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 Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law, as announced by Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja. Earlier in March, President Tinubu introduced a bill titled: ‘A Bill for an Act to prescribe the … Read more
President Tinubu submits bill to increase salaries for judicial officers to House. Bill aims to improve salaries, allowances, and benefits for judicial workers. Speaker reads bill titled “Prescribing Salaries and Allowances for Judicial Officers” during plenary. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has forwarded an executive bill seeking to provide new salaries and allowances … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has promised a thorough review of the remuneration templates of judicial officers in the country. Receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), the president in a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the battle against corruption necessitated a … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has initiated investigations into seven judges accused of corruption. Petitions against 25 other judges, including retired Justice Mary Peter Odili, have been dismissed. The NJC has taken action based on recommendations from investigation committees and has recommended the appointment of 37 judicial officers to various positions.. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Senate has raised the retirement age for judicial officers in Nigeria from 65 to 70 years. The bill was passed during the plenary session and transmitted for presidential assent. The move seeks to ensure uniformity in retirement age and pension rights of judicial officers in superior courts of records. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
In his ruling, Justice Obaseki-Osaghae ordered an upward review of the salaries of the affected judicial workers every year or at most every two years She also awarded a five hundred thousand judgement cost, in favour of the claimant, to be paid by the first, second, and third respondents EDITOR’S PICK UK Election: Kemi Badenoch Slams … Read more