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Alleged misconduct: 27 High Court Judges to face NJC probe panels
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has constituted four probe panels to investigate 27 high court judges in the country over alleged judicial misconduct. A This is contained in a statement issued by the NJC Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye on Friday in Abuja. Oye said that the remaining 18 petitions were discountenanced for lacking in merit, abandoned or being subjudice.…
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Ododo presents 11 cars to judges in Kogi
Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, on Tuesday, presented additional 11 cars to judges in the state. Ododo, while presenting the cars to the state Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Mejabi, at Muhammad Buhar Square, Lokoja, promised to deliver the last batch very soon. The governor, represented by the Head of Service, Mr Elijah Evimemi, said that the gesture was a proof…
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Uzodimma swears-in 7 High Court, 3 Customary Court of Appeal judges
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo on Monday swore-in seven new judges of the State High Court and three Judges of the Customary Court of Appeal. Their appointment followed a recommendation by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly sworn-in High Court judges are Uchenna Njoku, Cletus Akowundu, Mathew Ijezie, Chukwumaeze Chibuogwu, Adaego…
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Ondo: Aiyedatiwa signs bill increasing judges to 35 into law
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Thursday in Akure, signed into law a bill to increase the number of judges in the state from 24 to 35. Aiyedatiwa said it was the first time the number of judges would be increased since the creation of the state. This, he said, was a demonstration of his unwavering commitment to justice,…
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NJC issues warning letters to 3 judges, bars them from elevation
The National Judicial Council (NJC) at its plenary of 105th Meeting has resolved to issue warning letters to three Judges and also barred them from elevation to higher bench for a period of time. This is contained in a Statement by Mr Soji Oye, the Director of Information of NJC on Friday in Abuja. The judges that will receive the…
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