Branches of the Judiciary

The Borno State Judiciary has three (3) branches, The High Courts Division includes the Magistrates and Area Courts, The Sharia Court of Appeal headed by the Grand Kadi and the Judicial Service Commission chaired by the Chief Judge of the State.

High Courts Division

High Courts are courts of Higher Jurisdiction...

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Sharia Court of Appeal

Sharia Court of Appeal is a Superior Court of Record established...

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Judicial Service Commission - JSC

Judicial Service Commission is the body responsible for the appointment...

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High Courts

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Magistrate Courts

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Sharia Courts

News and Events

  • At its four-day meeting that ended on the 7th day of August, 2025, the Borno State Judicial Service Commission considered the promotion of 97 officers to various grades.
    The Commission also cons... Read More
  • This is to notify the general public that the underlisted (download file below) candidates have applied for or been nominated and are being considered for appointment as judges of the Borno State High... Read More

The Chief Judge

Hon. Justice Kashim Zannah OFR
The Chief Judge and Chairman Judicial Service Commission

Chief Registrar

Babagana Mustapha
The Chief Registrar, High Courts Division

Quote From the Chief Judge