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Breaking News : Conflicting Orders- CJN summons Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and Chief Judge of Kano State High Court.
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NOTIFICATION OF FEDERAL HIGH COURT ANNUAL VACATION
FOR YEAR 2023.
Details 👇🏾 👇🏾 👇🏾
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Hon. Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem is confirmed as the Honorable President of the Court of Appeal.
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Hon. Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem is confirmed as the Honorable President of the Court of Appeal.
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DISCLAIMER
The attention of the National Judicial Council has been drawn to a fake letter dated 14 July 2023,...........
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FLASH:
NJC releases the List of 70 successful candidates recommended for appointment as Heads of courts and Judicial Officers of the FCT High court and State sharia court of Appeal.
Details:
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FLASH:
After two days virtual meeting, NJC constitutes a 10 - Man Committee to develop a template for Court sitting ,recommends compulsory retirement of two Judges and appoints 70 Judicial Officers for for Federal and State Judiciaries. Details👇
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NJC SACKS ONE JUDGE FOR MISCONDUCT ; EMPANELS 12 COMMITTEES TO INVESTIGATE JUDICIAL OFFICERS.
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National Judicial Council (NJC)
Recommends Appointment of twenty-two (22) Judicial officers for Federal and State Judiciaries. *Issues letter of warning to a Judge.
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Flash⚡: NJC issues warning letters to three Judges,bars them from elevation to a higher Bench for a period,empanels eight investigative Committees against Judges & appoints 86 Judicial Officers.
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Chief Judge Lagos gives new directives to Lagos State Courts.
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National Judicial Council (NJC) Wishes our esteemed followers; Happy new year and prosperous 2024. Hope to have a wonderful year 2024 filled with peace and happiness with great expectations.
NJC will continue to inform our followers of all vital Judicial matters as they unfolds
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NJC recommends appointment of 11 Supreme Court Justices, 1 Justice of Court of Appeal, 6 Heads of Court and 26 other Judicial Officers.
Full details: 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
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President Muhammadu Buhari signs Executive Order 10 of 2020 granting financial autonomy to State Legislature and State Judiciary.
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You are welcome to the National Judicial Council of Nigeria
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Sequel to the submission of the Report of the 10-Man Committee to develop template for Court sittings, CJN issues Guidelines for Court sittings and related matters in the Covid-19 period to all Heads of Courts.
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PRESS RELEASE
NJC meets on, and very strongly condemns non-payment of retirement benefits/ gratuities of State Judges
The National Judicial Council under the Chairmanship of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON at its 100th Meeting held on 19 January 2023,
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PRESS RELEASE
NOTIFICATION OF FEDERAL HIGH COURT ANNUAL VACATION FOR THE YEAR 2023 AND ROSTER FOR VACATION JUDGES.
By virtue of the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4 (d) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria,
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NJC recommends appointment of 9 Heads of Courts and 84 others .
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No Court Sittings From July 29 To September 24, 2024, As National Industrial Court Goes On Vacation.
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NJC EMPANELS 15 COMMITTEES TO INVESTIGATE 15 JUDGES OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS.👇
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Federal High Court Announces Postings Of 94 Judges To New Judicial Divisions.
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FLASH:
Chief Justice of Nigeria Honourable Dr. Justice I. T. Muhammad, CFR, gives condition for resumption to all Heads of Courts/Judicial Bodies.
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*Cross River Gov., Assembly, Bow To NJC, Confirm Ikpeme As Chief Judge*
The House presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon Eteng William, in a unanimous yes-vote, confirmed Ikpeme after the motion moved by the Leader, Hon Peter Odey (Ogoja) and seconded by Whip, Hon Okon Ephraim.
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· NJC bars Judicial Officers from switching from High Court to Customary Court of Appeal;
· Empanels seven Committees to investigate Judicial Officers;
Details 👇🏾 👇🏾 👇🏾.
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*JUST IN: Covid-19: Industrial Court Issues Practice Directions, Guidelines *
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NJC recommends appointment of one Head of Court and 27 other Judicial Officers.
