CJN, others ask court to dismiss suit challenging appointment of 12 judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, and others, on Thursday, prayed a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja to dismiss a suit […]
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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 […]
Don’t take your appointment for granted, CJN tells Federal High Court judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday, cautioned the Federal High Court (FHC) judges against taken their appointment for granted. […]
HURIWA urges CJN to investigate Plateau Rep’s claim over APC’s ‘connection’ in judiciary
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice […]
Supreme Court handled 1,271 cases in outgone 2022/2023 legal year – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola says the Supreme Court handled 1,271 cases including motions and appeals in the 2022/2023 Legal […]
Embrace honesty, transparency, integrity , CJN tells lawyers
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has urged lawyers to embrace honesty, transparency, and integrity in order to keep the legal profession in […]
CJN urges new National Industrial Court judges to flee from temptation
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has urged the newly sworn-in Judges of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) to flee […]
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 […]
Supreme Court order’ll help politicians share old notes during 2023 Elections — CSOs
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of Nigeria has said that the Supreme Court ruling of Wednesday stopping the February 10 deadline for the […]
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 […]
Electoral (Amendment) Act, 2022: The Big Hurdle Before Federal High Court Judges
The Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, recently, said no fewer than 556 pre-election matters were pending before the […]
Nigerians will have access to justice in new legal year – FHC Chief Judge
The Chief Justice of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho on Monday in Abuja, pledged to ensure timely access to justice for all Nigerians. […]
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 […]
CJN swears in 62 new SANs
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday sworn in 62 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) in Abuja. Some of the […]
Nigerians are the most litigious people on earth, says CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola says Nigerians, especially the political class are the most litigious people on earth putting the judiciary […]
CJN swears in 2023 election petition tribunal members
The Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola sworn in members of th Election Petition Tribunal for the 2023 general elections. The Chief […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senate to screen Acting CJN Sept 21
The Senate will screen the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on Sept 21. President of Senate,Dr. Ahmad Lawan made the disclosure, […]
President Buhari asks Senate to confirm Justice Kayode Ariwoola as CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the name of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, to the Senate for confirmation of his […]