Tag: Supreme COurt
PHOTOS: Buhari swears in Justice Ariwoola as acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The swearing-in was performed on Monday at...
CJN seeks nominations for appointment of 6 S’Court Justices
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Tanko Muhammad has called for the nomination of six judges for appointment as Supreme Court Justices.
The CJN, in...
CJN shortlists 29 Appeal Court Justices for Supreme Court bench
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad, has shortlisted 29 Justices of the Court of Appeal for appointment into the Supreme Court Bench.
The...
U.S. Supreme Court overturns constitutional right to abortion
The United States Supreme Court on Friday overturned a 50-year-old ruling that legalised abortion nationwide.
The conservative-dominated court overturned the landmark 1973 "Roe v Wade"...
Supreme Court strikes out Buhari, Malami’s suit against Section 84 of...
The Supreme Court, on Friday, struck out the suit voiding the provisions of Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act 2022.
The suit was filed...
Drama as lawyer in traditional attire attends S’Court’s proceedings
A mild drama ensued at the Supreme Court in Abuja on Thursday after a lawyer, Malcolm Omoirhobo, dressed as a traditionalist and attended proceedings...
S’Court Justices accuse CJN of indifference to poor welfare conditions
14 Justices of the Supreme Court have written to Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad, to protest the poor welfare conditions and the...
CJN: Why Supreme Court Justices face poor working conditions
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad, has responded to a protest letter sent to him by 14 Justices of the Supreme Court over...
Supreme Court approves use of hijab in Lagos schools
The Supreme Court has approved the use of hijab by Muslims Female Students in Lagos State to school without harassment or discrimination.
The apex court...
Ex-CJN: S’Court Justices are suffering, living in rented houses
Justices of the Supreme Court have been suffering in silence since 2008 when their salaries and emoluments were last reviewed by government.
Former Chief Justice...
