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‘How Nigerian Political Elites Turned Judges to Beggars’ Akpata, Former NBA President (video)

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A former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Olumide Akpata, has described how Nigerian political elites have turned judges into beggars. A current Labour Party Governorship aspirant in Edo State, Akpata said some state Chief Judges kneel before their governors to beg for funds, official vehicles and accommodations. The former NBA president said these while speaking […]

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JUST IN ! Tinubu Signs into Law, Bill Raising Retirement Age of Judges

JUST IN ! Tinubu Signs into Law, Bill Raising Retirement Age of Judges

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President Bola Tinubu has signed into law, a bill raising the retirement age of judges. Abiodun Oladunjoye, state house director of information said in a statement that the president pledged that his administration would strengthen the judiciary and empower judicial officers. Titled: “Constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, 1999 (fifth altercation) (No.37) bill, 2023”, […]

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