JUDICIARY NEWS

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has charged the leadership of the state judiciary to ensure dispensation of justice without fear, favour. The governor also sworn-in a new Acting Chief Judge of Gombe State, Justice Joseph Ahmed Awak sequel to the attainment of…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday swore-in 14 new High Court Judges, charging them to discharge their duties diligently to the people in the state. This brings the number of Judges in the State Judiciary to 70. The new benchers consist…

The Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel on Thursday swore in Justice Eme Daniel Ekong and Justice Effiong Asuquo Effiong as new High Court Judges for the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary. Princess Eme Ekong, 56, was called to Bar in December…

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, December 30, inaugurated four new judges to serve in the State High Court. Governor Diri’s wife is one of the four new High Court Judges sworn-in in Bayelsa State. The Chief Judge of the State, Justice…

In recent times, there has been increased agitation and advocacy for the financial autonomy of Nigeria’s judiciary as constitutionally provided by members of the bar, and judiciary staff union of Nigeria (JUSUN). This push resulted in the protracted shutdown of courts by…

Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has said that his administration believes that a strong and independent judiciary will facilitate fair and easy dispensation of justice especially in a democratic dispensation. The governor stated this during a special court session held at…

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has described as alarming the intimidation of judges by the National Judicial Commission (NJC). He believes that the judiciary does not do enough to protect judges. He said most politicians who lose cases will always write petitions to the…

Gombe State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Zubairu Umar, has said the Acting Chief Judge, Justice Mu’azu Pindiga, has tendered his notice of retirement. Umar disclosed this on Wednesday, in an interview with journalists at the Ministry of Justice. According to the…

The Adamawa State government has confirmed the appointment of Justice Nathan Musa as the state’s new Chief Judge. Also appointed are head of Sharia Court of Appeal, Usman Girei and President, Customary Court of Appeal, Peter Wajilda. Gov Ahmadu Fintiri inaugurated the heads…

The Chief Judge of Federal High Court, Justice  J.T Tsoho has requested Nigerian Bar Association, the Attorney General of Federal NJC and others to nominate additional 15 judges. The Chief Judge disclosed this in a letter dated 20th December. The letter partly states: “In…