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Nigerian Judiciary

N9.4bn Bribe: ICPC Explains Why It Cannot Prosecute Judges, Lawyers Involved

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 3, 2021 0

A survey conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) has shown that N9.4bn bribes were exchanged in the judiciary from 2018 to 2020. The body has however stated that it may not be able…

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Problem of Nigerian Judiciary is Capacity, not Independence – Sen. Basiru

Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Feb 27, 2020 0

Sen. Ajibola Basiru (APC-Osun Central) says the problem of Nigerian Judiciary is lack of capacity rather than independence. He said that weak is affecting the ability of the Judiciary to fairly and efficiently dispense justice.…

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Buhari Will Not Do Anything To Undermine Judiciary’s Independence – Presidency

Jide Oct 10, 2016 0

Following the recent arrest of some judges by the Department of State Security (DSS), the presidency has come out to clear the air, emphasising that the arrests are not an attack on the judiciary. The Senior Special Assistant on Media to…

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These People Are About To Bring Anarchy To Nigeria – Sheriff Raises Alarm

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 17, 2016 0

Embattled factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, has said that some judges in Nigeria are about to bring anarchy to Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Sheriff requested that…

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What Must Happen For Nigeria To Move Forward – Obasanjo Reveals

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 14, 2016 0

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that for Nigerian to move forward, the Judiciary must clear the political and economic mess ravaging the country. Obasanjo stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, July 12, at the official…

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Diaspora London Conference: Buhari Declares INEC Corrupt, Judiciary Partial

Ahmed Muhammed Mar 8, 2013 0

Former Head of State, perennial presidential candidate and the leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, General Muhammadu Buhari, has accused the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission of being mired in corrupt…