Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 28 candidates for various judicial appointments in its latest effort to fill vacancies across state courts.

NJC's Deputy Director (Information) Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe said in a statement on Wednesday that the council made the decision at its 112th meeting held on 3 November.

The council, chaired by Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, also reached decisions on several disciplinary matters.

Of the 28 candidates recommended, 24 were for appointment as Judges of the High Courts of Kano, Ebonyi, Edo, Adamawa and Ogun States.

One candidate was recommended for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal, while another was recommended a...