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The Nigerian judiciary once again came under scrutiny with the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, warning that justice in Nigeria is increasingly becoming a “purchasable commodity,” where …
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, has charged Nigerians to reflect on the legacy left behind by former President Muhammadu and draw inspiration from …
Buhari: CJN pays tribute, hails former President Read More
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called for an accountable and efficient financial stewardship within the nation’s judiciary in order to ensure that the scare …
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has commended the Constitutional Court of South Africa for its unwavering fidelity to constitutional values. Kekere-Ekun also lauded the court …
CJN to South African Court: Your fearless adjudication, unwavering fidelity commendable Read More
In this piece, KEHINDE OSASONA reminisces on the life and times of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria and a great jurist who just passed. His sojourn The former CJN, …
1936-2025: Life and Times of ex-CJN Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais, who died on Friday at 89, was a phenomenal jurist and statesman who served Nigeria …
Nigeria lost a phenomenal jurist in Uwais – Tinubu Read MoreThe Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Friday, cautioned legal practitioners in the country against hasty integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the country’s legal framework without properly …
CJN cautions against hasty AI’s integration into legal frame work Read MoreThe Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Monday, reiterated Nigeria’s judiciary commitment towards upholding the principles of fairness, accessibility and inclusivity within the justice delivery system. The CJN …
Nigeria’s judiciary will uphold principle of fairness, inclusivity – CJN Read MoreThe Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reiterated the need for judicial ICT staff to acquire cybersecurity best practices and encryption technologies training to be able to secure …
Cybersecurity, encryption training key to judicial ICT staff – CJN Read More
Despite exemplifying courage and vibrancy, the Nigerian judicial system still faces criticisms and an endless quest for holistic reforms, KEHINDE OSASONA writes. It would be an understatement to say that …
Has the nation’s judiciary fared well in integrity and delivery? Read MoreThe charge by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to the Body of Benchers to halt the downturn in the ethical standards of the legal profession in …
The CJN’s move to rekindle judicial ethics Read MoreA public interest group, Judiciary Watch Initiative, Abuja chapter, Wednesday lauded the Chief Justice of Nigeria ( CJN ), Kudirat Kekere Ekun for her efforts to entrench the needed reform …
Group lauds CJN’s reforms, mulls robust legal framework Read MoreA public interest group, Judiciary Watch Initiative, Abuja chapter, Wednesday, lauded the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for her efforts to entrench reforms in the judiciary and justice …
Reforms: Group lauds CJN, harps on robust legal framework Read MoreBy Abdullahi M. Gulloma and Kehinde Osasona Abuja The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has commended the Body of Benchers for their foresight and dedication in initiating the annual …
CJN Kekere-Ekun tasks Body of Benchers on reforms, Minister laments incarceration of 26, 000 kids Read More
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Monday held a peaceful march in Abuja with a call on the authorities to wade into the alleged politicization of the judiciary in …
Benue judicial crisis: Coalition protest in Abuja, demands Tinubu, CJN interventions Read MorePummeling judicial officers has become his pastime. Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu may present himself as an ethicist but in truth, he is not. He appears hell-bent on denigrating the temple …
Upbraiding the judiciary: What does Odinkalu want? Read MoreThe Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed concerns over the growing negative perception of the judiciary, restating needs for all stakeholders to work towards changing the narrative. The …
Growing negative perception not good for judiciary – CJN Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Monday September 30, 2024 swore in Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo, commonly known as Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Kekere-Ekun was sworn …
Breaking: Tinubu swears-in Justice Kekere-Ekun as 23rd substantive CJN Read More
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Monday, tasked judiciary officers to justify the confidence that the citizenry reposes in the integrity of their offices. The CJN also noted …
Inspire trust, confidence in judiciary, CJN tells officers Read More
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court over conflicting …
Breaking: CJN summons judges over conflicting orders on Kano Emirship tussle Read More
After many years of being remunerated on old salary scale, judicial officers in Nigeria, are set to receive salaries and allowances on new scale as proposed by President Bola Tinubu. …
Breaking: Jumbo pay for Judicial officers as Tinubu proposes N57.8m annual pay for CJN Read More
The Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has said that the judiciary has a role to play in all …
Secured maritime domain vital to economic advancement – CJN Read MoreThe Chief Justice of Nigeria and chairman, Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has charged lower court judges not to be boastful and pompous …
CJN to judges: Avoid being boastful, pompous in court Read More
President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has denied holding any secret meeting with the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Olukayode Ariwoola, in London in order to curry the favour of the judiciary …
I didn’t hold secret meeting with CJN in London – Tinubu Read More
A pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group on the aiges of Progressive Foundation Forum (PFF), on Friday, called for the resignation, suspension or sack of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice …
APC group asks CJN, Ariwoola to resign over Supreme Court judgements Read More