Nigerian Judicial Commission Advises Buhari to Retire Top Judge
The National Judicial Council has recommended the compulsory retirement of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen who is facing a hearing at the Code of Conduct Tribunal on allegations of false asset declaration. If found guilty, he could be removed. President Buhari suspended Onnoghen on January 25, 2019.
Walter Onnoghen.
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Nigeria:
Judicial Council Decides On Onnoghen, Muhammad - Writes Buhari
Premium Times, 3 April 2019
The National Judicial Council says it has reached decisions on the petitions written against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, and the justice acting in his… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Onnoghen Closes Defence, Gets 3 Days to File Final Address
Daily Trust, 4 April 2019
The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, has closed his defence before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over alleged false and non-declaration of assets… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Onnoghen Reacts to Allegations of Paying Wife Estacode, Receiving Illicit Payments
Premium Times, 3 April 2019
The embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has reacted to new petitions filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the National… Read more »
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Suspended Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen failed to show up in court to face charges of breaching asset declaration rules. President Muhammadu Buhari suspended and replaced Onnoghen, ... Read more »