Tag: Walter Onnoghen

“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 president says he is praying for Nigerians to tolerate his government.

SERAP said the committee is best made up of retired judges

The Zamfara government approves the dismissal of a judge over N200, 000 bribe.

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.

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.”

The five were among the 1,468 called to bar on July 13.

A maximum of five junior counsel should accompany a principal counsel to court, the judge said.

The legal tussle had strained the unity of the PDP.

The court will explain its decision on a later date.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria also said conflicting judgements were good.

Courts orders including those of the Supreme Court are being ignored by the Nigerian government.

"Bathroom facilities are non-existent, stationary and basic office equipment are also not available."

The swearing-in ceremony was conducted Tuesday inside the council chambers of Aso Rock presidential villa, Abuja.

Mr. Onnoghen, 67, was born in Kruiku Town, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State.

The announcement comes four months after Mr. Onnoghen was first recommended to Mr. Buhari as the next head of the ...

The non-confirmation of Mr. Onnoghen as substantive chief judge has led to criticisms of the presidency.