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
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal Government on Friday, re-arraigned Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on amended charge bordering on terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, who was re-arraigned before Justice James Omotosho, pleaded not guilty to the seven counts. TheContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Working Group on the Legal Status of Inmates in Correctional Centres has urged the Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi to intervene in cases of inmates who have stayed beyond the maximum period of imprisonment in detention. Mr Olawale Fapohunda (SAN), the Facilitator of the group, madeContinue Reading
