NJC suspends chief judges of Rivers, Anambra over judicial misconduct

The New Diplomat
Writer

Ad

Details as DR Congo Dumps Nigeria Out of World Cup Qualification Race

By Abiola Olawale The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been eliminated from the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the United States. This is as DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles at the CAF World Cup final on Sunday. DR Congo has now proceeded to the intercontinental playoff following a dramatic penalty…

Lieutenant Yerima escapes assassination attempt in Abuja

A young Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima, who recently had a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. Military sources told Vanguard that Yerima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans with no number…

When Character Leaves Its Footprint, by Johnson Babalola

By Johnson Babalola Over the years, in both my personal and professional journeys, I have encountered people of many different characters. Some have amused me, others have shocked or surprised me. A few have inspired and encouraged me, while others have left me deeply troubled. Some crossed my path only briefly, yet their impact—positive or…

Ad

By Kolawole Ojebisi

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended a Rivers State High Court judge, G.C Aguma, for alleged judicial misconduct.

In a similar vein, the council has also suspended an Anambra State High Court judge, A.O Nwabunike, for the same alleged offence.
.
These developments are contained in a statement issued by the council on Friday.

According to the statement, both judges are barred from performing judicial functions for a period of one year without pay and would be placed on a watch-list for two years thereafter.

Ad

X whatsapp