NJC sacks Osun State High Court Judge for professional misconduct

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 […]

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Chief Judge injured as court building collapses in Ekiti

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Court stops Ondo govt from investigating chief judge

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 […]

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