Friday, July 10, 2026

National Judicial Council (NJC)

August 22, 2022

Group drags FCT tribunal before NJC, NBA over AMAC election judgement 

“We are calling on the NJC and other authorities to investigate the judgment.”

Christopher Maikalangu
January 26, 2022

Gov. Ugwuanyi swears in Raymond Ozoemena as Enugu chief judge

Mr Ozoemena promised the governor of his cooperation and support of the judiciary under his watch.

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Raymond Ozoemena
September 19, 2021

NJC recommends appointment of six chief judges, 31 judicial officers

All the recommended candidates are to be sworn in after approval by the president, their respective state governors and confirmation by the State Houses of Assembly.

Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad
June 16, 2021

Igbos sue NJC for lopsided appointment of Court of Appeal judges

A lawsuit filed by the Alaigbo against the National Judicial Council’s ‘lopsided’ appointment of Court of Appeal judges has been adjourned.

Alaigbo Development Foundation and CJN Tanko
June 15, 2021

After two months’ strike, judicial activities pick up at Abuja courts

“I have been coming to this court but they are always closed. Today, I am lucky they are around. I came to do affidavit for my age,” Mr Ibrahim narrated to The Gazette.

FCT High Court
June 11, 2021

Strike ineffective, waste of time, Ogun JUSUN, NBA say

JUSUN embarked on the strike on April 6 to press home their demand for the financial autonomy of the judiciary.

Judiciary Staff Union (JUSUN) and Nigeria Bar Association (NBA)
March 19, 2021

STATE-BY-STATE: NJC announces 18 new Court of Appeal Justices

The judicial body also announced new chief judges for several states, as well as the president of the Customary Court of Appeal in Delta.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad
March 1, 2021

Court of Appeal president in appointment scandal, denies wrongdoing

“This is clearly the handiwork of detractors who want to destabilise and scandalise the judiciary.”

Tanko