Tag: Onnoghen
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JUST: CCT fixes date for judgement in Onnoghen’s trial
The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday fixed Thursday for its final judgment in the charges of false and non-declaration of assets instituted against Justice Walter Onnoghen, who reportedly resigned as the Chief Justice of Nigeria on April 4. The Danladi Umar-led three-man bench fixed the date for judgment after the prosecution led by Mr.…
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CCT Trial: FG seeks conviction as Onnoghen maintains innocence
The Federal Government is seeking a jail sentence for the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen in his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal( CCT). But Onnoghen who is accused of failing to declare his assets immediately after assuming office is pleading with the tribunal to set him free. The charges…
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FG insists on continuing Onnoghen’s trial despite resignation
Indications emerged on Wednesday that the Federal Government has opted to continue with the trial of the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). It was confirmed on Wednesday at the CCT that Onnoghen’s lawyers have filed their final address. The prosecution team is expected to submit…
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Onnoghen did not resign as CJN – Lawyer
A lawyer to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has shed light on the purported resignation of his client. Adegboyega Awomolo who is lead counsel to the embattled CJN in his false assets declaration trial said Onnoghen’s decision is a retirement and not a resignation from office. Recall that the media was awash of…
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Onnoghen: One day, a sitting Nigerian president will also be docked – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in a reaction to the trial and eventual resignation of suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Friday said no one was above the law and that era of impunity were totally gone. The party said a time is coming when a sitting President who misbehaves will…
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APC reacts to Onnoghen’s resignation
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday said the resignation of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen has vindicated the action taken against him by President Muhammadu Buhari as well as the party’s earlier call for his resignation. Justice Onnoghen’s resignation came a few hours after the National Judicial Council reportedly…
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Presidency keeps mum on status of Onnoghen’s resignation letter to Buhari
The presidency has yet to confirm the receipt of a letter of resignation by the suspended Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen, 24 hours after the speculation went viral. According to reports, Onnoghen’s resignation letter was submitted to the Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari, by some Justices of the…
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BREAKING: Onnoghen resigns as Chief Justice of Nigeria
Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect. According to a report by TheCable, the embattled CJN who is facing the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, trial over alleged false assets declaration turned in his resignation letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday evening. Prior to this, the…
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Revealed! What NJC told Buhari to do to Onnoghen
The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Wednesday recommended the compulsory retirement of the Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Walter Onnoghen, based on “incontrovertible” findings on him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC). It asked President Muhammadu Buhari to give effect to the recommendation immediately. But the NJC urged the President to allow Justice…
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BREAKING: NJC decides on petitions against Onnoghen, Muhammad; writes Buhari
The National Judicial Council (NJC) says it has reached decisions on the petitions written against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, and the justice acting in his stead, Tanko Muhammad. The decisions have been communicated to President Muhammadu Buhari for action, the council said Wednesday. Onnoghen is accused by the Code of Conduct…