NJC suspends three judges for misconduct, bars two from promotion

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Which outlets covered NJC suspends three judges for misconduct, bars two from promotion?

13 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

Why were the three judges suspended?

The three judges were suspended for various acts of misconduct. Justice Hannatu Kabir was suspended for unlawfully detaining a litigant for 58 days. Grand Kadi Mohammed Salihu was suspended for reopening a judgment delivered by another court. Justice Sobere Biambo was sanctioned for ordering the arrest of litigants and imposing fines without proper contempt proceedings.

How long are the judges suspended for?

The three suspended judges will serve a one-year suspension without pay. Additionally, Justice Hannatu Kabir and Justice Sobere Biambo have been barred from nomination for elevation for three years.

Were any other judicial officers sanctioned?

Yes, the National Judicial Council also cautioned or warned seven to eight other judicial officers. Some of these officers were also placed on a watch list for six months.