No Southerner will become the Chief Justice of Nigeria - Northerners kick against emergence of Justice Onnoghen as CJN

No Southerner will become the Chief Justice of Nigeria - Northerners kick against emergence of  Justice Onnoghen as CJN

With four months left to the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, tension seems to be enveloping the judiciary over allegations of plans to truncate the seniority rule in the appointment of his successor at the Supreme Court according to a report by Thisday newspapers.

Victimisation: Buhari withholds salaries of Nigeria's Chief Judge, Supreme Court Judges and others

Victimisation: Buhari withholds salaries of Nigeria's Chief Judge, Supreme Court Judges and others 

Judges in the employ of the Federal Government, could have started paying for the sins inherent in General Muhammadu Buhari's assertion that the judiciary is constituting a clog in his anti-corruption drive, following reports that allocations meant for the federal judiciary, have not been released since this year.

Sucker Punch! Nigeria's Supreme Court hands APC the final blow in Taraba

Sucker Punch! Nigeria's Supreme Court hands APC the final blow in Taraba

As he begins to progress on retirement, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mahmud Mohammed, has landed the final blow on the jaw of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Supreme Court headed by the CJN, has upheld the election of Darius Ishaku as the governor of Taraba State, affirming an earlier decision of the Court of Appeal. With this, the CJN has made his point to Buhari - power ultimately lies with the judiciary.

Sucker Punch! Nigeria's Supreme Court hands APC the final blow

Sucker Punch! Nigeria's Supreme Court hands APC the final blow

As he begins to progress on retirement, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mahmud Mohammed, has landed the final blow on the jaw of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Supreme Court headed by the CJN, has upheld the election of Darius Ishaku as the governor of Taraba State, affirming an earlier decision of the Court of Appeal. With this, the CJN has made his point to Buhari - power ultimately lies with the judiciary.

You are IGNORANT and cannot INTIMIDATE us. We shall always uphold the law - Nigeria's Chief Justice upbraids Buhari and APC

You are IGNORANT and cannot INTIMIDATE us. We shall always uphold the law - Nigeria's Chief Justice warns Buhari

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mahmud Mohammed, has upbraided at the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their leader Muhammadu Buhari for criticising recent supreme court judgements that went against the party. The CJN stated that those calling the judicial officers corrupt are inconsiderate and ignorant of how the judiciary operates.

Nigeria's Chief Judge DARES Buhari. Declares Nyesom Wike winner of April 11 governorship election

Nigeria's Chief Judge DARES Buhari. Declares Nyesom Wike winner of April 11 governorship election

The cold war between General Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmud Mohammed came to a head today. The Supreme court headed by the CJN unanimously declared Nyesom Wike, the winner of the  April 11 governorship election in Rivers State. Buhari and is party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) were desperate to take the oil-rich Rivers State through from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the backdoor.

I will jail and confiscate your assets - Buhari threatens Nigerian judges as he TRAMPLES on the judiciary

 I will jail and confiscate your assets - Buhari threatens Nigerian judges as he TRAMPLES on the judiciary

In apparent response to the recent criticism he received from the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, over his disregard for the rule of law and court orders, General Muhammadu Buhari has threatened he would jail Nigerian judges and confiscate their assets.

Tension as CJN attacks Buhari again over disregard of court orders

Tension as CJN attacks Buhari again over disregard of court orders

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has again frowned at President Muhammadu Buhari’s persistent disrespect for court orders regarding the Former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Nnamdi Kanu: Intersociety petitions Nigeria's Chief Judge and President Court of Appeal. Copies Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, Munguno and others

Nnamdi Kanu: Intersociety petitions Nigeria's Chief Judge and President Court of Appeal. Copies Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, Munguno and otehrs

International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law, a leading nongovernmental rights organization in Nigeria advocating for the advancement of civil liberties & rule of law, democracy & good governance and public security & safety, has petitioned Hon Justice Mahmud Mohammed, Chairman of the National Judicial Council & Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), and Hon Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa, President of the Court of Appeal (PCA).