NJC Suspends Rivers, Anambra Chief Judges For Misconduct

Suspends Chief Judges

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended G.C. Aguma, a judge of the Rivers State High Court, and A.O. Nwabunike, a judge of the Anambra State High Court, for alleged judicial misconduct. In a statement released on Friday, the NJC announced that both judges are barred from judicial functions for one year without pay and … Read more

Kano Sacks Two Judges for Tampering With Record, Unlawful Release of Convict

Court N10m Bail Protesters

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has dismissed two Sharia Court judges, Yusuf Kawu and Abdulmuminu Nuhu, over allegations of office misconduct. Additionally, Magistrate Nasir Ado was removed from his position following accusations of improper conduct. The Commission made these decisions during its 76th meeting, acting on recommendations from the Judiciary Public Complaint Committee (JPCC). … Read more

NJC Set To Review Misconduct Allegations Against Nigerian Judges

NJC Nigerian Judges

The National Judicial Council (NJC), led by Chief Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, is set to hold a significant meeting to review misconduct reports against numerous Nigerian judges, causing widespread anxiety within the judiciary. This will be the first quarterly and final council meeting of the year under Justice Kekere-Ekun, who has promised swift and decisive … Read more