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 Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will swear in 87 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) on Monday, September 30, 2024. According to a statement by Dr. Festus Akande, Director of Information at the Supreme Court, the ceremony will be held in the main courtroom of the Supreme Court and will also … Read more
Some Lagos lawyers have urged the newly confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to “match words with action” during her administration of the judiciary. The lawyers made the call on Thursday in Lagos, while reacting to the confirmation of Kekere-Ekun by the Senate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday … 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
Senate Votes To Increase CJN Salary To N5.39m, Justices To N4.21m Chief Justice of Nigeria’s salary now stands at N5.39 million monthly. Bill aims to fortify judiciary’s independence and efficacy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has advanced a bill aiming to bolster the salaries and allowances of judicial officers, marking a significant step in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, to set up a judicial panel of inquiry to probe the alleged All Progressives Congress influence in the Court of Appeal judgment that sacked the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang. The appellate court on Sunday in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that retiring justice of the Supreme Court, Musa Dattijo Muhammad, who reportedly pulled out from the seven-man panel that dismissed all the appeals that sought the removal of President Bola Tinubu from office, has accused the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, of abusing the powers of his office. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has declared that public opinions, no matter how serious or weighty they might be, cannot displace the purveying of the country’s constitution. Editor’s Pick Fake Certificate Allegation A Trivial Matter – Minister Oyo Govt To Close Down Schools, Study Centers, Others Operating … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on Wednesday will swear in twenty-three newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court. The judges will take the oath of office at an event to be held at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has said that the country’s judiciary is burdened with the rise in the number of cases pending before various courts. Ariwoola noted that it is an undisputed fact that Nigeria continuously ranks among the most litigious countries in the world. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timothy Osadolor, has advised the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode Ariwoola, not to be part of the panel of the Supreme Court that will review the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgment. Recall that PEPC had … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has called on judges in the country to desist from corrupt practices such as accepting gifts. The CJN made the call while swearing in six new judges of the National Industrial Court in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Retires … Read more
The CJN left Nigeria for the UK on March 18. President-elect Tinubu left Nigeria for France ten days later to “undertake rest” according to his team. Reports emerged on Thursday that both men were set for a clandestine meeting in the UK. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode … Read more
President-elect Tinubu recently left the country to “undertake rest” according to his team. Two days after the trip, reports emerged that he was meeting with the CJN in UK. The reports came after earlier debunked claims that the president-elect was taken out of the country for medical treatment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the All … Read more
The National Judicial Council has formed 15 committees to investigate 15 Judges Over alleged misconduct. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Judicial Council (NJC) has constituted 15 Committees to investigate allegations of misconduct against judicial officers of some federal and state courts in Nigeria. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, empanelled these … Read more
CJN Ariwoola has sworn in new SANs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday, swore in no fewer than sixty-two new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN). At the event held in Abuja, the CJN urged the new SANs to ensure they carry on the status with … 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
CJN has experienced excitement over ’integrity’ of G5 Governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, said he is happy over Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde’s membership of the G5, also known as the integrity governors. Ariwoola spoke during a banquet held in his honour by the Rivers State Governor … Read more
The CJN has told new election tribunal members that he will not condone any act of recklessness. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has warned newly sworn in 307 judicial officers to avoid acts of recklessness. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu’s Daughter Appears In UK Court PDP … Read more
Makinde is hosting CJN Ariwoola with Wike, Ortom, and others present. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, hosted the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, and his wife at a reception held in Ibadan, the state capital. Some of the dignitaries present at the reception include … Read more