NJC Clears 14 New Federal High Court Judges, Sends Names to President Tinubu

SUNTV Global Channel
Updated January 22, 2026

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 candidates to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court, following the conclusion of its latest deliberations.The recommendation was made during the 110th meeting of the Council, held between January 13 and 14, 2026, and presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.Confirming the development in a statement issued on Thursday, the NJC’s Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe, said all the nominees were thoroughly screened and cleared after security agencies submitted reports indicating no adverse findings against any of the candidates.According to the Council, the recommended judges met all statutory and professional requirements and were found suitable for elevation to the Federal High Court bench.

Full List of Recommended Federal High Court Judge Candidates

Suleiman, Amida HassanMuhammad, Barau SaiduIgboko, Chinelo ConchitaOnuegbu, Chioma AngelaGalumje, EdingahIbrahim, Vera EneaboAbubakar, Musa UsmanSalihu, Aisha YunusaIkpeme, Joy BasseyShehu, Umaru AdamuMohammed, Ibrahim BubaEigege-Binjin, Nendelmum JudithUsoro, Kuyik UduakNwoye, Osinachi DonatusThe final appointment of the nominees now awaits presidential approval, after which they will be formally sworn in to strengthen the capacity of the Federal High Court across the country.SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor developments and bring updates as they unfold.