5 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s bid to remove judge over bias allegations

A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has dismissed an application by Godwin Emefiele, former Central Bank of Nigeria read more Court rejects Emefiele’s bid to remove judge over bias allegations

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14 h. ago Coalition urges AGF, NJC intervention in Benue judicial crisis

the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and the National Judicial Council have been urged to intervene in the judicial crisis in Benue State. The PUNCH reports that the Benue State House of Assembly passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, based on Read More

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19 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial

Tribune Online Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to three Lagos State House of Assembly workers arraigned for assaulting officers of the Department of State Security Services (SSS). Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Lagos has turned down the bid to stop the hearing of the corruption allegations against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Giving his ruling on Wednesday, Oshodi dismissed Emefiele’s request to recuse himself from the trial, noting that the allegations […] The post Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago UPDATED: Judge rejects request to withdraw from Emefiele’s trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has dismissed a request for his recusal from the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi held that the allegations of bias raised by the defence were unsubstantiated, stating Read More

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44 h. ago Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of the Elders’ Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Benue North-West Senatorial District of Benue state, have expressed concerns over recent developments in the political landscape of the state. The elders who condemned, in strong terms, the “purported removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese […] The post Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Yoon’s fate hangs as South Korea holds final impeachment hearing

South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was facing his final impeachment hearing on Tuesday before judges decide whether to formally remove him from office over his disastrous martial law declaration. Yoon’s short-lived suspension of civilian rule plunged democratic South Korea into political turmoil, and he was removed from office by parliament in December. After Read More

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61 h. ago $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele alleges bias, demands judge’s withdrawal

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has demanded the withdrawal of Justice Rahman Oshodi  of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja from his ongoing trial over alleged $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud. Emefiele’s legal team, led by Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused the judge of bias and urged him to recuse Read More

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3 d. ago Prince Rejects Appeal Court Ruling Affirming Oba Ghandi As Soun Of Ogbomoso

One of the contestants to the throne of Soun of Ogbomoso, Prince Kabir Olaoye, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge last Tuesday’s ruling of Court of Appeal affirming the selection of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as Soun. Prince Kabir had in 2022 filed a suit to challenge the nomination and selection of the then Prince […]

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4 d. ago Benue APC chair praises state assembly for backing judicial reforms

The Chairman of the Benue State All Progressives Congress Caretaker Committee, Benjamin Omale, has praised the state assembly for its efforts to uphold judicial integrity through its resolution to remove the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. In a statement issued to journalists in Makurdi on Sunday, Omale also lauded the APC Elders’ Forum, led Read More

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4 d. 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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6 d. ago Lagos court orders defence to open case in Ataga murder’s trial

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square on Thursday rejected the no-case submissions filed by Chioma Egbuchu, the sister of Chidinma Ojukwu, and Adedapo Quadri, the second defendant in the ongoing murder trial of Michael Usifo Ataga, CEO of Super TV. Quadri and Egbuchu had filed the no-case submissions in a bid Read More

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to pause ruling blocking birthright citizenship order

Tribune Online Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to pause ruling blocking birthright citizenship order While four judges have previously blocked the order, this marks the first time an appellate court has ruled on the matter, setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court battle over President Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to pause ruling blocking birthright citizenship order Tribune Online

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7 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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