The newly-elected Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ben Ukpepi, has raised alarm over alleged issuance of fake employment letters to workers, especially those in health institutions by the Cross River State Government.

Nigeria's highest court of law says contrary to media reports, it does not take orders from the President as it remains an independent arm of government like the executive and legislature.

The National Judicial Council, (NJC) has reportedly removed the name of Justice Walter Onnoghen from the Council’s member list and replaced it with the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, as it acting chairman. The council list is made up of 23 members instead of the full membership of 24.

Reports reveal that the South-south Governors may have resolved to intercede in the case of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.

About 769 state civil service workers in Osun state were trapped in a certificate scandal. The information was contained in a statement signed by, Adelani Baderinwa, the supervisor to the Ministry of Information which was made available to journalist in Osogbo on Friday.

The Court of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has convicted the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, after finding him guilty of false assets declaration.