NIGERIA: Criminal Cases For Speedy Trial, CJN Promises As He Swears In 12 Judges

According to the CJN, “the Federal High Court is now properly staffed to deal, without any delay, these cases filed by the EFCC and ICPC. Arrangements are being made to hear these cases from day to day without any adjournment. Some of these judges will be exclusively assigned to try all those high profile cases on day to day basis.” While congratulating the new judges, the CJN commended the National Assembly for approving the increase in the number of Federal High Court judges from 70 to 100 and noted that the move will go a long way in reducing the number pending cases at the Federal High Court.

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