NJC suspends three judges, disciplines six others
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Verified Synthesis~66s read“The committee held that the process amounted to an appeal against a valid judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, which was subsequently set aside by the Jigawa State High Court,” the council stated. In a statement issued on Wednesday, but sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, the council said it approved the suspension of Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.
Context & Background
- ✦The council said, “All recommended candidates are expected to be sworn in by their respective state governors without delay.” It also directed the Imo State Judicial Service Commission to include the name of the state’s Acting Chief Judge, Justice Ijeoma Agugua, in the shortlist of candidates for appointment as substantive Chief Judge.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:The decisions were taken at the NJC’s 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.Wednesday:In a statement issued on Wednesday, but sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, the council said it approved the suspension of Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.2025:The council said the investigation committee found that Justice Kawu knew of the earlier order, which was due to expire at midnight on December 24, 2025, but granted interim bail on December 23, 2025, in conflict with it.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- “The committee held that the process amounted to an appeal against a valid judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, which was subsequently set aside by the Jigawa State High Court,” the council stated.
- In a statement issued on Wednesday, but sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, the council said it approved the suspension of Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.
- The council said, “All recommended candidates are expected to be sworn in by their respective state governors without delay.” It also directed the Imo State Judicial Service Commission to include the name of the state’s Acting Chief Judge, Justice Ijeoma Agugua, in the shortlist of candidates for appointment as substantive Chief Judge.
Key Facts:2026: The decisions were taken at the NJC’s 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.Wednesday: In a statement issued on Wednesday, but sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, the council said it approved the suspension of Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.2025: The council said the investigation committee found that Justice Kawu knew of the earlier order, which was due to expire at midnight on December 24, 2025, but granted interim bail on December 23, 2025, in conflict with it.
Editorial Excerpt
The National Judicial Council has suspended three judges for one year without pay over various acts of judicial misconduct and disciplined six others.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Kudirat Kekere-Ekun?
“The committee held that the process amounted to an appeal against a valid judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, which was subsequently set aside by the Jigawa State High Court,” the council stated.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
In a statement issued on Wednesday, but sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, the council said it approved the suspension of Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The decisions were taken at the NJC’s 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
