News
Gov Obaseki to swear-in Justice Acha, as Edo Chief Judge, Edigin retires
A statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the High Court, Mr Benson Osawaru, on Friday in Benin stated that Edigin would clock 65 years on May 17 which is also the constitutionally prescribed age for retirement in the bench.
Following the development, Governor Godwin Obaseki would swear in the next in hierarchy, Justice Joe Acha, as the incoming Chief Judge at the Government House, Benin, NAN reports.
Obaseki had sworn-in Edigin as the seventh Edo Chief Judge on Nov. 22, 2019, following the retirement of Justice Esohe Ikponmwen.
Prior to her retirement, Edigin was called to the bar on July 17, 1979.
In 1989, she joined the then Bendel State Judiciary as Chief Magistrate Grade 11 and was appointed a high court judge in 2001.
-
Gist4 days agoVIDEO: Congo’s president daughter’s bedroom video leaks
-
News6 days agoNIMASA DG JOB: Gbajabiamila Allegedly Collected $1m Bribe From Victor Ochei, Others Paid $2m, $3m, Tinubu’s Man Akinyelure Fingered, ONI-Okpaku Arrested ___Jackson Ude
-
Politics4 days agoPatani stands still as High Chief (Dr) Wayles honors his mother, remembering her legacy 5 years later.
-
Crime4 days agoAlowonle Arrested, Shot In Police Custody – Osun Park Managers
-
Sports3 days agoJuventus Terminates Paul Pogba’s Contract: What’s Next for the French Midfielder?
-
News4 days agoIGP Orders Arrest Of Osun Anti-Kidnapping Squad Leader Over Alleged Attempted Murder
-
Health2 days agoHEALTH CARE: GAVI, UNICEF Donate Free Essential Medical Equipment To Bayelsa State Govt.
-
Politics3 days agoFG Obeys Court’s Order, Stops FAAC Allocation to Rivers State