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Ekiti State Chief Judge, John Adeyeye, passes away

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice John Oyewole Adeyeye, has passed away. He died at the age of 64. He passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at a tertiary hospital in Ekiti after a brief illness, according to sources close to the judiciary. Justice Adeyeye’s journey in the legal field spanned decades. Born in […]

CJN summons Chief Judge, sets up panel to investigate judges over rulings in Rivers political crisis

October 29, 2024Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Federal and state high courts judges involved in reported conflicting rulings in political cases rocking Rivers State are now officially being investigated by a panel of the National Judicial Council (NJC). Reports say, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on Monday held a meeting with the panel in her office and gave a […]

NJC sacks Osun State High Court Judge for professional misconduct

December 7, 2023December 8, 2023Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Nigeria’s National Judicial Council (NJC), on Thursday, recommended the compulsory retirement of a judge of the Osun State High Court, Justice S. O. Falola. Falola was found guilty by the NJC for granting a garnishee order absolute against Polaris Bank for the sum of N283,174,000.00 in a questionable manner. Reports say, the Osun State judge […]

Chief Judge injured as court building collapses in Ekiti

July 13, 2023Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Nigeria, Justice John Adeyeye, escaped death on Wednesday, when a section of the state high court complex collapsed on him while in the office. Adeyeye was still in his chamber while the unfortunate incident occurred. The incident caused palpable tension and apprehension around the premises of the court located at […]

Prolonged incarceration is a breach of constitutional rights of persons ―Oyo State Chief Judge

January 9, 2023Bode DoluLeave a Comment

As part of his three days tour of prisons within the State, the Chief judge of Oyo State, Nigeria, Justice Munta Abimbola, said on Monday at the Agodi correctional centre, that any prolonged incarceration is a breach of the constitutional rights of persons. According to Justice Abimbola, it is undisputed that the law recognises certain […]

Court stops Ondo govt from investigating chief judge

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021Bode DoluLeave a Comment

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, restrained the Ondo State government from investigating the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu over a viral video made by a citizen of the state, Olupelumi Fagboyegun. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who gave the order while delivering a judgement in the suit brought by the CJ against Governor Oluwarotimi […]