National Judicial Council
Coverage of National Judicial Council in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: When Will the NJC Be Ready to Punish Criminal Judges?
The article discusses concerns about the National Judicial Council's readiness to address corruption among judges, highlighting a significant number of suspected corrupt judicial officers in Nigeria.
- EDITORIAL: When will the NJC be ready to punish criminal judges?
The editorial questions the National Judicial Council's (NJC) readiness to hold criminal judges accountable, citing a high number of suspected corrupt judges within the judiciary. It criticizes the 'depth of decadence' in the judicial system.
- Former ECOWAS Court President Asante nominated to Ghana’s Supreme Court
Asante was nominated to Ghana’s Supreme Court by the president, following advice from the National Judicial Council and consultation with the Council of State. The nomination was announced by Premium Times Nigeria.
- In Imo State, Governor Uzodinma seeks a chief judge he can own, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Governor Uzodinma of Imo State seeks to appoint a Chief Judge who aligns with his preferences, despite the current Acting Chief Judge having no adverse disciplinary record with the National Judicial Council. The Chief Justice of Nigeria is urged to establish conventions to prevent the governor from influencing the judicial appointment process.
- Journalists’ Ejection from Court: NUJ demands sanctions against Akwa Ibom magistrate
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has demanded sanctions against an Akwa Ibom State magistrate accused of ejecting journalists from an open court, citing concerns over press freedom and judicial transparency. The incident has prompted calls for an investigation by the National Judicial Council.