Tag: #JudicialReform
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NIGER CHIEF JUDGE SPONSORS TEEN INMATE TO UNIVERSITY, OFFERS FRESH START
In a powerful act of compassion, Niger State Chief Judge Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik has adopted a teenage inmate, Gabriel Sillas, pledging to fund his education all the way to university. The decision came during her routine visit to correctional centres across the state, where she reviews cases and promotes decongestion. Officials described Sillas, held…
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JIGAWA JSC RETIRES JUDGE OVER CORRUPTION, PROMOTES 80 STAFF
The Jigawa Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has compulsorily retired Shar’a Court Judge Sadisu Muhammad-Haruna for misconduct, citing corruption and illegal detention, the commission announced Tuesday. Investigations revealed that Muhammad-Haruna extorted fees not allowed under court rules and illegally detained a petitioner, Abdullahi Hamza. The JSC described the actions as a “gross violation of judicial ethics”…
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MAGISTRATES IN KEBBI, SOKOTO, ZAMFARA SOUND ALARM OVER LOW WAGES
Judges at the grassroots say poor pay and lack of benefits are hurting morale and justice delivery. The Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Kebbi Chapter, has raised concerns over the wide wage gap between magistrates and High Court Judges. Chief Magistrate Dayyabu Usman said some magistrates earn less than ₦200,000 monthly, compared with High Court Judges…
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MAGISTRATES CRY OUT OVER POOR WELFARE, INSECURITY IN SOUTH-SOUTH
Judicial stakeholders warn that neglecting magistrates could weaken justice delivery and fuel corruption. Stakeholders across South-South Nigeria have urged state governments to urgently provide official vehicles, housing, and improved welfare for magistrates to boost their safety, morale, and effectiveness. Legal practitioners say many magistrates still rely on public transport or motorcycles to work, exposing them…
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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE RED FLAG OVER MAGISTRATES’ WELFARE IN NORTH-CENTRAL
Experts warn neglect could fuel corruption and weaken justice delivery. Stakeholders across Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger States are sounding the alarm over the poor welfare of magistrates, warning that continued neglect could undermine effective justice delivery and public trust in the judiciary. In a survey by NAN, civil society groups, lawyers and community leaders urged…
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TARABA COURTS GO DIGITAL WITH ONLINE CRIMINAL CASE FILING
Goodbye paperwork, hello faster justice Taraba State has taken a big leap in judicial reform with the launch of an online portal for filing criminal cases, officially moving court processes from manual to digital. Governor Agbu Kefas, through the Secretary to the State Government Timothy Kataps, unveiled the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS) in Jalingo,…
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NAJN JOINS GLOBAL JUDICIAL FAMILY WITH IAJ MEMBERSHIP
The National Association of Judges in Nigeria (NAJN) has officially been welcomed into the International Association of Judges (IAJ) at the 67th annual meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan. This marks a proud moment for Nigeria’s judiciary, signaling global trust and recognition of its independence and commitment to the rule of law. Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun expressed…
