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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27 h. ago Workers Desert Benue High Court As Security Personnel Keep Vigil

The main gate of the Benue State High Court complex in Makurdi was yesterday barricaded while security personnel and men of the state security outfit, Operarion Anyam Nyor, kept vigil. Our correspondent who visited the court premises gathered that the development may be connected to the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged removal of the chief […]

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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 Move to remove Benue CJ attack on judicial independence—JUSUN

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria has condemned the recent resolution by the Benue State House of Assembly recommending the removal of the state Chief Judge, Maurice Ikpambese, purportedly for inciting the ongoing judiciary strike. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, JUSUN’s National President, Marwan Adamu, described the decision by the State Assembly Read More

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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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66 h. ago Benue Assembly defends call for Chief Judge’s removal, criticises NBA’s response

Tribune Online Benue Assembly defends call for Chief Judge’s removal, criticises NBA’s response He frowned at the statement issued by Nigeria Bar Association, NBA Secretary Afam Osigwe condemning the action of the House. Benue Assembly defends call for Chief Judge’s removal, criticises NBA’s response Tribune Online

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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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3 d. ago Benue assembly suspends 13 members for opposing CJ’s removal

The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended the 13 members who dissociated themselves from the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambase. The 13 members had met after the plenary on Tuesday to dissociate themselves from the removal of the chief judge. The 13 members who highlighted some reasons described the purported Read More

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4 d. ago NBA faults Benue Assembly’s resolution on Chief Judge’s removal

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the resolution by the Benue State House of Assembly directing Governor Hyacinth Alia to remove Justice Maurice Ikpambwese as the state Chief Judge. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), and General Secretary, Mobolaji Ojibara, on Wednesday in Abuja, the NBA described the resolution as Read More

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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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4 d. ago Benue Assembly recommends sacking of CJ over alleged misconduct

The Benue State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate removal of Chief Judge Maurice Ikpambese. Accused of “gross violation of the ethical code of conduct” and “despicable acts,” the recommendation follows a letter from Governor Hyacinth Alia and was made during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh. In the correspondence, which Read More

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