The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed 36 candidates for judicial appointments, forwarding their recommendations to the respective State Governors for approval and swearing-in. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recommendations were finalized during the NJC’s 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024. … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yielded to pressure from lawmakers by conferring the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), the nation’s second-highest national honor, on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was disclosed on Friday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser … Read more
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that the Federal Government will soon reveal the recipients of Nigeria’s National Honours for 2024. This announcement came during his address to the nation, marking the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary. “As is the tradition, the government will soon announce all the beneficiaries of our national honours for 2024,” President … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The ceremony took place on Monday at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Villa, following the Senate’s confirmation of her nomination last week. Justice Kekere-Ekun becomes the 23rd CJN and the second woman to hold this … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the most senior justice of the Supreme Court, as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Kekere-Ekun, who becomes the 23rd CJN, was confirmed on Wednesday after a thorough two-hour questioning session with the senators. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) … Read more
The Senate conducted a screening on Wednesday for Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, who has been acting as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) since August following the retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during the screening, Kekere-Ekun was accompanied by various members of the judiciary and her family. This process began shortly after President … Read more
The Senate is set to screen Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, today (Wednesday), for her potential confirmation as the substantive CJN. On Tuesday, the Senate received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu for Kekere-Ekun’s confirmation, which was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the plenary session. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel … Read more
President Tinubu congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on his retirement as Chief Justice of Nigeria, praising his leadership and contributions to Nigerian law. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, on his retirement as Chief Justice of Nigeria, marking the end of a distinguished public service career. Justice Ariwoola served as a Justice … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria this evening from France, unless there are last-minute changes to his plans. Upon his arrival, Tinubu will oversee the inauguration of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria this Friday. Sources close to the Presidency told WESTERN POST that Tinubu, who traveled … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) will convene on Friday, August 16, to select a successor for the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who is set to retire on August 22 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. A reliable source within the Supreme Court, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the NJC … Read more
Lagos State doesn’t want to be included among states stifling local government administration. Hence, it is pushing back against its inclusion in a recent lawsuit targeting LG autonomy. The state says it is a model for how states should deal with local councils. Eko Hot Blog reports that that the Lagos State Government has rejected … Read more
Newly appointed judges of the election petition tribunal have taken their oath of service in Abuja. They are urged to uphold integrity, the rule of law, and impartiality while adjudicating on electoral disputes arising from the 2023 general election. The Chief Justice of Nigeria emphasizes the importance of their role in maintaining peace and justice, … Read more
Northern leaders have refused to back down on their demands for a leadership position in the 10th National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that with President-elect Bola Tinubu and Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola both hailing from the southern part of the country, a cross-section of northern leaders are demanding that the North be given the … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode called for the arrest of the former Chairman of NERC, Sam Amadi. He accused Amadi of defaming the Chief Justice of Nigeria and inciting lies about meeting the President-elect. Fani-Kayode also called for Amadi’s pictures to be printed on toilet paper and used to clean dirt. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola has refused to give a word to the controversy alleging meeting the President-elect in London. The news spurned that Ariwoola had met Bola Tinubu in London, disguised in the outfit of a physically challenged old man in a wheelchair. This comes as questions are asked concerning Nigeria’s judicial system … Read more
The Supreme Court has reacted to CJN Ariwoola’s alleged political comments on PDP’s G-5 Governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Saturday in Abuja dissociated the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, from a political statement on the activities of the five Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), otherwise … Read more
Makinde has explained why he missed the PDP presidential campaign flag-off. Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says he missed the presidential campaign flag-off of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) because he has been “busy” campaigning for “everybody.” EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Wike’s Camp Boycotts PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-off OFFICIAL: PDP Flags … Read more
The CJN swears in 72 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria in Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Wednesday, swore in 72 legal practitioners recently elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The ceremony took place at the main courtroom of the Supreme Court … Read more
A full list of 72 new SANs in Nigeria has emerged. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, (LPPC), has elevated 72 lawyers to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The LPPC made this known via a statement by the Acting Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hajo Sarki Bello. … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad has administered the oath of office on Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President of the Court Appeal. Justice Dongban-Mensem takes over from Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa who retired as the substantive President of the Court of Appeal after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. … Read more