34 lawyers nominated for judges fail integrity test

Thirty-four lawyers nominated for judicial appointment in Nigeria have failed their integrity test, according to reports.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has revealed that 34 lawyers out of those nominated for appointment as judges did not pass the integrity test. This development highlights ongoing efforts to ensure judicial integrity in Nigeria. No further details on the specific reasons for failure or the identities of the lawyers were provided in the available information. The incident underscores the rigorous vetting process for judicial positions.

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