• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Senate Confirms 11 Justices For Apex Court

by Sunday Isuwa
2 years ago
in Cover Stories, News
Senate Confirms 11 Justices For Apex Court
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 11 justices as Supreme Court justices.

Advertisement

President Bola Ahmed had appointed the justices to fill the vacancies on the apex court’s bench. 

Their confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, during yesterday’s plenary.

President Tinubu had asked the Senate to confirm the nominees, who were recommended by the National Judicial Council, to fill the vacant positions following the death and resignation of some justices. 

The nominees confirmed are Justice Haruna Tsammani (North-east) who chaired the presidential election petition court; Justice Moore Adumein (South-South), Justice Jummai Sankey (North-central), Justice Chidiebere Uwa (South-east) ad Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme (South-east)

RELATED

Illicit Financial Flows: FIRS Rallies Stakeholders To Tackle Capital Flight

Illicit Financial Flows: FIRS Rallies Stakeholders To Tackle Capital Flight

22 minutes ago
Jigawa Pension Board Pays N1.5bn To 569 Retirees

Jigawa Pension Board Pays N1.5bn To 569 Retirees

27 minutes ago

Others are Justice Obande Ogbuinya (South-east), Justice Stephen Adah (North-central), Justice Habeeb Abiru (South-west), Justice Jamilu Tukur (Northwest), Justice Abubakar Umar (Northwest) and Justice Mohammed Idris (North-central).

The chairman of the committee, Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno), while presenting his panel’s report, said the nominees possessed the requisite qualifications and experience to occupy the position and that there was no petition against them.

He, therefore, recommended their confirmation. 

With the confirmation of the 11 justices, the Supreme Court now has the complete statutory requirement of 21 justices on its bench. 

Speaking, the deputy president of the Senate, Barau, commended the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters for a job well done.

Senators who spoke before the confirmation had expressed concern over the delay in the appointment of justices for the Supreme Court bench.

Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa) urged that in the event of subsequent vacancies, a provision for their immediate replacement should be made.

He said, “Anytime these vacancies occur, they should be filled immediately.

“I want to draw that to the attention of the President. There shouldn’t be a delay so that we don’t become a laughing stock.”

The Senate Leader, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (APD, Ekiti) said it was important that those who are next in line be screened and appointed immediately as the vacancies occur at the apex court.

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia) stressed that the funds allocated to the Supreme Court in the 2024 budget be reviewed upwards to ensure its effectiveness.

He said, “The Senate should look at the budget of the Judiciary because even the state courts are in a mess. How can they give good justice? This is not the way it was before; we were doing better.”

 


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

FCT Blames Water Scarcity On Climate Change

Next Post

Acting Governor Aiyedatiwa Presents N384.5bn 2024 Budget To Ondo Assembly

Sunday Isuwa

Sunday Isuwa

Sunday Isuwa is an award winning journalist with over 15 years of experience. Currently at LEADERSHIP Media Group, he has published thousands of articles that have helped in shaping Democracy, Good Governance in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large. His Twitter handle is @IsuwaSunday 

You May Like

Illicit Financial Flows: FIRS Rallies Stakeholders To Tackle Capital Flight
News

Illicit Financial Flows: FIRS Rallies Stakeholders To Tackle Capital Flight

2025/07/30
Jigawa Pension Board Pays N1.5bn To 569 Retirees
News

Jigawa Pension Board Pays N1.5bn To 569 Retirees

2025/07/30
Jigawa Suspends Palliative Coordinator, Others
News

Jigawa-UNITE Solicits Emirs’ Support To Improve Learning Outcomes In Basic Education

2025/07/30
Governor Namadi Urges More Efforts To Rescue Nigeria Africa
News

Jigawa Govt Opens Tender For Renovation Of State Secretariat

2025/07/30
Jigawa Launches 2025 Tree Planting Campaign
News

Jigawa Launches 2025 Tree Planting Campaign

2025/07/30
Entry Permit: Gatekeepers, Emperors, And The Politics Of Control
Backpage

Entry Permit: Gatekeepers, Emperors, And The Politics Of Control

2025/07/30
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Illicit Financial Flows: FIRS Rallies Stakeholders To Tackle Capital Flight

Jigawa Pension Board Pays N1.5bn To 569 Retirees

Jigawa-UNITE Solicits Emirs’ Support To Improve Learning Outcomes In Basic Education

Jigawa Govt Opens Tender For Renovation Of State Secretariat

Jigawa Launches 2025 Tree Planting Campaign

Entry Permit: Gatekeepers, Emperors, And The Politics Of Control

Two Years Of Renewed Hope Initiative: Benue Feels Impact

From Policy To Practice: Interrogating NASENI, BPP Partnership On “Nigeria First Movement”

NSGF Chairman Inuwa Yahaya Speaks On President Tinubu’s Delivery On Electoral Promises, Economic Reforms At Kaduna Summit

Malnutrition: MSF Urges Action As Child Death Rises In Northern Nigeria

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.