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    Politics Malami asks INEC to postpone elections in Zamfara – TheCable

    Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone elections in Zamfara state because of litigation. In a letter dated February 13, 2019, Malami said he was acting based on a petition from a law firm claiming that...
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    Politics Onnoghen absent as CCT adjourns his trial till Feb 13 - The Cable

    The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has adjourned the case against Walter Onnoghen, suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), till February 13. The adjournment was sequel to the application of Adeboyega Awomolo, counsel to Onnoghen. The ex-CJN was absent at the tribunal like he was on previous...
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    Politics El-Rufai: Onnoghen has no shame but he must go - thecable

    Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has described Walter Onnoghen, suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), as a “shameless judge” who has demonstrated that he is no longer fit to continue in office. He said this when hundreds of supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari marched to the...
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    Politics BREAKING: Buhari suspends Onnoghen, swears in Mohammed as new CJN - the cable

    President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended Walter Onnoghen as chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). He has sworn in Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, from Bauchi state, as the new CJN. Mohammed is the next to Onnoghen in the order of seniority. Buhari said the suspension was based on the order of Code of...
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    Politics Buhari Not Aware of Allegations Against CJN, Onnoghen Until Saturday – Osinbajo – Vanguard News Nigeria

    Buhari Not Aware of Allegations Against CJN, Onnoghen Until Saturday – Osinbajo By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has absolved his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari of pre-arranging the trial of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen before the Code of Conduct...
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    Politics I feel very sad, says Osinbajo on Onnoghen trial – TheCable

    Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says President Muhammadu Buhari did not know about plan to arraign Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), until Saturday evening. Osinbajo said this on Wednesday while speaking at the third Online Publishers Association of Nigeria (OPAN) conference in...
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    Metro Breaking: CJN Onnoghen shuns CCT - Vanguard Newspaper

    The Federal Government has employed the services of a former Commissioner of Justice in Kano State, Alhaji Aliyu Umar, to head the team to prosecute the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, over his alleged refusal to declare his assets. Read more at...
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    Politics Onnoghen: Withdraw Charges Against CJN, Apologise, Ekweremadu Advises FG – Nairaland

    Ike Ekweremadu, deputy Senate President, has advised the federal government to withdraw the corruption charges against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Mr Onnoghen is scheduled for arraignment before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday, January 14, for allegedly omitting to...
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    Metro What CJN Onnoghen Told CCB Over Asset Declaration – Tori News

    Mr Onnoghen said he forgot to update his asset declaration, after the expiration of ... Read more via Tori News – http://bit.ly/2RJxhT3
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    Metro EXCLUSIVE: The full corruption charges against Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen – Premium Times Nigeria

    The Code of Conduct Bureau has slammed corruption charges against the Chief Justice of Nigeria at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, court documents showed. Walter Onnoghen became the Chief Justice in March 2017, less than six months after the homes of several Read more via Premium Times...
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    Politics Beware of politicians, 2019 is approaching, CJN warns judges – Punch Newspapers

    Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Thursday admonished judges to be wary of the antics of politicians as Nigeria gradually stepped closer to the 2019 general elections. Speaking in Abuja while declaring open this year’s edition of the Annual Conference...
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    Politics CJN Confirms Justice Salami Turned Down Appointment

    The Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Council, Walter Onnoghen, has confirmed that retired Justice Ayo Salami turned down offer as Chairperson of the Corruption and Financial Crimes Cases Trial Monitoring Committee. Mr. Onnoghen’s spokesperson, Awassam Bassey, while...
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    Politics Nigerian Judiciary Creates Special Courts for Corrupt Cases

    The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, has revealed plans to create special courts solely for the purpose of hearing and speedily determining corruption and financial crime cases. Onnoghen broke the news, while speaking at the opening of the 2017/2018 Legal Year and the...
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    Metro NJC Gives Reasons Why Suspended Judges Were Recalled

    The decision to recall the six judges that were suspended following raids on their houses last year by personnel of the Department of Security Service (DSS) was hinged on the lack of a case against them, the National Judicial Council (NJC) said yesterday. The council announced the reinstatement...
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    Politics Osinbajo Swears-in Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria

    Justice Walter Onnoghen has been sworn-in as the 17th substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Shortly after taking his oath of office, Onnoghen was also decorated by the Acting-President...
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    Politics How I Will Run The Judiciary – CJN Onnoghen

    Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen has vowed that it would be impossible for anybody to cow and pocket the judiciary under his watch. In response to series of questions on the Senate’s concerns on judicial absurdities, particularly conflicting judgement, he said: ”Conflicting judgement...
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    Politics Presidency Congratulates Onnoghen As New Chief Justice of Nigeria

    Presidency has congratulated the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen on his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. This is coming as the Nigerian Senate after screening, unanimously confirmed Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria on Wednesday, March 1. Onnoghen was born on the...
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    Politics Nigeria: Walter Onnoghen Cleared to Become CJN

    Walter Onnoghen has been cleared to become the Chief Justice of Nigeria, The Nation reports. He currently is in acting capacity and is waiting for President Muhammadu Buhari to nominate him for the position to the senate for confirmation. His nomination had been delayed because he was being...
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    Politics Walter Onnoghen: See LIST of Ex- Chief Justices of Nigeria

    Justice Walter Onnoghen as ratified as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. This is following the retirement of Justice Mahmud Mohammed at the attainment of the mandatory 70 years’ retirement age. Justice Walter becomes the first southerner to become CJ in 29 years... Here are list of former Chief...
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    Politics Buhari Swears In Walter Onnoghen As New Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

    President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Walter Onnoghen as the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. The swearing in ceremony was conducted, Thursday, at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr. Onnoghen replaces Mahmud Mohammed whose tenure ended at midnight on Wednesday.
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