Details 👇🏾 👇🏾 👇🏾
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NJC issues warning letters to three Judges,bars them from elevation to a higher Bench for a period,empanels eight investigative Committees against Judges & appoints 86 Judicial Officers. Full details 👇🏾👇🏾:
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*Court Of Appeal Issues Notice On 2020 Posting Of Justices *
The President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice M.B Dongban-Mensem has issued a notice on the posting of Justices of the Court to various divisions.
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NJC RECOMMENDS APPOINTMENT OF FORTY-SIX(46) JUDICIAL OFFICERS 11TH MAY, 2022.
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*FCT Sharia Court Of Appeal Grand Kadi, Justice Ibrahim Issues Practice Direction For Islamic Marriage Registry*
By Rule 1, it as now been directed that all marriage certificates are to be issued by the Islamic Marriage Registry under the Area Court department.
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*NJC Recommends Appointment of Sixty-nine (69) Judicial Officers.
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Federal High Court Announces Christmas Vacation From December 18, 2023
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RMAFC Raises Public Officers’ Remuneration By 114%, Introduces 3 New Special Allowances As Welfare Packages For Judges.
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NJC DENIES FIXING DATE FOR SWEARING IN 11 NEWLY APPOINTED SUPREME COURT JUSTICES.
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NJC Recommends Appointment of four (4) Justices, supreme court of Nigeria, three (3) heads of court, eleven (11) Judges for State High courts and four(4) Kadis, of Sharia court of Appeal.
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Kwara CJ, Justice Kawu, Issues Practice Direction On Conduct Of Court Business, Says, Online Service Of Process Now Acceptable.
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*NJC recommends the compulsory retirement of two Judicial Officers, dismisses petitions against 18 others.
* Recommends the appointment of 69 ( sixty-nine ) Judicial Officers.
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Federal High Court Pre-Election Practice Directions 2022
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FLASH: CJN directs all Chief Judges to take urgent measures towards the speedy trial of cases and decongestion of Custodian Centers in the Country in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
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NJC issues warning letters to two Judges, places one of them on it's ' Watch-List'.
Recommends 15 Judges for appointment for Federal and State Judiciaries.
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Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad,CFR, Swears In Eight Supreme Court Justices*
Shortly after the eight justices took turn to take their oath of office and oath of allegiance to the Nigerian Constitution, the CJN gave his remarks.
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NJC ISSUES POLICY DIRECTIONS ON POLITICAL AND ELECTION RELATED CASES TO HEAD OF COURTS NATION-WIDE.
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Conflicting Orders- CJN summons Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and Chief Judge of Kano State High Court. Full details :
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In line with the CJN's proactive measures,the National Judicial Council is currently holding its first meeting online.
Physically present are Hon. Dr Justice I T. Muhammad, CFR,Hon. Justice Monica B.Dongban-mensem PCA,Hon Justice Umaru Abdullahi CON, Hon Justice J.T Tsoho CJ FHC,
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*Second Wave Of Covid-19: Lagos CJ, Justice Alogba Restricts Number Of Persons To Attend Court*
As for Magistrate Courts, the attendance is restricted to only the Chief Magistrate on grade level 15 and above, together with their legal registrars and court clerks.
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*He directed the clerk of the House, Bassey Ekpenyong, Esq, to forward the letter of Ikpeme’s confirmation to the Governor for onward transmission to NJC.*
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JUST IN: NJC recommends the compulsory retirement of a Chief Judge, Empanels Committee to investigate four Judicial Officers and recommends six Heads of Court for appointment.
Details 👇🏾👇🏾
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NJC meets on, and very strongly condemns non-payment of retirement benefits/gratuities of State Judges.
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Christmas and New Year message from the Secretary, National Judicial Council, Ahmed Gambo Saleh, Esq.
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Industrial Court Appoints 2023 Vacation Judges
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Federal High Court Okays Virtual Hearing Of Cases, Service Of Hearing Notice By Email.
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New Legal Year: FCT CJ , Signs Guidelines For Trial Of Sexual, Gender-Based Violence Cases.
Details :👇
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*COVID-19: Lagos CJ, Issues Directives For Resumption Of Magistrate Courts*
According to the Circular, the Chief Judge Will release further directives as to when courts can fully discharge at other duties
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FCT High Court Proceeds on Christmas, New Year Vacation On December 19th.
