The National Judicial Council clarifies that the Federal Judicial Service Commission handled the initial screening of 62 judge applicants. It denies reports of a failed 'integrity test' and vows to probe the source of misinformation. Read the full details
An explosive analysis reveals systemic abuse, nepotism, and opaque processes in Nigeria's judicial appointments. The CJN is urged to publish candidate scores and restore integrity to the Federal High Court hiring round of 2026.
The National Judicial Council has disqualified 34 lawyers from becoming Federal High Court judges after they failed a new integrity test. Only 28 nominees will proceed to interviews.
34 nominees for Federal High Court judgeships have been disqualified after failing a new integrity test. Only 28 candidates will proceed to the NJC interview panel. Read the full details.
Nigeria's judiciary mourns the death of former Chief Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad at 71. Tributes pour in from NJC and legal bodies. Read about his legacy.
Three PDP stakeholders petition NJC against Justice Akintola over alleged judicial misconduct in PDP convention ruling. Read the full details and implications for Nigeria's judiciary.
PDP stakeholders petition NJC against Justice Akintola for granting ex parte order permitting convention despite Federal High Court restraint. Calls for urgent disciplinary action.