The National Judicial Council (NJC), the highest disciplinary body for Judicial Officers in Nigeria, on Wednesday wielded a big stick against three judicial officers, including a Justice of the Court of Appeal, as it suspended them all for one year without pay. The three are also placed on the watchlist for various tenures ranging from […]
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The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Wednesday reversed the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu, the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State while also directing the governor, Hope Uzodinma, to appoint the most senior Judge in acting capacity. NJC also gave Justice Nzeukwuas seven days to show cause why disciplinary action should not be taken
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Governing board members must be ready to account for their stewardship and must ensure that personal and parochial interests should not take precedence over those of the organisations they serve, strengthening board members’ accountability – PSC Chair. The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has called on the new Board
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PSC Warns Against Abuse of Tactical Units; Insists Police Departments Should Be Allowed To Function, Approves Appointment of 9 State Commissioners The Police Service Commission (PSC) has warned that Tactical Units should not be allowed to supplant recognised Police Departments, especially at the State Command Headquarters. The Commission notes that many State Commissioners have abused
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IGP Reiterates Ban on Public Parade of Criminal Suspects Abuja, Nigeria – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the ban on public parade of criminal suspects before formal charges are filed in court. According to a statement by the Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, this directive underscores the IGP’s commitment to upholding
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PSC Reaffirms Support for Initiatives That Prioritize Capacity Building of Officers: The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering support for initiatives that prioritise the capacity building of Police Officers. DIG Argungu spoke at an ongoing three-day workshop on Interpol organized by the Ministry of Police
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PSC Chairman writes IGP, demands investigation of  Zone 7 police officers involved in corrupt practices/land matters: The Chairman of the Police Service Commission DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, in line with his avowed commitment to purge the Police from meddling into civil matters, has officially written to the Inspector General of Police demanding investigation into
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Illegal Eviction Case: Court gives Osakwe final chance to appear in eviction case. A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, presided over by Justice Samira Bature, has granted a final adjournment to property developer Cecil Osakwe, warning that failure to appear at the next sitting will result in a warrant of arrest. Osakwe
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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken a historic step to restore accountability in Nigeria’s law enforcement system by ordering the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have exceeded the 35-year service limit or 60-year age cap. This landmark decision, made at an extraordinary meeting on January 31, 2025, puts an end to
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Alleged illegal eviction: Court warns Lawyer Victor Giwa and Property Developer Cecil Osakwe over  repeated absences. Justice Samira Bature of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday issued a warning to lawyer  Victor Giwa and property developer Cecil Osakwe over their repeated non-appearance for arraignment in a case involving alleged unlawful
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