Tinubu to judiciary: Undertake reforms for functional justice system
President Bola Tinubu has called on the nation’s Judiciary to embark on reforms that will ensure functional justice system and support economic growth. Tinubu […]
Chief Justice of Nigeria
See yourselves as God’s representative on earth – CJN tells new justices
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has told the 11 new Supreme Court justices that they represent God on earth and will […]
Adamu Fika: The courageous man who lived by principles, by HASSAN GIMBA
So, Malam Adamu Fika, the Wazirin Fika, is dead. Called home by our Creator who loves man more than man loves himself. When He created […]
CJN to swear in 23 Federal High Court Judges, Wednesday
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will on Wednesday, swear-in 23 new Judges of the Federal […]
NJC denies surrendering its powers to state governors
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – The National Judicial Council (NJC) has debunked reports alleging that it has surrendered its statutory powers and functions on Judges’ […]
Buhari bows out, Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s 16th president
After a grueling electioneering process that spanned months, Nigeria now has a new President who will steer the ship of the country for the next […]
Oyo State Chief Judge bows out of service at 65
The Oyo State Chief Judge, Munta Abimbola, on Friday officially disengaged from active service in the state’s judiciary after attaining the mandatory retirement age of […]
FHC CJ invites AGF, NBA to nominate 9 candidates for employment as judges
The Chief Judge, Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has invited the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, to nominate suitably […]
Supreme Court fixes Feb.9 to hear suit by Sen. Nwaoboshi challenging his conviction
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a reprieve to the jailed Senator Peter Nwaoboshi by reversing the downward hearing date in the appeal challenging his […]
We were not consulted on Electoral (Amendment) Act 2022 enactment, says FHC CJ
The Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, on Monday, said that the court was not consulted in the enactment […]
Supreme Court debunks report of alleged interrogation of CJN by DSS
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Supreme Court has debunked the reports making the rounds that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Olukayode Ariwoola was […]
Allow judiciary to perform its functions, CJN tells politicians
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has admonished politicians to allow the judiciary to perform its function without distractions. A statement issued on […]
President Buhari swears in CJN Ariwoola
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria at the Council chamber of the State House, Abuja, on […]
2023: Maintain your position as honest arbiters, Buhari urges Judiciary
President Muhammadu Buhari has implored the judiciary to further sustain rule of law in Nigeria and ensure the integrity of participatory democracy by remaining honest […]
Wike present as Buhari inaugurates Body of Benchers complex in Abuja
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and other dignitaries were present on Thursday when President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated a new complex for the Body of […]
Senate confirms Ariwoola as Chief Justice of Nigeria
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. At the resumption of plenary on Wednesday, September 21, Senate […]
President Buhari to swear in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as CJN
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to swear in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after […]
BREAKING: Justice Tanko Muhammad resigns as Chief Justice of Nigeria
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has resigned. Sources said that Justice Muhammad resigned on Sunday night, citing ill-health as the reason for […]
Yahaya Bello congratulates Kogi indigenes conferred with SAN
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has congratulated illustrious indigenes of the state who made the list of legal luminaries conferred with the Senior Advocate of […]