Tag: Judges

National Judicial Council Recommends 22 Judges To Buhari For Appointment

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Four of the nominees were appointed to the Supreme Court while the others were nominated to other Nigerian courts. Details of the appointment is contained in a statement by the NJC spokesman, Soji Oye. Read full statement below; PRESS RELEASE13th August, 2020• NJC recommends appointment of four (4) Justices, Supreme Court of Nigeria, three (3) Heads of Court, eleven (11) Judges for State High Courts and four (4) Kadis, of Sharia Court of Appeal; The National Judicial Council under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Dr. Justice…

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Sanwo-Olu Swear-In 8 New Judges In Lagos State

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Sanwo-Olu Swear-In 8 New Judges In Lagos State.   To deepen the dispensation of justice in our state, today, I swore-in eight new Judges to strengthen our High Court following their confirmation by the National Judicial Council, the Executive Governor of Lagos State announced.   Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated; “On behalf of the government and people of Lagos, I say hearty congratulations to:   Hon. Justice Dorcas Taiwo Olatokun, Hon. Justice Yhaqub Gbadebo Oshoala, Hon. Justice Omotola Ibironke Oguntade, Hon. Justice Olufunke Sule-Amzat, Hon. Justice Dr. Rasul Oriyomi Olukolu, Hon.…

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NJC Suspends Two Judges over Alleged Malpractice

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-YOMMY AYILARA. NJC Suspends Two Judges over Alleged Malpractice The National Judicial Council has suspended two judges; the Acting President of Customary Court of Appeal in Imo State, Justice Francis Abosi and Justice Aliyu Liman of the Bauchi State High Court. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Director of Information of the Council, Soji Oye, on Friday, the 24th of April, 2020. According to the statement, the conclusion to sack the judges was taken during its 91st meeting held online on April 22, 2020, and it is…

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