It’s Buhari, National Assembly’s duty to set up special anti-corruption courts – CJN Onnoghen
Mr Onnoghen spoke with State House Correspondents after meeting with the President.
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Mr Onnoghen spoke with State House Correspondents after meeting with the President.
He defines corruption as "not limited to bribe-taking, but includes the giving of judgements or orders based on any consideration ...
The 13-point reform is aimed at fighting corruption and ensuring speedy and transparent delivery of justice.
Mr. Oloyede, a professor of Islamic Studies, was President of the Association of African Universities (AAU).
The Supreme Court will henceforth only serve processes by electronic means, says Mr. Onnoghen.
The late Musdapher served as the CJN from August, 2011 - July, 2012.
Mr. Musdapher died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 75.
The INEC chief paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
"If mass media are allowed to judge, unpopular people and unpopular causes will fare very badly," he says
The group urges rescheduling of annual conference of judges.
“The complete and real independence of the judiciary is thus a reflection of the nation and of freedom."
“I am aware that the majority of judicial officers are learned and incorruptible.”
The National Judicial Council has set up a committee to monitor hearing of the cases
The lists contain corruption cases before all federal and state courts
The Chief Justice of the Federation confirms the decision.
The Zamfara government approves the dismissal of a judge over N200, 000 bribe.
The party urges all Nigerians to get their permanent voters cards to elect only credible persons into public offices.
The lawmaker had asked the Supreme Court to review its earlier judgment.
The Supreme Court delivered 243 judgements out of 1,362 cases, in 2016/2017.
The CJN said the public still holds its perception about the judiciary.
Mr. Obono-Obla, a human rights lawyer, had called for judicial reforms.
A newspaper had on Wednesday reported that the EFCC was investigating the CJN
The commission admitted it received petitions against Mr. Onnoghen.
"There is no denial of the fact that there are few bad eggs in the Judiciary.”
Mr. Owasanoye is coming on board with a wealth of experience.
