The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The NJC made the nomination at its 106th meeting, which took place on August 14 and 15, and was presided over by the current Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) is set to make a crucial decision on Friday, August 16, that will shape the future of Nigeria’s judiciary. The council will meet to select a successor to the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 on August 22. Justice…
A group, the Coalition for Justice and Accountability has called on the National Judicial Council, NJC, to probe the Rivers State High Court following its recent judgement reinstating the sacked members of the state House of Assembly. Recalls that the Rivers State High Court presided over by Justice Okogbule Gbasam on Monday, declared that the…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, rose from its 104th meeting of December 6 and 7, 2023, affirming that Justice Adepele Ojo is still the recognised Chief Judge of Osun State. The Council directed Osun State to revert to status quo after declining the request of…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of 11 justices to the Supreme Court. A statement by the Director of Information of the apex court Soji Oye, said the recommendation was made at the 104th meeting of the council in Abuja on Wednesday. The recommended candidates would be sworn-in after the approval of…
