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Obaseki: PDP reports Port Harcourt judge to CJN for “taking sides”

John Ogunsemore Jun 24, 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reported Justice Emmanuel Obile of the Port Harcourt Division of the Federal High Court to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Mohammed for barring Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki from…

Law

Chief Justice Of Nigeria Directs Courts To Hear Only Urgent Matters

Samdra Umeh May 4, 2020 0

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Monday, directed all Heads of Courts to abide by previous circulars shutting down courts to hear only urgent, essential and time-bound matters. SEE ALSO: Each High Court in Oyo handles over 500 cases-…

Features

COVID-19: NJC Shuts Down Court Proceedings In Nigeria

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq Mar 23, 2020 0

Court Proceedings nationwide have been shut down by the National Judicial Council (NJC) as part of precautionary measures to contain the outbreak of Coronavirus in Nigeria. According to a directive of the Chairman of NJC, who…

Features

Killings: Rights group threatens to drag Buhari, Osinbajo, Lawan, CJN to ICC

John Ogunsemore Mar 7, 2020 0

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) says President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the leaders of the other arms of government may have cases to answer at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes…

Government

CAN Kicks Against CJN For Soliciting Inclusion Of Sharia Into Constitution

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq Dec 16, 2019 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has kicked against the statement made by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad, which solicited for amendment to be made in the Nigerian Constitution to accommodate "peculiarities of…

Government

Atiku Vs Buhari: CJN Assumes Headship Of Panel, As Hearing Begins

David Oct 30, 2019 0

Justice Tanko Muhammad, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has become the head of the seven-man panel of Justices of the Supreme Court. Tanko's assumption of the panel came after the appeal the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its…

News

CJN Reads Riot Act To Those Disobeying Court Orders, Nigerians Mock Him

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq Oct 13, 2019 0

At the launching of the 9th House of Representatives Legislative Agenda in Abuja, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Mohammed Tanko, issued a warning against disobedience to the orders of courts in Nigeria. The Chief Justice who…

Law

CJN swears in Justice Tsoho as acting Chief Judge, Federal High Court

Taiye Agbaje Jul 26, 2019 0

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Friday, swore in Justice John Tsoho as acting Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court. His appointment was sequel to the retirement of Justice Adamu AbdulKafarati, who…

Government

It’s official! Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammad as CJN

Samuel Oduoye Jul 24, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The swearing-in took place at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, according to the verified Twitter handle of the Presidency. Tanko…

News

Senate confirms Mohammad Tanko as CJN

Julius Toba-Jegede Jul 17, 2019 0

The Senate has confirmed Justice Tanko Mohammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The confirmation followed a two-hour question and answer session between the senators and…

Government

Breaking: Senate confirms Tanko Muhammad as CJN

Julius Toba-Jegede Jul 17, 2019 0

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justice Tanko Muhammad ss the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan announced the confirmation on Wednesday at the plenary few minutes after…

News

Buhari asks Senate to confirm Justice Tanko Mohammed as CJN

Julius Toba-Jegede Jul 11, 2019 0

President Mohammadu Buhari has sent a letter requesting the Senate to confirm the appointment of Tanko Mohammed as the substantive Chief Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan read the…

Law

NJC recommends appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN

Ebere Agozie Jul 10, 2019 0

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari, the appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Mr Soji Oye, the Director of Information of the NJC…

News

NJC confirms Onnoghen’s voluntary retirement

Martins Odeh Jun 10, 2019 0

The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Monday confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s acceptance of voluntary retirement of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Mr Soji Oye, the council’s Director of Information…

Law

New Chief Justice Of Nigeria Falsified His Age – Businessman Claims, Drags Him To Court

Aderogba George May 21, 2019 0

A 46-year-old businessman, Mr Tochi Michael, has dragged Justice Tanko Muhammad, the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) before an FCT High Court over alleged age falsification. In the originating summon with suit No.…

Government

NJC approves Buhari’s request to appoint Tanko as Acting CJN for 3 months

Sadiya Hamza Apr 20, 2019 0

The National Judicial Council has approved the request of Preisent Umhammadu Buhari for the extension of appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria for another three months. The decision which is contained…

