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Kano judiciary sanctions judges, court staff for misconduct
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against several judicial officers and court staff found guilty of misconduct and other unethical practices.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Jibo Ibrahim, the Commission said the decisions were reached during its 86th meeting held on October 30, 2025. The actions followed recommendations by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC), which investigated various petitions against the affected officials.
According to the statement, Isa Yuguda Wudilawa, a Principal Registrar at the Magistrate Court, Zungeru Complex, was found guilty of collecting official funds into his personal account, a clear breach of financial rules and public service ethics. He was demoted from Grade Level 12 to 10 in line with civil service regulations.
Similarly, Alkali Ibrahim Isah Usman, Presiding Judge of Bebeji Shari’a Court, was punished for executing a judgment before the 30-day appeal period had elapsed. He received a strong warning and had his promotion deferred for one year.
Alkali Shamsu Maul’ainaini of the Upper Shari’a Court, Durbunde, was found guilty of financial misconduct and other infractions, including removing court records and violating jurisdictional circulars. He was demoted to the registrar cadre, suspended from judicial duties, and issued a strong warning.
The Commission also dismissed Ibrahim Salim, Clerk of the Upper Shari’a Court, Rijiyar Lemo, after finding him guilty of forgery, falsifying court documents, and soliciting bribes from litigants.
However, Alkali Ali Jibrin Danzaki, Presiding Judge of the same court, was commended for his integrity and courage in reporting the misconduct of his clerk. The Commission described his actions as exemplary and presented him with a letter of commendation.
In another case, Alkali Munzali Tanko (Rtd.), formerly of Upper Shari’a Court Post Office, was found to have conducted judicial proceedings nine days after his retirement. The Commission condemned his actions as “shameful” and “damaging to the judiciary’s image,” directing that his misconduct be made public as a deterrent to others.
The statement also revealed that Magistrate Halima A. B. Wali was issued a strong warning for failing to follow due process in a criminal case, while His lordship Abdul’aziz M. Habib was sanctioned for disregarding official circulars. He will forfeit half of his salary for three months and received a stern warning.
The Judicial Service Commission reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline, transparency, and ethical standards within the judiciary, warning that any form of misconduct would attract appropriate sanctions.
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami says Economic and Financial Crimes Commission operatives forcefully evicted him and his family from their Abuja residence despite ongoing court proceedings over the property’s forfeiture.
He described the action as unlawful and vowed to challenge it in court.
The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance as a palliative for the state workforce to cushion the effects of the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Kayode Martins, in a statement released on Monday, March 23, disclosed that the governor has granted the request of the union on the issue of transportation allowance.
The statement read
“Following the intervention and formal request made by the State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) earlier this morning, the state government has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance for all workers in the state.
The newly approved allowance is set to take effect from April 2026, providing much-needed relief to workers grappling with rising transportation costs amid current economic challenges.
This development comes as a direct response to sustained advocacy by the state NLC, aimed at cushioning the impact of increased living expenses on the workforce.
Further details on implementation are expected to be communicated by the relevant government authorities in due course.”
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Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation bags 72years imprisonment for diverting N868.46 million security funds
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, March 23, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine.
DailyTrust reports that in the judgment delivered, Justice Omotosho held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been able to prove the nine-count money laundering charge beyond reasonable doubt.
According to the judge, the defendant is hereby convicted as charged.
Justice Omotosho convicted Nwabuoku in all the nine counts and sentenced him to eight years imprisonment in each of the counts, making 72 years.
The judge, however, ordered that the counts shall run concurrently.
Justice Omotosho, who described Nwabuoku’s act of diverting funds meant for security and defence while he served as Director of Finance and Account in the Ministry of Defence as “appalling,” commended the EFCC for being detailed in its prosecution.
The judge observed that the evidence of the 9th prosecution witness that Nwabuoku voluntarily refunded part of the siphoned money of over N200 million during investigation was not controverted by the defence.
Nwabuoku served as the Director of Finance and Accounts in the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021. He became acting Accountant General of the Federation in May 2022.
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