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Godwin Onah

February 24, 2026

Cross River magistrates suspend strike, give September deadline

The magistrates resumed strike on February 8 over alleged welfare issues and the state government’s non-fulfilment of promises made in 2023.

Justice Akon Ikpeme
February 20, 2026

Cross River magistrates sustain strike, insist on official vehicles deal

Mr Onah said the dispute with the government centred principally on the provision of official vehicles for the over 74 magistrates in the state.

Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court,
February 9, 2026

Cross River magistrates resume strike over unfulfilled welfare demands

MAN had, on February 2, issued notice of strike to the government.

Scales of justice
February 3, 2026

Cross River magistrates to resume indefinite strike February 9

The association stated that the government reneged on its earlier promised that led to the suspension of the industrial action.

Cross River State/Wig and gown
December 9, 2024

Cross River magistrates begin indefinite strike over poor welfare

In the document, the magistrates noted that the strike would not cease until the government met their demands.

Magistrates’ Association of Nigeria (MAN)
November 28, 2024

Magistrates in Cross River begin three-day warning strike

Magistrates in Cross River on Wednesday embarked on a three-day warning strike over alleged poor welfare and other conditions of service.

judges
November 8, 2024

Poor Welfare: Cross River magistrates threaten strike, give govt seven-day ultimatum

They also demanded the rehabilitation of magistrate courts across the state and the non-provision of official vehicles to members.

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