17 h. ago Benue APC elders back assembly’s decision to remove chief judge

A group known as the ‘Benue All Progressives Congress Elders’ Forum’ on Saturday expressed support for the Benue State House of Assembly’s recommendation to remove the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. Speaking at a press conference in Makurdi, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and spokesperson for the group, Senator Barnabas Gemade, Read More

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57 h. ago Benue CJ: Opposition mounts against sacking as Senate orders probe

More pressure mounted on the Benue State government on Thursday as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria condemned the move to remove the state’s Chief Judge,  Justice Maurice Ikpambese, while the Senate ordered a probe. The Benue State House of Assembly had on Tuesday passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the CJ, following a Read More

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61 h. ago Senate condemns unconstitutional removal of Benue chief judge

The Senate has strongly criticized the removal of Benue State’s Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, by the Benue State House read more Senate condemns unconstitutional removal of Benue chief judge

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63 h. ago Senate urges NJC to resolve Benue chief judge removal crisis

The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, in line with constitutional provisions. It also urged its Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights to investigate the matter and report back in two weeks. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the resolutions followed Read More

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3 d. ago Controversy, tension in Benue over attempts to remove Chief Judge

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Attempts by members of the Benue State House of Assembly to remove the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, from office have not only generated tension and controversy in the state but have also been met with strong resistance. Recall that members of the State House of Assembly, on […] The post Controversy, tension in Benue over attempts to remove Chief Judge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NJC Faults Benue Assembly, Voids Sack Of State’s Chief Judge

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has overruled the Benue State House of Assembly on its resolution recommending the removal of the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, from office. The Council, while faulting the recommendations for being unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional, drew the attention of the Benue State lawmakers to the clear and […]

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4 d. ago Alleged misappropriation: Benue Assembly approves removal of Chief Justice Ikpambese

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of the Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, approved the immediate removal of the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese for alleged gross misappropriation of funds amongst others. The House which took the decision during its plenary on Tuesday, also accused the Chief Judge of abuse of […] The post Alleged misappropriation: Benue Assembly approves removal of Chief Justice Ikpambese appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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