By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has unveiled the state’s newly constructed Commercial Court of the High Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court located at Tapa, Lagos Island, will serve as institutional tool for enforcing physical and regulatory responsibility to the state and citizens.Continue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele An Ikeja High Court on Tuesday struck out the defamation suit filed against an Instagram celebrity Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkblackman (VDM). A human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin popularly known as Falz, had filed the defamation suit against VDM. FalanaContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Committee for the Review, Update and Consolidation of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria has reviewed 737 laws. Mr Olawale Fapohunda, SAN, the Chairman of the committee, made this known at the second retreat of the committee in Abuja. He also said the committee wasContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) is collaborating with the Federal High Court to improve the efficiency of insolvency procedures in the country. The President of the association, Mr Chimezie Ihekweazu, SAN, made this known on Monday in Abuja when he led membersContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, struck out a N50 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, struck out the suit for lack of diligent prosecution. WhenContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele A group, Open Society Justice Reform Project (OSJRP), has called on judiciary stakeholders to recognise the critical role of data protection in justice administration. The group’s Executive Director, Mr Sam Akpologun, made the appeal while addressing newsmen in commemoration of Data Backup Day onContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024 governorship election. Delivering judgment on Wednesday in Abuja, the tribunal upheld the election of Gov.Continue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition of the Action Alliance (AA) against Gov. Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday in Abuja, the tribunal dismissed the petition filed by AA and Mr Adekunle Omoaje for being frivolous andContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Calabar has remanded one Insp Effiong Bassey in a correctional facility for shooting dead a retired police officer’s wife and injuring two others. Bassey was ordered to be remanded by Chief Magistrate Mercy Ene-led court during his arraignment on Monday. TheContinue Reading
Insolvency By Taiye Agbaje The Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has created an Insolvency Unit for the court to ensure efficient service delivery. The Chief Registrar of FHC, Sulaiman Hassan, made this known in a statement on Sunday night in Abuja. Hassan saidContinue Reading
