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MEET Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun, Biography, Career, Age, State of Origin
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
As Justice Olukayode Ariwoola prepares to step down on August 22, 2024, the 66-year-old Justice Kekere-Ekun will soon be appointed as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria subject to confirmation by the Senate.
Justice Kudirat Kekere Ekun Biography, Career, Age, State of Origin and Controversy can be accessed below.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun is next in line to take on one of Nigeria’s most prestigious judicial roles, following her recommendation by the National Judicial Council (NJC) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria.
As Justice Olukayode Ariwoola prepares to step down on August 22, 2024, the 66-year-old Justice Kekere-Ekun will soon be appointed as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria subject to confirmation by the Senate.
This development, announced via an NJC statement on August 15, 2024, marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s judiciary.
Justice Kekere-Ekun’s extensive legal career, spanning from the early 1980s to her recent tenure as a Supreme Court Justice, positions her as a highly qualified leader for the nation’s judiciary.
Kudirat Kekere Ekun Biography
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has had an illustrious career she was born on May 7, 1958, in London, United Kingdom, and began her education in private primary schools before attending Queen’s College, Lagos in 1970.
This school, renowned as the premier Federal Government College for girls at the time, set the stage for her future academic excellence.
In 1977, she embarked on her legal studies at the University of Lagos, where she earned her LL.B degree in 1980. The following year, she attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar in July 1981.
Her early legal career began with a compulsory National Youth Service assignment at the Ministry of Justice in Benin City, Bendel State (now Edo State).
Her pursuit of higher education took her to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she obtained a master’s degree in law in 1983.
From Private Practice to the Bench
Justice Kekere-Ekun’s legal journey began in private practice from 1985 to 1989, before she was appointed a Senior Magistrate Grade II in the Lagos State Judiciary in December 1989.
Her ascent in the judiciary continued when she was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Lagos State on July 19, 1996.
During this period, she also served as Chairman of the Robbery and Firearms Tribunal, Zone II, Ikeja, Lagos, from November 1996 to May 1999, where she dealt with some of the most challenging criminal cases of the time.
Hon. Justice Kekere-ekun was elevated to the Court of Appeal on 22nd September 2004.
She served as a member of the Court of Appeal ICT Committee from June 2011 to July 2013, where she contributed to enhancing the court’s technological capabilities.
She also served as presiding Justice of two Divisions of the Court (Makurdi & Akure) in 2021 and 2023, respectively.
Over the years, she has participated in various professional development courses and seminars both within Nigeria and internationally.
Notable among these are the Case Management and Court Administration Training Workshop organized by the National Centre for State Courts in June 2001, an ICT Training Course on Information Technology Infrastructure Library held in Dubai, UAE in July 2012, and the 34th Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime at Cambridge University, UK, in September 2016.
Kekere-Ekun played a pivotal role as the lead judge in one of the most controversial judgments in Nigeria’s post-independence history. In January 2020, she delivered the judgment in the case that declared Hope Uzodinma as the lawful governor of Imo State.
The decision was based on the claim that results from 388 polling units, where Uzodinma was leading, had not been included in the original count.
On June 8, 2013, Justice Kekere-Ekun reached a milestone when she was promoted to the Supreme Court of Nigeria as the fifth female Justice of the Court. Her appointment marked her as one of the youngest women ever to hold this esteemed position.
Beyond her judicial responsibilities, Justice Kekere-Ekun is a prominent figure in the global legal community. She is a life Bencher and a member of several professional organizations.
Notably, she is an active member of the International Association of Women Judges, where she currently serves as President, advocating for gender equality and the empowerment of women in the judiciary.
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NECO accredits more foreign schools for SSCE, BECE
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has given accreditation to more foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Azeez Sani, disclosed this in a statement.
The newly accredited schools are in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea.
“NECO Accreditation Team visited the Schools to assess their readiness to write the SSCE and BECE.
“The Accreditation Team inspected classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer laboratories, workshops, examination halls and sport facilities to determine their adequacy and suitability for NECO Examinations.
“After a thorough evaluation and comprehensive assessment, the schools were granted full SSCE and full BECE accreditation status,” the statement said.
The statement added that the accreditation of additional foreign schools is a testament to NECO’s commitment to providing quality education and assessment beyond the shores of Nigeria.
“With its expanding global presence, NECO is poised to become a leading examination body in Africa, offering opportunities for students worldwide to benefits from its expertise, thus contributing to the advancement of education in Africa and beyond.”
In another development, the statement disclosed that candidates are participating in the on-going NECO SSCE External in Diffa, Niger Republic.
“The UNHCR School, Diffa, Niger Republic is the first NECO SSCE External Centre outside Nigeria.”
NECO examinations are now written by candidates in Benin Republic, Togo, Cote’ d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial Guinea and Saudi Arabia.
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Guardiola suffers worst defeat of career as Tottenham hammer Man City 4-0
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, suffered the worst defeat of his managerial career as they lost 4-0 to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night.
The Premier League champions were already on a run of four consecutive defeats ahead of the visit of the North London side.
James Maddison scored twice in the first half to set Spurs on their way to a sensational win.
Pedro Porro drilled in a third, before Brennan Johnson got on the scoresheet late in the game.
The result leaves City in second place with 23 points. They could go eight points behind Liverpool by the end of this Game Week.
Guardiola takes his men to Anfield next weekend.
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FUOYE Re-Marks Exam Papers of Student Failed By Lecturer Over Sex-for-Grade Scandal, Secures Justice
The Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, has cleared a female student, Ramota Olahanloye, to graduate following the re-marking of her final-year examination scripts.
Olahanloye had alleged that a lecturer, Dr. Anthony Agbegbedia, demanded sexual favours from her, and when she declined, he deliberately failed her in two final-year courses.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser on Media to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Wole Balogun, the university confirmed that Olahanloye’s allegations were investigated, and her scripts were re-marked.
“The young lady’s scripts were re-marked, and she performed fairly better than the scores initially awarded by Dr. Anthony Agbegbedia,” the statement read.
According to Balogun, the university management approved Olahanloye’s revised results, which qualified her for graduation.
“The university management has given executive approval for her results to be processed. She has since commenced her final clearance from relevant units of the university,” the statement added.
Balogun also disclosed that Agbegbedia had been sanctioned by the institution for his misconduct.
Olahanloye expressed her joy over the resolution of the case, saying, “I am happy that I have gotten justice, and I really appreciate the university Vice-Chancellor for setting up the committee that investigated the matter.
“I was shown my entire results, including the graduation list with my name on it. I have started my clearance as a graduating student of the university, and I am truly happy.”
Her father, Rasaki Olahanloye, also lauded the university for its commitment to justice.
“I can confirm to the world that FUOYE has served justice to my daughter. I was shown her upgraded results after her scripts were re-marked, and it is clear that she passed.
“The university fulfilled its promise to ensure fairness, and I appreciate the VC, Prof. Sunday Fasina, and the committee members for ensuring my daughter gets justice,” he said.
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