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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has asked nominated four senior justices into the Supreme Court, advising President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint them.
The justices are: Adamu Jauro (North-East Zone); Emmanuel A. Agim (South-South Zone); C. Oseji (South-South Zone); and Helen M. Ogunwumiju (South-West Zone).
The council at its meetings held Tuesday and Wednesday also recommended the appointment of four new heads of court, 13 judicial officers for Federal and State High courts and one Kadi for the Sharia Court of Appeal.
The NJC also announced that it has placed eight judges under investigations for various infractions.