The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to issue an injunction against Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), from proceeding with the party’s national convention scheduled to take place in Umuahia, Abia. Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the case, emphasised the importance of due process, stating, “It is essential that Read More…
Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare have been discharged of alleged treasonable felony charges by the Federal High Court, Abuja. This decision follows the withdrawal of the charges by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. Justice Emeka Nwite, in his ruling, announced the discharge of the defendants, stating, “In view of the Read More…
The United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) has convened a week of hearings to deliberate on the legal ramifications of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. Over 50 states are set to address the judges during this crucial session. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki will open the proceedings, emphasising the significance of this legal forum Read More…
The Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Institute (NBA-HRI) has urged for the adoption and effective execution of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015. Mr. Chino Obiagwu (SAN), Chairman of NBA-HRI, alongside Ms. Rashidat Muhammad, Secretary, emphasised this during a gathering in Lagos, marking the commencement of 16 days of activism against gender violence. According Read More…
Prominent stakeholders within the Restorative Justice (RJ) sphere in Lagos State emphasised the crucial need for increased awareness of the programme’s benefits, aiming to alleviate the strain on the courts, Nigeria Correctional Service, police, and the wider community. This call came during a Thursday stakeholders’ engagement on Restorative Justice, orchestrated by the Lagos State RJ Read More…
In a recent statement, Mr. Soji Oye, Director of Information of the National Judicial Council (NJC), refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that the Council received a nomination list for Supreme Court vacancies from the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC). He clarified this misinformation in Abuja on Sunday, asserting that he never discussed with Read More…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the tribunal judgment, confirming Nasiru Gawuna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the governor of Kano State. Justice Moore Adumein, delivering the unanimous judgment, ruled that Abba Yusuf, the former governor, was not qualified to contest the election, affirming Gawuna’s victory. The election dispute arose after the Read More…
On Thursday, Bloomberg News reported Nigeria’s decision to retract civil claims amounting to $1.1 billion against Italian energy giant Eni regarding alleged corruption linked to an oilfield deal. The country’s justice ministry intends to unconditionally waive these claims before Italy’s highest court by November 17, as revealed in a letter regarding the OPL 245 field, Read More…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the Court of Appeal’s decision, upholding his win in the March 18 governorship election. The dismissal of petitions from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party validates the free choice of Lagosians, according to Sanwo-Olu. He expressed gratitude and humility, emphasizing his commitment Read More…
An 84-year-old man, Dr. Albert Ndulue, expressed deep concern on Monday over the “alleged vandalism” of his Lagos property despite an ongoing lawsuit contesting its ownership. During a press briefing in Lagos, Ndulue highlighted that the dispute regarding the property’s ownership, situated at Lekki, was actively under consideration at the Ajah High Court in Lagos, Read More…