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Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip, Hon. Justice Sadeeq PCCA, and Dr D. D. Dodo SAN.
Others are participating online.
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Kwara State Acting Chief Judge Announces Id-El-Fitr 2023 Vacation, To Start On 20 April.
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Federal High Court Announces Election Vacation:👇👇👇
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NJC Unveils Online Pension Verification Enrollment Portals.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) in Abuja unveiled the online real time verification plantform for retired Federal judicial and
some non-judicial officers on its payroll.
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*Federal High Court To Commence Easter 2022 Vacation On 8th April*
As FHC CJ, Warns Vacation Judges To Be Wary of Political Cases This Period.
According to the circular made available to TheNigeriaLawyer.
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CJN Reads Riot Act To New Judges.
The chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN),Hon Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, CFR,yesterday warned newly appointed Judges of the High Courts and Kadi's of sharia courts to shun all forms of gratification in the discharge of their legal duties.
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Anambra State Chief Judge Announces Vacation of Court From April 1-12, 2021
Whilst the general court will be on vacation during the Easter period, the Hon. Justice Peace N.T. Otti of the Awka Division will however sit as a vacation Judge.
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Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip, Hon. Justice Sadeeq PCCA, and Dr D. D. Dodo SAN.
Others are participating online.
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*{DOWNLOAD} Rivers CJ Releases Practice Direction On Remote Hearing Of Cases*
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The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Honorable Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, wishes his fellow lordships a wonderful Vacation in advance.
Signed
Catherine Oby Christopher,PhD
Assistant Director Information,
Federal High Court of Nigeria,
Friday, 2ndJune,2023.
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Industrial Court Begins Christmas/New Year Vacation 19th December
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Justice Muhammad warned the newly appointed justices of the apex court to shun extraneous considerations while discharging their duties.
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*FCT High Court Announces April 15 As Commencement Date For 2022 Easter Vacation*
_His Lordship, Hon. Justice C. N. Oji, has also been appointed by the Chief Judge to serve as vacation Judge within the period._
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The President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice M.B Dongban-Mensem has issued a notice on the posting of Justices of the Court to various divisions.
In addition, the notice added that the posting takes effect from October 2020.
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*Arson: Lagos CJ Temporarily Relocates Igbosere High Court To Ikeja And Tafawa Balewa Square*
Recall that the Igbosere, High Court was razed down by hoodlums on October 22, 2020 as an aftermath of the EndSars protest. Many case files were burnt in the fire.
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Federal High court to begin annual vacation July 25.
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Court orders immediate increment of judges salaries.👇👇👇
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Justice Muhammad warned the newly appointed justices of the apex court to shun extraneous considerations while discharging their duties.
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a)Abuja
b)Lagos
c)Port-Harcourt
The Vacation Judges are:
Abuja
a)Hon. Justice A. R. Mohammed
b)Hon. Justice O.A. Egwuatu
Lagos
a)Hon. Justice I. N. Oweibo
b)Hon. Justice A. Aluko
Port- Harcourt
a)Hon. Justice A. T. Mohammed
b)Hon. Justice S.I. Mark
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This is in Order for Hon. judges to enjoy their well- deserved rest and to prepare for the challenges of the New Legal year.
Consequently, the Litigating public will be at liberty to approach ONLY the under listed functional Courts located nearest to them;
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Order In The New Year: Kano Court Goes On Vacation From Dec 18.
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*Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad CFR, Swears In Eight Supreme Court Justices*
Shortly after the eight justices took turn to take their oath of office and oath of allegiance to the Nigerian Constitution, the CJN gave his remarks.
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The Direction states that “Application forms (Form I & II) are to be collected and filled by interested Applicant and to be submitted to Islamic Marriage Registry duly signed by both parties i.e Husband/Bridegroom and Wife/Bride, and signed by the Representative of both parties”
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Federal High Court To Proceed on Christmas Vacation December, 22nd, 2020.
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court Hon.Justice John T. Tsoho has issued a circular notifying the Judges of the commencement of Christmas vacation from Tuesday 22nd, December, 2020.
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Council further directed State Chief Judges to file reports on compliance, to reach the Council not later than 1 April 2023.
Soji Oye, Esq
Director, Information
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