Nigerian judiciary news

Here are some recent news updates on the Nigerian judiciary:

Justices' Strike

• The Nigerian Supreme Court has been on strike since January 2023, following a dispute over the appointment of a new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The strike has led to a backlog of cases and concerns about the administration of justice in the country. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The strike has also affected the operations of other courts in the country, with many cases being adjourned or stalled. (Source: The Punch)

Corruption Allegations

• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Adeniyi Ademola, over allegations of corruption. (Source: Premium Times)
• The EFCC has also frozen the accounts of several judges, including a Supreme Court Justice, over similar allegations. (Source: The Cable)

Judicial Reforms

• The Nigerian government has launched a judicial reform program aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the judiciary. The program includes the establishment of a new court system and the introduction of technology to streamline court processes. (Source: This Day Live)
• The program has also included the training of judges and court staff on best practices and the use of technology. (Source: The Nation)

Court Rulings

• The Supreme Court has ruled that the National Assembly lacks the power to impeach the President or the Governor of a state. (Source: The Punch)
• The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Nigerian government's ban on the use of Twitter is unconstitutional. (Source: Premium Times)

Judicial Appointments

• The President of Nigeria has appointed a new Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The President has also appointed several new judges to the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court. (Source: The Nation)

Judicial Security

• The Nigerian government has increased security measures at the Supreme Court and other courts in the country, following a series of attacks on judges and court officials. (Source: The Punch)
• The government has also provided additional security personnel to protect judges and court staff. (Source: This Day Live)

These are just a few examples of recent news updates on the Nigerian judiciary.