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Fraudsters targeting retired judges’ pensions, says NJC

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has raised concerns over fraudsters targeting retired judicial officers' pensions. The council claims that the fraudsters have been bombarding retired judges with phone calls demanding various sums of money to help them fast-track the payment of their retirement benefits. The NJC Director of Information, Soji Oye, distanced the council from the actions of the alleged fraudsters and urged retired judicial officers to be wary so as not to fall victim to these unscrupulous elements.Nigerian retirees face delayed payment of pension and gratuities, and judges are not left out. In 2022, six Lagos State retired judges sued the state government and the NJC over their delayed pension. The retired judges who sued were Justices Samuel Candide-Johnson, Iyabo Kasali, Olaide Olayinka, Doris Okuwobi, Titilola Ojikutu-Rhode, and Grace Onyeabo.The council has warned retired judicial officers to be wary of and report such calls to the pension department of the council for appropriate action. In addition, Nigerians have finally been approved to earn in US dollars; premium domains can earn up to $17,000 (₦27 million) monthly.

Solomon Odeniyi | National Judiciary council/Corruption | Punch Newspaper | Monday, March 18, 2024