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Justice Mamman Nasir [1929-2019]
The death of Justice Mamman Nasir on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at once robbed this country of a top jurist, a pioneer in the legal profession, an astute politician and public servant, a man totally dedicated to the cause of nation and community and also a foremost traditional ruler. He died at the Federal Medical Centre, Katsina at the age of 90.
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Tribute to Justice Mamman Nasir – Daily TrustHis short stint as Justice of Supreme Court of Nigeria and his long sojourn as President of Court of Appeal were legendary; judicious, historic and prosperous. It was therefore not surprising that his retirement from active public service sometimes in 1992 was rewarded by crowning him as one of the most important title holders (Kingmaker) …
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Spoken Word (Tribute To Justice Mamman Nasir) By Hannatu Musawa | Sahara ReportersFrom 1961 to 1966, he served as Northern Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and as Solicitor-General for the North Central State Government. In the aftermath of that, he became the Director of Public Prosecution, Northern Region in 1967, the same year he was appointed Solicitor General, North Central State. In 1975, he was appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court of Nigeria as Justice. He then went ahead to become President of the Nigerian Court of Appealin 1978. He retired in 1992 and ascended to the throne of Galadima of Katsina, which was conferred on him on May 9, 1992.
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Shettima visits late Mamman Nasir's family – Daily TrustBorno State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum Kashim Shettima was yesterday at Malumfashi town in Katsina State to condole with the family of late northern elder statesman and former president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mamman Nasir who died on Saturday. Shettima’s spokesman, Isa Gusau, disclosed this to journalists yesterday.ADVERTISEMENT …
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Gamji Association urges FG to immortalise late Justice Nasir – Daily TrustGamji Members Association (GAMA) has called on the federal government to immortalise late Justice Mamman Nasir by naming a federal structure after him. In a statement in Minna, the Association paid glowing tribute to the late former President of the Court of Appeal, describing him as a greater leader and nationalist, while urging the federal …
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Tribute to Justice Mamman Nasir – Daily TrustHis short stint as Justice of Supreme Court of Nigeria and his long sojourn as President of Court of Appeal were legendary; judicious, historic and prosperous. It was therefore not surprising that his retirement from active public service sometimes in 1992 was rewarded by crowning him as one of the most important title holders (Kingmaker) …
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Shettima visits late Mamman Nasir's family – Daily TrustBorno State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum Kashim Shettima was yesterday at Malumfashi town in Katsina State to condole with the family of late northern elder statesman and former president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mamman Nasir who died on Saturday. Shettima’s spokesman, Isa Gusau, disclosed this to journalists yesterday.ADVERTISEMENT …
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Spoken Word (Tribute To Justice Mamman Nasir) By Hannatu Musawa | Sahara ReportersFrom 1961 to 1966, he served as Northern Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and as Solicitor-General for the North Central State Government. In the aftermath of that, he became the Director of Public Prosecution, Northern Region in 1967, the same year he was appointed Solicitor General, North Central State. In 1975, he was appointed to the bench of the Supreme Court of Nigeria as Justice. He then went ahead to become President of the Nigerian Court of Appealin 1978. He retired in 1992 and ascended to the throne of Galadima of Katsina, which was conferred on him on May 9, 1992.
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Gamji Association urges FG to immortalise late Justice Nasir – Daily TrustGamji Members Association (GAMA) has called on the federal government to immortalise late Justice Mamman Nasir by naming a federal structure after him. In a statement in Minna, the Association paid glowing tribute to the late former President of the Court of Appeal, describing him as a greater leader and nationalist, while urging the federal …
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EFCC re-arrests Justice Ajumogobia – Daily TrustThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday re-arrested Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia whom the commission said wound face a fresh criminal charge. The spokesperson of the EFCC, Tony Orilade, said the commission re-arrested Ofili-Ajumogobia in line with the decision of the Appeal Court, Lagos Division, in a case involving Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa, where it said …
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Shun jungle justice – Emir of Ningi – Daily TrustThe Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Danyaya, has asked his subjects not to resort to jungle justice in any incident. He gave the warning yesterday during a visit to Diwa Community of Ningi Local Government Area to sympathise with them over a recent attack by armed men..ADVERTISEMENT According to him, though communities have the right …
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NJC reconvenes next week over Justice Muhammad’s tenure – Daily TrustThe National Judicial Council (NJC) may reconvene next week to consider the extension of the tenure of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad. The NJC met on Wednesday and Thursday but could not arrive at a decision to recommend the extension of Justice Muhammad to President Muhammadu Buhari until a substantive appointment …
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