Tag: NJC
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A reply to Chidi Odinkalu: NJC was unfair to Justice Inyang, JCA – By Alex Morgan
After reading the article entitled “Blessed Are The Crooked Judges’ by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, a legal mind for whom I have nothing but respect, I can’t but agree that the article aptly captures the decisions reached at the 108th Meeting of the National Judiciary Commission (NJC) held on April 29 and 30, 2025.
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Benue Assembly dares NJC, insists State Chief Judge stands removed
The Benue State House of Assembly has said that the State Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Maurice Ikpambese, stands removed from office.
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NJC reacts over suspension of Chief Judge of Benue
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has disclosed that Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese remains the Chief Judge of Benue State.
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Benue Assembly suspends Chief Judge
The Benue State Assembly has suspended the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, for alleged misappropriation and mismanagement of the budgetary allocation and finances of the state Judiciary.
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BREAKING! NJC heavy hammer falls on Rivers, Anambra judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended Justice G. C Aguma of the High Court of Rivers State and Justice A.O Nwabunike of the Anambra State High Court from performing judicial functions. “They were both suspended for the period of one year without pay and placed on watch list for two years thereafter,”. According to…
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Misconduct: 27 High Court Judges face NJC probe panels
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has constituted four probe panels to investigate 27 high court judges in the country over alleged judicial misconduct.
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JUST IN: NJC recommends new CJN to replace Justice Ariwoola
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun, cfr as the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to replace Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON.
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NJC summons FHC CJ, Kano CJ over Emirate tussle
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court over the conflicting interim injunctions issued by judges of both courts concerning the Kano Emirate tussle.
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NJC bars 3 judges from elevation
The National Judicial Council (NJC) at its plenary of 105th Meeting has resolved to issue warning letters to three Judges and also barred them from elevation to higher bench for a period of time.
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Stakeholders seek review of NJC roles in judicial appointments
Stakeholders have called for a review of the role of the National Judicial Council (NJC) in discharging its responsibility for judicial appointments into the Superior Court of record.