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Wike’s wife elevated to Appeal Court bench, CJN’s daughter-in-law to FCT High Court

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Amid protests from various civil society organizations and individuals, the National Judicial Council (NJC) recommended Justice Nyesom-Wike Eberechi Suzzette, wife of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for elevation to the Court of Appeal. Additionally, Ariwoola Oluwakemi Victoria, daughter-in-law of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, was nominated for appointment as a Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory at a meeting presided over by her father-in-law.

Justice Ariwoola is set to retire from the judiciary in August this year. During the NJC meeting, two judges, Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court and Justice G. B. Brikins-Okolosi of Delta State High Court, were barred from elevation to the Appeal Court for two and three years respectively and received warning letters for misconduct. Justice Ekwo was penalized for abusing discretionary power by wrongly granting an ex-parte order, while Justice Brikins-Okolosi was cited for failing to deliver a judgment within the stipulated period.

Justice Amina Shehu of Yobe State High Court was also cautioned for improperly issuing a Writ of Possession conferring title on a defendant. The NJC reviewed 35 petitions against various judges, dismissing many for lack of merit, and set up eight committees to further investigate petitions deemed meritorious.

During the meeting, the NJC recommended 86 judicial officers for appointments across the Court of Appeal, High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Sharia Courts of Appeal, and Customary Courts of Appeal of various states. This includes 22 high court judges being moved to the Court of Appeal, 12 nominees for the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, and numerous other judicial appointments across Nigeria.

The NJC also received notifications of retirements, including that of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, and the deaths of three judges. All recommended candidates are expected to be sworn in following the approval of the NJC’s recommendations by the President and their respective state governors.

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NMMA shortlist 972 entries for 2026 awards

NMMA was founded by a former Chairman of Daily Times, the late Alhaji Babatunde Jose, who led the organisation for 10 years.

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August 14, 2026

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The Nigerian Media Merit Award (NMMA) said that it has shortlisted 972 of 1,112 entries for this year’s awards.

The Chairman of the NMMA Panel of Assessors, Otunba Dele Adetiba, said that the entries for the 34th edition cut across print, radio, and television categories.

Chairman of the NMMA Board of Trustees, Prof. Dayo Duyile, said that the award was established in 1990 to promote professionalism, ethical journalism and excellence among media practitioners.

Duyile, a veteran journalist and academic, said the NMMA was founded by a former Chairman of Daily Times, the late Alhaji Babatunde Jose, who led the organisation for 10 years.

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Nigerian Law school student dies after falling from hostel rooftop

The deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.

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August 11, 2026

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A Nigerian Law School student identified as Faith Alayande, is dead after she fell from the rooftop at Lagos campus.

In a statement on Monday, Aderonke Osho, secretary to the council and director of administration, said that the deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.

Osho said preliminary findings revealed that the student died from injuries sustained after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel around 4am on Friday.

The Nigerian Law School is deeply saddened by this tragic development.

“Management is working closely with the appropriate authorities and the family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensure that all necessary procedures are duly followed, and provide further information as appropriate.”

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Ekwulobia Suspends New Yam Festival for Kidnap Billionaire Son

A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.

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August 11, 2026

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Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has cancelled its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026.

Ohibaba.com learned that this is because of the kidnap of billionaire businessman and owner of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor.

Ezeokafor was kidnapped in Awka on Tuesday last week when he stepped out of his house without his security details to attend to his spiritual need, where he goes to offer prays.

Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the development said that serious operation is currently ongoing to save the elder statesman.

His kidnap has sent his community into mourning, causing the postponement of the new Yam festival, an annual festival which holds on a static date every year.

“The Igwe said the community of Ekwulobia cannot celebrate while their son remains in the custody of the kidnappers,” the source said.