NJC suspends three judges, warns seven others
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Verified Synthesis~104s readThey are Justice Hannatu Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court. Also, the council said it found merit in a petition against two Nasarawa State High Court judges – Mr Oyigbenu and Mr Kana – over their failure to deliver judgement in an appeal within the constitutionally prescribed 90 days.
Context & Background
- ✦The investigation committee found that the process amounted to an appeal against a valid judgement of a court of competent jurisdiction, which was subsequently set aside by the Jigawa State High Court.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Wednesday:NJC’s Deputy Director (Information) Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe said in a statement on Wednesday that the council took the decisions at its 112th meeting held on 3 November.24 December:The investigation committee found that Justice Kawu knew of the earlier order, which was due to expire at midnight on 24 December 2025, but granted an interim bail on 23 December 2025, in conflict with it.22 October:The committee found that he improperly entertained and granted a fresh ex parte application for a Garnishee Order Nisi on 22 October 2025, after an earlier similar application had been withdrawn and struck out.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- They are Justice Hannatu Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.
- Also, the council said it found merit in a petition against two Nasarawa State High Court judges – Mr Oyigbenu and Mr Kana – over their failure to deliver judgement in an appeal within the constitutionally prescribed 90 days.
- The investigation committee found that the process amounted to an appeal against a valid judgement of a court of competent jurisdiction, which was subsequently set aside by the Jigawa State High Court.
Key Facts:Wednesday: NJC’s Deputy Director (Information) Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe said in a statement on Wednesday that the council took the decisions at its 112th meeting held on 3 November.24 December: The investigation committee found that Justice Kawu knew of the earlier order, which was due to expire at midnight on 24 December 2025, but granted an interim bail on 23 December 2025, in conflict with it.22 October: The committee found that he improperly entertained and granted a fresh ex parte application for a Garnishee Order Nisi on 22 October 2025, after an earlier similar application had been withdrawn and struck out.4 November: This was while other pending applications, including the bank’s application for stay of execution, had been adjourned till 4 November 2025.
Editorial Excerpt
The decisions were part of a range of conclusions the NJC reached following a review of disciplinary matters involving the judges which the council’s investigation committees earlier sat on.
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They are Justice Hannatu Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court.
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Also, the council said it found merit in a petition against two Nasarawa State High Court judges – Mr Oyigbenu and Mr Kana – over their failure to deliver judgement in an appeal within the constitutionally prescribed 90 days.
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NJC’s Deputy Director (Information) Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe said in a statement on Wednesday that the council took the decisions at its 112th meeting held on 3 November.
