The Nationwide Judicial Council (NJC) has forwarded the names of 14 legal professionals to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as Judges of the Federal Excessive Courtroom.
At its one hundred and tenth assembly, held on January 13 and 14, 2026, and chaired by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun,Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the Council determined to suggest 14 profitable candidates to the President for affirmation as Federal Excessive Courtroom Judges.
In an announcement issued Thursday night, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, NJC Deputy Director of Data defined that the Council had initially delayed submitting the names as a result of the candidates’ safety reviews weren’t but accessible.
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The Council had resolved to await the completion of the safety vetting earlier than sending the nominees to the President. Following the receipt of the reviews, which contained no antagonistic findings, the NJC formally forwarded the record to President Tinubu on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The nominees embrace the incumbent Chief Registrar of the Federal Excessive Courtroom, Suleiman Amida Hassan.
The opposite beneficial candidates are Muhammad Barau Saidu, Igboko Chinelo Conchita, Onuegbu Chioma Angela, Galumje Edingah, Ibrahim Vera Eneabo, Abubakar Musa Usman, and Salihu Aisha Yunusa.
The remaining candidates are Ikpeme Pleasure Bassey, Shehu Umaru Adamu, Mohammed Ibrahim Buba, Eigege-Binjin Nendelmum Judith, Usoro Kuyik Uduak, and Nwoye Osinachi Donatus.
