ナイジェリアのNJCは2026年1月,最高裁判所のジョセフ・オイワオール判事に,他の35人とともに,他の35人を推薦した. Nigeria's NJC recommended Justice Joseph Oyewole for Supreme Court, along with 35 others, in January 2026.

全国司法理事会は,ナイジェリア最高裁判所の任命についてジョセフ・オイワオール判事に,ほかに35の司法裁判所の任命を勧告した。 The National Judicial Council recommended Justice Joseph Oyewole for appointment to Nigeria’s Supreme Court, along with 35 other judicial appointments, following a screening process that included interviews and review of public complaints. 2026年1月13日の理事会第110回会合で決定したこの決定は,イモ州の代理首席裁判官の任期を3カ月延長し,州知事に州司法サービス委員会を設置するよう促した. The decision, made during the council’s 110th meeting on January 13, 2026, also extended Imo State’s Acting Chief Judge’s tenure by three months and urged the state governor to establish a State Judicial Service Commission. 議会はオスン州の首席判事の財務不正行為の疑いを晴らし、デルタ州判事に対する請願の撤回後に却下し、手続きの遅延による控訴裁判所判事の停職判決も覆しました。 The council cleared Osun State’s Chief Judge of financial misconduct allegations, dismissed a petition against a Delta State judge after its withdrawal, and overturned a suspension of a Court of Appeal justice due to procedural delays. NJCはまた,理由もなく前項の規定を発布しないよう警告し,新しい裁判官に慎重な処分を勧告した. The NJC also cautioned against issuing ex parte orders without cause and advised careful case assignment to new judges.