Friday, July 3, 2026

National Judicial Council

June 3, 2026

Gov Alia swears in new high court judge, reaffirms commitment to judiciary

Mr Alia described the judiciary as the last hope of the common man. 

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
February 22, 2026

It’s time to save judicial appointments from corruption

The appointment of judges in Nigeria has become something akin to a life-and-death contest

JUDGES IN RIVERS
January 23, 2026
Tinubu and CJN
November 1, 2025
Bode George
October 14, 2025

PDP lawmakers want judges cautioned over interference in party affairs  

The caucus made the call in a statement signed by its leader, Fred Agbedi (PDP-Bayelsa).

PDP lawmakers in Green Chamber
August 28, 2025

Law sought to bar party members, appointees from INEC jobs

“We must make democracy to be sustainable in Nigeria and we must make citizens to participate,” said Mr Osifo.

Prof. Yakub Mahmood
April 22, 2025

Compromised judiciary affecting legitimacy of Nigeria’s democracy: HEDA

Mr Arigbagbu stressed the need for the judiciary to gain public trust, which he said had waned due to a credibility crisis.

Lady Justice photo used to illustrate the story
March 10, 2025

NJC asked to probe Osun judge over controversial LG polls

The APC chieftain said the order granted by the judge raised questions about the court hierarchy, which the NJC must answer.

Justice A.A. Aderibigbe, NJC
August 19, 2024

Appeal Court to hear ex-CJN Onnoghen’s suit challenging his removal from office on Tuesday

The Code of Conduct Tribunal had in 2019 convicted Mr Onnoghen in all the six-count charges of breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

Walter Onnoghen
July 4, 2024

Judicial Commission: Court gives two Kano judges 48-hour to resign

“The judges should desist from performing executive functions assigned to them by the governor of Kano state in courtrooms meant to adjudicate disputes,” the court ruled.

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