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Senate insists on probing former CJN despite resignation
…seeks measures to avert crisis in judiciary The Senate on Tuesday mandated its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, to go ahead with the probe of the crisis in the judiciary by looking into the complaints raised in the petition by the Justices of the Supreme Court against the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko…
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Tinubu salutes Fashola at 59
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on his 59th birthday. Tinubu saluted Fashola for his outstanding public service record as governor of Lagos State and on his current job as a minister of the Federal Republic. “I specially congratulate the Honourable Minister, Mr. Babatunde Raji…
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Buhari jets out to Portugal on state visit
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, June 28, depart Abuja on a State Visit to Portugal at the invitation of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. This was contained in a statement by his media office on Tuesday. The President, who will hold official talks with his Portuguese counterpart will be conferred with the country’s National Honour and decorated with ‘Great…
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NASS may amend Electoral Act in favour of direct primaries
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said that efforts will be made by the National Assembly to amend the electoral act to serve as safeguard against weaknesses identified in the law. Lawan made this known on Tuesday in a short remark at plenary, following a matter of national importance brought to the floor by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC, Kebbi North). Rising…
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Adeyemi College of Education staff protest, demand appointment of substantive VC
By Temitope Adedeji, Akure The non-teaching staff of Adeyemi College of Education Ondo, Ondo State on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest, demanding the appointment of a substantive vice chancellor for the institution. The protesting workers blocked the Ore-Ondo road, restricting vehicular movement, thereby causing traffic on the busy road. The institution was upgraded to a university status in January this…
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Buhari emotional on Justice Muhammed’s resignation, confers second highest national honour on ex-CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari says the tenure of Justice Tanko Muhammed as the Chief Justice of Nigeria witnessed several landmark, jurisprudential and policy decisions. Buhari in a statement after the former CJN dropped his resignation letter, praised him for dealing “firmly with the issue of reckless and indiscriminate grant of ex-parte Orders that was assuming serious dimensions.” The president said history…
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129 lawyers shortlisted for elevation as SANs
One hundred and twenty nine lawyers have been shortlisted by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2022. This was contained in a statement by the chief registrar of the Supreme Court, who doubles as the Secretary of the LPPC, Hajo Sarki-Bello. Sarki-Bello said the shortlist comprised candidates…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari administers oath of office to Justice Ariwoola as Acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn-in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria following the unexpected resignation of the former CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. Justice Muhammad resigned on Sunday citing ill-health. The Acting CJN is the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court. The ceremony, which took place at the Council Chamber was attended by the Vice…
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UPDATE: How 14 Supreme Court justices forced CJN Ibrahim Tanko to resign
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Tanko on Monday resigned from office after a running battle with his colleagues. Tanko had cited ill-health as his reason for leaving office before his due date of retirement. According to sources however, although the CJN had been battling with his health for some time, he didn’t resign from office because of it.…
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BREAKING: Justice Tanko Muhammad resigns as CJN
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned from office. According to reports, the CJN tendered his resignation Sunday evening, citing ill-health. The next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, is expected to be sworn in as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. Until his resignation, reports had it that Justice Muhammad was seriously ill.…
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