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
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
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
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 affected members appealed to the judiciary to expedite action on the matter… EKO HOT BLOG reports that two years and still counting, the controversy surrounding the suspension of 14 Edo lawmakers remains unresolved. Speaking during a press conference on Monday in Abuja, the affected members of the Edo State House of Assembly appealed to … 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
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 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 (CJN), Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad on Monday swore in 18 judges to the Court of Appeal. Addressing the newly-sworn judges, Justice Tanko asked the judges to conduct their affairs within the ambit of the law and the oath of office administered on them. Read also: INEC Expects 20 Million New Voters … Read more
The appeal is contained in a statement issued by Mr Ahuraka Isah, the CJN’s Special Assistant on media and publicity strategy. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad on Tuesday pleaded with members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) to call of their ongoing strike in the interest of the nation. The … Read more
CJN Tasks Judge On Transparency The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad has asked the newly sworn-in acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Salisu Garba to always be transparent and uphold their oath of office. The CJN who gave the charge on Wednesday while swearing-in the new acting Chief … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Wednesday condemned courts, judges, lawyers and litigants for the sluggish rate of justice management. Tanko likewise criticized the advancement for overcrowded correctional centres. Justice Tanko Muhammad stated this at the ‘Colloquium of appellate Justices on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and anti-graft laws’. … Read more