The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will inaugueate 87 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) on Monday, in a ceremony at the Supreme Court’s main courtroom. The ceremony comes days after Ms Kekere-Ekun’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday. The ceremony marking the official commencement of the 2024/2025…
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Sunday, congratulated the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on her swearing-in, hailing her as a role model for Nigerian girls and women. In a congratulatory message, the First Lady praised Justice Kekere-Ekun’s exemplary journey, showcasing the power of education, hard work, and consistency. According to…
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, whose controversial role in a 2020 Supreme Court judgment led to her being denied entry into the United States, has acted as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) in an acting capacity. Kekere-Ekun’s appointment now awaits confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, where President Bola Tinubu is expected to lend his support. If…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dragged Justice Usman Na’Abba of the Kano High Court for allegedly breaching the extant provision of the law while granting an Ex-parte motion suspending its national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje from the party. In a petition to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, and the NJC,…
Chidi Odinkalu, a Professor of Practice in International Human Rights Law at Tufts University’s Fletcher School, has accused the Nigerian judiciary of nepotism. He made the allegation in a post on X. The allegations stemmed from the publication of a list by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) detailing potential candidates for appointment as judges of…
The House of Representatives has passed a bill outlining new salaries and allowances for judicial officers in the country. Under the new structure, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) would receive a monthly salary of N5.4 million, totalling over N64.5 million annually, along with other benefits. Recall that President Bola Tinubu sent a letter along…