Law

Onnoghen: NJC asks President Buhari to send ex-CJN on compulsory retirement

Samuel Oduoye Apr 4, 2019 0

The National Judicial Commission (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of Walter Onnoghen, the suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). The NJC had on Wednesday deliberated on the petition filed against him by the Economic and…

Law

Opposition parties fix Friday to protest against moves to arrest Onnoghen

Samuel Oduoye Feb 14, 2019 0

Sequel to the directive issued by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Wednesday that the Department of State Services should arrest the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, opposition parties in the country are planning…

Government

CCT grants application to put CJN in custody ahead of his trial on Friday

Ademola Ademiluyi Feb 13, 2019 0

CCT has just ordered the apprehension of the suspended CJN, Walter Onngoghen. The directive enlisted major security agencies for the task, asking them to ensure that he is available for his trial on Friday, 15th of this month. The panel,…

Law

Onnoghen: Hearing stalled on ex-CJN’s appeals as appellate court fails to form quorum

Samuel Oduoye Feb 13, 2019 0

The hearing of the three appeals filed by the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, was on Tuesday stalled at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The Court of Appeal was unable to form a quorum to consider the ex-CJN’s…

Politics

How Buhari Can Save Nigeria From Further Decay – Agbakoba

John Ogunsemore Feb 3, 2019 0

Human rights lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari must retire if he wants to halt the trend of decay of the nation's institutions and polity. The respected lawyer disclosed this in an interview…

Government

What Exactly Did Onnoghen Say On Asset Declaration? Read Full Text Here

Femi Famutimi Feb 1, 2019 0

The controversy trailing the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, rumbles on, but what brought about it in the first place? In an exclusive report from TheCable, his declaration documents reveal exactly what he…

Law

NBA meets Osinbajo to consider six-point resolution to Onnoghen’s case

Samuel Oduoye Jan 31, 2019 0

Findings have revealed that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is working on a lasting solution to the judicial crisis which erupted after the suspension of he former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. A NBA has earlier in the…

Opinion

The Conspiracy Against The Rule Of Law, by Jerome-Mario Utomi

Jerome-Mario Utomi Jan 30, 2019 0

The irrational vibes coming from the supporters of the controversial suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen, as the Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari and in his place swore-in Justice Tanko Muhammed as the new Acting…

Government

Onnoghen Fights Back, Sues Federal Government

Femi Famutimi Jan 30, 2019 0

The recently suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal government over his suspension. According to TheCable, the suit was filed by Wole Olanipekun, Adegboyega Awomolo, Kanu Agabi and…

Government

Onnoghen: Atiku Doesn’t Know the Difference Between Suspension and Sacking- Tinubu

Femi Famutimi Jan 30, 2019 0

An elder statesman, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hit out at critics of the suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen, especially Atiku Abubakar whom he said doesn't know the difference between a suspension and a sacking. The former Lagos State…

Government

Lawyers protest FG’s suspension of CJN Onnoghen

Christian Njoku/Benson Ezugwu Jan 29, 2019 0

The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Cross River chapter, on Tuesday held a peaceful protest against the suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Muhammadu Buhari. The chapter, which comprises…

Politics

Buhari hosts APC Senators, Candidates to a dinner at Aso Rock

Ismail Chafe Jan 29, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted All Progressives Congress (APC) Senators and candidates to a dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents after the dinner, the National Chairman of APC,…

Politics

Ortom accuses FG of persecution, says ‘cabal’ planning to kill him

Samuel Oduoye Jan 29, 2019 0

The Governor of Benue State, Mr Samuel Ortom, on Monday accused the Federal Government of plotting his death. Ortom disclosed this during a media briefing in Abuja. He noted that he was being persecuted, and that the Federal Government…

News

Breaking: Police seals off ex-CJN Onnoghen’s office

Samuel Oduoye Jan 28, 2019 0

The police in Abuja have sealed off the office of the suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen. It was gathered that the police stormed the office which is located within the supreme court premises on Monday morning.…

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