Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- Trial judge Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Monday, exposed an attempt by a lawyer facing forgery charge before him to meet him privately in chambers.

Mr Onwuegbuzie, during Monday's proceeding, openly questioned the lawyer, Victor Giwa, about the motive behind the requested private meeting.

"Is it a practice for a defendant to go and see a judge in his chamber when your case is before him?" Mr Onwuegbuzie asked.

Mr Giwa replied, "no," after which the judge expressed shock over his conduct.

"It is shocking to hear that a defendant who has a matter before a judge has the tenacity to see a judge in his chamber," Mr Onwuegbuzie said, warning that "this court will no...