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First Lady Congratulates New Female Acting CJN Kekere-Ekun

FIRST Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated the newly appointed female acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Oluremi, in a statement by her Senior Special Adviser on Media, Mrs Busola Kukoyi on Sunday, described Kerere-Ekun’s appointment as…

HURIWA Slams Retired Justice Ariwoola, Says Judiciary Worst Under His Tenure

THE Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has slammed the retiring Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, saying there’s nothing the ordinary Nigerians will celebrate during his tenure as CJN. DAILY POST reports that Ariwoola has retired…

Just In: Olukayode Ariwoola Retires As Chief Justice of Nigeria

THE 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has retired from service. Ariwoola’s retirement followed his attainment of 70 years. Justice Ariwoola was born on 22 August 1954. On 22 November 2011, he was elevated to the bench…

5 Billion Libel Suit: Col. Imuse Rtd Wants De Novo Trial, After 4 Years Of Failure To File His Defence

IN what appears to be a confirmation of the aphorism that “Justice delayed is justice denied” reliable source in the High Court of Edo State has revealed that the office of the respected Chief Judge of EDO state, Justice Daniel…

Kogi Poll: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Appeal Filed by Ajaka

THE Supreme Court on Monday, reserved judgment in the appeal filed against the tribunal and Appeal Court judgements by Murtala Ajaka, candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the Kogi governorship election. Earlier, the apex court declined a request…

Supreme Court Begins Hearing of Bayelsa, Kogi Guber Election Disputes Aug 19

THE Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Monday, August 19 begin hearing and final resolutions of electoral disputes that arose in the conduct of governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States in 2023. At the centre of the disputes are…

From Ariwoola to Kekere-Ekun: What Lies Ahead for Nigeria’s Judicial System?

Following the recommendation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria by the National Judicial Council, DEBORAH MUSA takes a look at her rise in the judicial firmament and the legacy of the outgoing CJN, Justice Kayode…

Illegal Alawo: Awo Ruling Houses Set to Dommit Deposed Taiwo Adegboye To Prison Over Disobedience To Appeal Court Judgement 

      As Court resumes Suit HOS/84/2020 on Monday Following the Appeal Court Judgement dated 8th day of August,2022 that deposed, dethroned and sacked one Mr. Taiwo Abdulrasaq Adegboye from the stool of Alawo in Egbedore Local Government area…

87 Lawyers Become Senior Advocates Of Nigeria (Full List)

Eighteen seven lawyers have been freshly elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC). This was made known in a press release on August 1, 2024, by the Secretary of the…

Anambra Judiciary Workers Suspend Indefinite Strike

THE Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Anambra chapter  has suspended the indefinite strike it embarked upon on July 15 and directed members to resume work on Friday. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Henry Ezeoke and…