The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says it is not acceptable for some judges to continue to delay the delivery of verdicts on cases before them. Kekere-Ekun stated this in Abuja on Tuesday at the third annual National Judicial Council (NJC) conference on judges’ performance evaluation. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court … 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
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 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
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the newly appointed acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. He said that the appointment was well deserved. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC Holds Emergency Meeting as Police … Read more
Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun CFR, widely known as Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, is a distinguished Nigerian jurist who has been serving as the Chief Justice of Nigeria since 22 August 2024, following the retirement of Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. She was sworn in today, 23 August 2024. marking a significant moment in Nigeria’s judicial history. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Supreme Court has confirmed Udofia as APC gubernatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom State. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun delivered the unanimous judgement in the suit identified as SC/CV/158/2023. The court struck out Ita Enang’s appeal and upheld the January 19th judgement of the Court of Appeal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has upheld … Read more
The Supreme Court has affirmed Umar Namadi as APC guber candidate in Jigawa state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court, on Friday, affirmed the incumbent Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi as the lawful gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State. The apex court, in a unanimous judgment … Read more
Court Gives Final Verdict On Use Of Hijab In Secondary Schools. The court overruled Lagos State on its restriction of the use of head covering (hijab) by female Muslim students of public schools in the State. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Read Full Text As Atiku Gives Reasons For Picking Okowa Over Wike In Last Minute [JUST … Read more