By Edith Nwapi The absence of a witness on Monday, stalled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from opening its case in the petition filed by the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi and his party. LP and Obi are challeging the election of President BolaContinue Reading
Mr Tunde Afe-Babalola, SAN, FCIArb By Taiye Agbaje A legal practitioner, Mr Tunde Afe-Babalola, SAN, says his father’s disciplinary approach contributed tremendously to his success in his endeavour. Tunde, son of the legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, made this known on Sunday in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed Oct. 4 for hearing pending motions filed by parties in criminal charges against Mr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and others. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date to enable parties exchangeContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Mrs Beatrice Jeddy-Agba, the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, has called on all stakeholders to end torture. The solicitor-general enjoined security agencies and other heads of relevant agencies to move against torture, cruelty, degrading and inhuman treatment in Nigeria. Jeddy-Agba, who wasContinue Reading
By Abdul Hassan Witnesses from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, INEC and NECO have testified for Sen. Lawal Adamu-Usman at the Elections Petitions Court in Kaduna. The witnesses told the court presided by Justice HH Kereng, that the academic credentials presented by the Senator representing Kaduna North were valid.Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Nyanya, on Thursday, restrained the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), its Commander-General (C-G), Mr Ahmed Audi, and others from further harassing a contractor, Mr Christian Igbo, over a completed contract. Justice Edward Okpe, in a judgment also ordered theContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje An FCT High Court has awarded a cumulative fine of N800 million against L.M. Ericsson Nigeria Ltd, a foreign international company, for breaching a contract it entered with a Nigerian firm, Aqua Oli Nigeria Ltd, in 2006. Justice Chizoba Orji, in her judgment, held that though theContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A lecturer at University of Abuja, Prof. Oseremen Aisuodionoe-Shadrach has sued Air Cote D’ Ivoire Plc for allegations bordering on neglect and misplacement of his luggage. Aisuodionoe-Shadrach, who filed the suit before Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of a Federal High Court, Abuja, also joined Pcharles Travels and InvestmentContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Donnington Nigeria Ltd has dragged Mr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and others to a Federal High Court, Abuja on criminal charges bordering on breach of the Money Laundering Act. Ahmad (2nd defendant) was sued alongside a company, VelocityContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has urged the newly sworn-in Judges of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) to flee from temptations as their reputation and integrity mattered most. Ariwoola made the call on Monday in Abuja while administering oath on them.Continue Reading
