Meanwhile, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has given hints on how judges could avoid delays and ensure prompt justice delivery. Justice Kekere-Ekun said that where judges familiarise themselves with relevant laws and case management techniques, their decisions would be swift and cases would be determined on time. The CJN spoke in Abuja yesterday during the opening session of a refresher course for judges of the superior courts on “the management of evidence in trial,” organised by the National Judicial Institute (NJI). While impartiality remains paramount, judges are expected to exercise informed and active control over proceedings to ensure fairness, efficiency, and procedural discipline. The CJN noted that evidence remains the foundation upon which judicial decisions are built, adding that it is through evidence that facts are established, credibility is assessed, and the law is applied.

Source: The Guardian February 03, 2026 18:40 UTC