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Governor Adeleke sacks Osun Chief Judge

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:03:42 +0000

Justice Adepele Ojo, the Chief Justice of Osun State, was recently fired by the state’s government. Justice Olayinka David Afolabi was elevated to the position of acting chief judge in her stead. On Thursday, spokesman Olawale Rasheed for Governor Ademola Adeleke made the announcement. The announcement said that Justice Afolabi’s appointment as Acting CJ was [...]

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Chief Judge in Bauchi frees 31 inmates awaiting trial

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:13:52 +0000

Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, the Chief Judge of Bauchi State, recently released 31 people who were waiting to stand trial from various prisons in the state. She also issued a stern warning to the state’s young people to stay away from criminal activity. On Tuesday, the CJ led the state Committee on Prerogative of Mercy [...]

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Senate Confirms Justice John Tsoho As Chief Judge of Federal High Court

David Folami — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:47:50 +0000

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice John Tsoho as the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. This confirmation is coming after a report submitted by Sen. Michael Bamidele, Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters which recommended the confirmation of Tsoho’s appointment. Presenting the report, Sen. Michael revealed that [...]

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N10m Corruption Scandal: EFCC arraigns Ex-Enugu Chief Judge, Innocent Umezuluike

Ade Adewale — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:07:55 +0000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday July 14, 2017 arraigned a former Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice, Innocent Azubuike Umezuluike before Justice A.O. Onovo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Enugu, Enugu State on a one-count charge of use of office to confer corrupt and unfair advantage contrary to Section [...]

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EFCC Clears Air On Ibrahim Magu’s Visit To Rivers Chief Judge

David Folami — Wed, 10 May 2017 17:12:30 +0000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cleared the air on the visit of its Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu to the Chief Judge of Rivers on Monday. It said that contrary to speculation, the visit was not connected to any of its cases pending before the chief judge, Justice Adama Iyayi-Lamikanra. EFCC spokesman, [...]

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Sule Lamido Challenges Transfer Of His Case

David Folami — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 03:31:41 +0000

Former governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido, has challenged the transfer of his criminal suit at Federal High Court, Abuja, from Justice Adeniyi Ademola to Justice B. O. Quadri for determination. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, transferred the case to Quadri following Ademola’s arraignment and trial in an Abuja High [...]

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