By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Governor Seyi Makinde, has said that the robust relationship among the three arms of government was responsible for good governance in Oyo State. Governor Makinde said this while swearing-in ten newly appointed Judges of the state high court of justice and Customary Court of Appeal in Ibadan. The Governor hinted that there…
The Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. Her confirmation comes after hours of screening by Nigerian senators on Wednesday. With the confirmation, Kekere-Ekun becomes the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. During her screening, Kekere-Ekun vowed to sanitize Nigeria’s judiciary. In August 2024, President Bola Tinubu swore in Kekere-Ekun…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has taken taken his oath of office and has been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Osigwe will lead the association alongside other newly sworn-in national officers of the bar for the next two years. He takes over from the immediate past president of the…
By Adebayo Yusuf Three public affairs analysts have called for restructuring of the judiciary in Nigeria to enhance total independence of the third arm of government. The Analysts, Barrister Foluso Olapo, Mr John Njoku and Mr Ayodeji Ajisope made this known while reacting to the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Acting Chief justice of Nigeria pending senate approval. Her swearing-in followed President Bola Tinubu’s return to Abuja on Friday after a trip to France on a brief work visit. The President, who arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the early hours of…
All is now set for the vaccination of girls against the Human Papilloma Virus, HPV in Ondo State as the exercise commences on Monday, May 27, children’s day. The vaccine prevents Human Papilloma Virus, the virus, which predisposes women and girls to cervical cancer. The Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Francis…
31 awaiting trial inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Service, Agodi Custodial Centre, Ibadan have been granted pardon by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima. One other inmate was also given three months of community service. The 32 inmates who received the leniency included those pardoned for stealing, fighting, breach of peace, health…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Adeniyi Akintola, has said Nigerian lawmakers have no business with constituency projects but to make laws that will enhance good governance. Akintola stated this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday while reacting to the Senate’s allegation of padding the 2024 appropriation bill. Akintola noted that under…
By Adebayo Yusuf A media professional, Mr Samuel Afouda has called for the need to appreciate law enforcement agencies for their efforts in ensuring orderliness and safety of life and property in the country. Mr Afouda made this known while speaking on the significance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Nigeria, on “Ndigbo Oyoyo”…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu There is no end in sight for the judicial crisis in Osun state as the judicial workers insisted on the strike action until their demands for investigation and action on the state Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo is looked into. The national body of the judicial workers union had visited Osun state to…