Chief Justice of Nigeria

Appeal Court Upturns Ex CJN Onnoghen’s Conviction, Restores His Seized Funds

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has discharged and acquitted a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, from his conviction for false asset declaration by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).…

NJC Recommends Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Nigeria’s New CJN

Moses Idika

As the Justice Olukayode Ariwola prepares to bow out as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Adetokunbo Motonmori Kekere-Ekun as his replacement. Justice Kekere-Ekun is a…

CJN Olukayode Ariwoola Appoints Wike’s Wife, 21 Other Justices to the Court of Appeal

Moses Idika

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has approved the appointment of 22 Justices for appointment to the Court of Appeal. 89 Justices from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…