34 Lawyers Fail Integrity Test for Judges' Appointments in Nigeria Amid Corruption Allegations
In Nigeria, 34 lawyers failed integrity tests for judges' appointments, with Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun leading the process. Out of 62 applicants shortlisted for the Federal High Court bench, 28 received a clean bill of health.
Allegations of corruption emerged, with a female nominee accused of demanding a bribe of N1 million. The Police Service Commission (PSC) investigated and confirmed the bribery claims, resulting in the disqualification of the 34 lawyers.
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