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FULL LIST: NJC Recommends 86 Judicial Officers For Federal, State Courts

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1 year ago

May 17, 2024

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The National Judicial Council has recommended a total of 86 judicial officers for appointment into federal and state courts across the country.

The recommendations were made by the council’s Interview Committee on Appointment of Judicial Officers of all Superior Courts of Record in Nigeria, during the NJC’s 105th plenary meeting held between May 15 and 16, 2024.

This was revealed in a statement issued by the council’s Director of Information, Soji Oye, dated May 16, 2024, and sighted by PUNCH Online on Friday, May 17, 2024.

“Council at the Meeting also considered the recommendation of its Interview Committee on Appointment of Judicial Officers of all Superior Courts of Record in Nigeria and resolved to recommend the under-listed 86 Judicial Officers for appointment to the Court of Appeal, High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Sharia Courts of Appeal and Customary Courts of Appeal of States in Nigeria.

“All recommended candidates are expected to be sworn in after the approval of the NJC recommendations to the President and their respective State Governors,” the statement urged.

Below is the full list of the recommendations:

JUSTICES, COURT OF APPEAL – 22

1.Hon. Justice Kwahar Polycarp Terna

2.Hon. Justice Ruqayat Oremei Ayoola

3.Hon. Justice Eleojo Eneche

4.Hon. Justice Asma’u Akanbi-Yusuf

5.Hon. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman

6.Hon. Justice Abdu Dogo

7.Hon. Justice Fadawu Umaru

8.Hon. Justice Ishaq Mohammed Sani

9.Hon. Justice Zainab Bage Abubakar

10.Hon. Justice Abdulazeez M. Anka

11.Hon. Justice Nnamdi Okwy Dimgba

12.Hon. Justice Nwoye Victoria Tochukwu

13.Hon. Justice Nwabunkeonye Onwosi

14.Hon. Justice Okorowo Donatus Uwaezuoke

15.Hon. Justice Ngozika Uwazurunonye Okaisabor

16.Hon. Justice Ntong Festus Ntong

17.Hon. Justice Nehizena Idemudia Afolabi

18.Hon. Justice Nyesom-Wike Eberechi Suzzette

19.Hon. Justice Lateef Babajide Lawal-Akapo

20.Hon. Justice Akinyemi Abiodun Azeem

21.Hon. Justice Oyewumi Oyejoju Oyebiola

22.Hon. Justice Olukayode Adegbola Adeniyi

JUDGES, HIGH COURT, FCT ABUJA – 12

1.Ademuyiwa Olakunle Oyeyipo

2.Bamodu Odunayo Olutomi

3.Anumaenwe Godwin Iheabunike

4.Odo Celestine Obinna

5.Hauwa Lawal Gummi

6.Abdurahman Usman

7.Buetnaan Mandy Bassi

8.Sarah Benjamin Inesu Avoh

9.Maryan Iye Yusuf

10.Ariwoola Oluwakemi Victoria

11.Lesley Nkesi Belema Wike

12.Munirat Ibrahim Tanko

JUDGES, IMO STATE HIGH COURT – 7
Akowundu Cletus Ndubuisi
Uchenna Mary Njoku
Chibuogwu Ojiugo Chukwumaeze
Ononogbo Chidi Linus
Adaego Peace Nosiri
Emeka Ozoma Orafu
Mathew Chinedu Ijezie

JUDGES, BAUCH STATE HIGH COURT – 6

1.Amin Umar Ilelah

2.Aliyu Bin Idris

3.Ahmed Shuaibu Ningi

4.Shafa’u Ladan Yusuf

5.Abdussalam Idris Waziri

6.Kawu A. Yerima

JUDGES, TARABA STATE HIGH COURT – 3

1.Hamidu Audu

2.Bibonga Jeniffer Nauma

3.Joel Daniel Ubandoma

JUDGES, LAGOS STATE HIGH COURT – 13

1.Sunmonu Tunde Bashiru

2.Azeez Fimisola Augusta

3.Alebiosu Olawale Lawal

4.Adewale Russel Musiliu

5.Popoola Oluwatosin Ajose

6.Anjorin-Ajose Tanimola Abdulwaheed

7.Muyideen Abdul-Raheem Tejumade

8.George Alfred Akingbola

9.Balogun Adegboyega Ganiu

10.Shonubi Adenike Kudirat

11.Badejo-Okusanya Yewande Jokotola

12.Layinka Oyeladun Amope

13.Ojuromi Nalirat Olayinka Oluwatosin

JUDGES, KOGI STATE HIGH COURT – 4

1.Ajesola Joseph Sunday

2.Ojoma Rachael Haruna

3.Kadiri Badama

4.Ezema Beatrice Ada

JUDGES, JIGAWA STATE HIGH COURT – 2

1.Mohammad El-Usman

2.Nilfa Abdullahi Gambo

KADIS, SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL, BAUCHI STATE – 5

1.Ishaku Magaji

2.Abdurrahman Hassan Sabo

3.Bello Mohammed Sambowal

4.Muhyiddeen Mohammed

5.Mahmoud Idris Shehu Tiyin

KADIS, SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL, KOGI STATE – 5

1.Muhammad Muhammad Bello

2.Okino Isah Saidu

3.Yakubu Adavenge Abbas

4.Shaibu Ridwan Aliyu

5.Idris Alhaji Abdullahi

KADI, SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL, JIGAWA STATE – 1

1.Mukhtar Shuaibu Adam

JUDGES, IMO STATE CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL – 3

1.Everyman Ezenna Eleanya

2.Ofoha Sylvesta Uchenna

3.Ibeh Rosemond Oluchi

JUDGES, CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL, TARABA STATE – 2

1.Esther Tata

2.Benjamin Samuila Bawage

JUDGE, CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL, KOGI STATE – 1

1.Maryann Oziohu Otaru.b

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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4 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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4 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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4 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.