Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Chief Justice of Nigeria

July 7, 2024

CJN Ariwoola to swear in daughter-in-law, 11 others as high court judges Wednesday

A statement by Supreme Court spokesperson Festus Akande said the swearing-in ceremony will be held in the main courtroom of the apex court by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday.

CJN Ariwoola
April 27, 2024

Stakeholders seek review of NJC’s role in Supreme Court appointments

Participants noted the need to professionalise the administration of the courts.

National Judicial Council
March 7, 2024

CJN Ariwoola, chief judge counter suit challenging appointment of their daughters, others as FCT High Court judges

In a preliminary objection dated March 1, Messrs Ariwoola and Baba-Yusuf urged the court to dismiss the suit seeking to stop appointing 12 FCT High Court judges.

Ariwoola and Baba-Yusuf
February 21, 2024

Minister lauds judiciary for attracting investors to power sector

The minister said that the country had started the journey towards critical reforms in the power sector.

Adebayo Adelabu
February 20, 2024

CJN Ariwoola demands justice, equity from Tinubu, other West African leaders

The CJN called on President Bola Tinubu and other West African leaders to use justice and equity to build a prosperous region.

CJN ARIWOOLA; TINUBU
January 15, 2024

Tinubu, Akpabio, others honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes

Mr Tinubu, after that, signed the anniversary register and released the ceremonial pigeons as a symbol of national peace and freedom.

TINUBU AND OTHERS AT EVENT
December 13, 2023

Federal High Court judges are ‘lone rangers’: CJN Ariwoola

“If you need to take a break to consult your notes, consult your books before you rule; no application by counsel is simple,” Mr Ariwoola advised the judges.

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Federal High Court judges
October 29, 2023

Despite N165 billion allocation, Nigerian judges continue to suffer under Kayode Ariwoola’s leadership: Justice Dattijo

Justice Dattijo said the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court earns “N1.2m per month” while the justices “take home N751,000 in a month.”

Justice Muhammad Dattijo
October 4, 2023

Public opinion cannot override constitution, CJN tells new judges

He charged the judges to always apply constitutional provisions in deciding cases that may be assigned to them.

CJN Ariwoola