Eight Supreme Court judges were today Friday, November 6, sworn in by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad, increasing the number from 12 to 20.
Among the newly sworn-in judges are Lawal Garba (northwest), Helen Ogunwumiju (southwest), Abdu Aboki (northwest), and M. M. Saulawa (northwest).
Most of the new Supreme Court judges sworn-in by CJN Muhammad are from northern and southern Nigeria (Photo: The Guardian)
Others are Adamu Jauro (northeast), Samuel Oseji (south-south), Tijani Abubakar (northeast) and Emmanuel Agim (south-south).
Meanwhile, CJN on Monday, May 4, directed all heads of courts to abide by previous circulars shutting down courts to hear only urgent, essential and time-bound matters.
He said this would be pending the outcome of a committee set up to come up with recommendations on how to leverage on technology and hold the business of courts even during the COVID-19 period.
The circular dated May 4, with Ref. No. NJC/CIR/HOC/II/658 was issued to all heads of court in the federal and state judiciaries.
It is titled: Re: Implementation Guidelines For The Containment of COVID-19 Issued by The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.
“Strategic measures and Guidance must be provided for Courts where physical hearings must be held and they must do so sparingly and in line with appropriate regulations and guidelines issued by the NJC, and the health protocols approved by the NCDC."
In another related news.Justlce Mojlsola Dada of the Ikeja high court is delivering judgment in a murder and stealing case between the State of Lagos v Olalekan Hameed.
The court session which began at 11am is holding online via a video app
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