented by Justice Blessing Ajileye, a Judge of the High Court made the call in Ado Ekiti at the…

11/10/2022

Abia Judges Owed 18 Months Salary – NLC

The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has decried what it termed as poor treatment of workers in Abia State, alleging that judges in the state have not been paid their salaries for over 18 months. The labour union, through its President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba,…

09/10/2022

Small Claim Court Laudable, to Improve Nigeria’s Economy – Lagos CJ

The Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem O. Alogba, has said that the small claims court has the ripple effect of reducing the burden of the Magistrate Courts in the state through fast and speedy resolution as well as improving the economy…

07/10/2022