Godsgift Onyedinefu The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged that the federal government is plotting to force the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to resign at gunpoint. The Spokesperson of the coalition, Imo Ugochinyere, in a statement on Tuesday said the decision was taken after Onnoghen
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Onnoghen: Buhari Chides EU,UK,US
Godsgift Onyedinefu President Muhamnadu Buhari has reacted to statements issued by the United States, United Kingdom and The European Union on his suspension of the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Senior Special Assistant to the president on Media and Publicity in a statement on Sunday night said
Suspension of Onnoghen may affect credibility of election – US
Godsgift Onyedinefu The United States (US) has expressed concern over the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen by President Muhamnadu Buhari saying the decision is unconstitutional and undermines judicial independence. The US Embassy in Nigeria in a statement said the decision which came on the eve of
‘Dictatorship’ row in Nigeria after top judge suspended
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday suspended the country's top judge just weeks from elections, triggering condemnation from opposition parties who accused him of "an act of dictatorship" and mounting "a judicial coup". The former military ruler, 76, is seeking re-election at polls on February 16, against a backdrop of mounting
Onnoghen’s suspension, a coup against constitutional democracy, says Southern leaders
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders forum has described the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari as a coup against constitutional democracy. In a statement signed by Chief E K Clark (South South), Ayo Adebanjo (South West), Chief John Nwodo (South East) and
CCB formally Serves Charges on CJN Onnoghen
Godsgift Onyedinefu The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has formally served criminal charges on false asset declaration on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen. Onnoghen is set to be arraigned January 22, 2019 at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). However, the Tribunal will have to contend with orders
I feel sad over CJN’s trial – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he is feeling sad over the trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on allegations of false and non-asset declarations. The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, had scheduled Jan. 14 for the arraignment of the CJN. However, the process was stalled as the
APC insists CJN Onnoghen must face trial
Godsgift Onyedinefu The All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen, must face his alleged corruption trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, (CCT). The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said at need conference on Monday. He accused the Peoples Democratic Party
Tribunal adjourns CJN Onnoghen’s case till January 22
The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday adjourned proceedings involving the charges of non-declaration of assets preferred against the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, till January 22. The Umar-led three-man ruled that the tribunal would hear Onnoghen’s motion challenging the jurisdiction of the tribunal at the next
Onnoghen’s trial, an assault on the judiciary — NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) has condemned the trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen by the Federal Government describing it as an assault, intimidation and Desecration of judiciary which "must be stopped". The NBA in a statement signed by its President, Paul Usoro (SAN), said the timing of