Tinubu has congratulated the newly sworn in Chief Justice Of Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, welcomed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola’s appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) as evidence of an outstanding judicial career marked by boldness, competence, and devotion to excellence. EDITOR’S PICK … 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
Justice Ariwoola has taken the judicial oath of office as CJN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sworn in Justice Ariwoola Olukayode as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Ariwoola took the judicial oath of office on Wednesday in a brief ceremony at the Council Chambers in Abuja … Read more
The Senate, in its resolution, mandated the committee to go ahead with its assignment in the quest to find a long-lasting solution… It also directed the committee to interface with relevant stakeholders in the three arms of government and other stakeholders… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu … Read more
EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In 2015 BREAKING: Enugu Catholic Diocese Shuts Down Fr. Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry [See Why] EKO HOT BLOG reports that Following the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria on … Read more
Justice Ariwoola was sworn in as Acting CJN on Monday at the Executive Council Chambers in Abuja He will replace the immediate past CJN, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad who resigned on Monday due to health reasons EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony JUST IN: My … Read more
Buhari To Swear In Justice Ariwoola As Acting CJN Today Sources within the presidency predict that Justice Ariwoola will take the oath of office at 2 p.m. today. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: ‘Drop Charges Against Kanu Or Face More Trouble’ — BnL Group Warns Buhari BREAKING: Tinubu Jets Out To France [See Why] 2023: APP Drag … Read more
Until his resignation, reports say that the CJN was seriously ill Muhammad has served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria since 2005 and was appointed Chief Justice of Nigeria back in 2019 EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony My School Certificates … Read more
Justice Tanko Muhammad Resigns As CJN Amid Corruption Charges Tanko resigned on Sunday night on the grounds of ill-health. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Tinubu Jets Out To France [See Why] 2023: APP Drag Tinubu To Court Over Academic Qualifications [JUST IN] 2023: Buhari Speaks On ‘Going For 3rd Term’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibrahim Tanko … Read more
Justice Mary Odili Set To Bow Out Of Judiciary. Mrs Odili is one of the earliest women to be promoted to the Supreme Court bench, will step aside having attained the mandatory retirement age of seventy years. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: 5 Things I Will Do As President Of Nigeria – Tinubu Why I Haven’t Named … Read more
Kyari said the proscribed IPOB and its armed wing were after him due to the onslaught launched against them in the South East He was berated by the panel for violating social media rules of the NPF EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has claimed that members of the … 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
See the full list of the newly sworn in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) judges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Muhammad, on Tuesday, sworn in 22 newly appointed judges of the federal capital territory (FCT). In April 2020, the National Judicial Council (NJC) nominated 33 candidates to President Muhammadu … Read more
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has on Tuesday sworn in 22 new Federal Capital Territory (FCT) judges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the CJN, Ibrahim Muhammad, warned the newly appointed 22 judges against misuse of power. In April, the National Judicial Council (NJC) nominated 33 candidates to President Muhammadu Buhari for the appointment. A suit … 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 investigative committee was set up by the council, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria… The National Judicial Council (NJC) has set up a probe panel to investigate three High Court judges who issued conflicting ex-parte orders. According to the NJC, the judges are to show cause why disciplinary action should not … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Commission, Tanko Muhammad, has ordered the Federal Capital Territory Judicial Service Committee to commence disciplinary action against the judge of the Upper Area Court who issued criminal summons against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and governorship candidate of the All … Read more
The Chief Judge of Delta was not present at the meeting The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and Chairman of the National Judicial Council (NJC), Justice Tanko Muhammed, on Monday met with the six chief judges invited over the conflicting ex parte orders emanating from different judges across the country. A statement from the spokesperson … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad, has summoned six judges over conflicting orders issued in their courts. The CJN made the summons, requesting the judges to explain their recent conflicting court orders. EkohotBlog reports that these actions got the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) fuming over politician’s efforts to ridicule the Nigerian judiciary and justice … Read more
…the meeting between the CJN and the Heads of Courts concerned is a prelude to a larger NJC meeting likely to hold next week. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and Chairman of the National Judicial Council (NJC), Justice Tanko Muhammad has summoned the Chief Judges of Rivers, Kebbi, Cross River, Anambra, Jigawa and Imo … Read more