Massacre Of Endsars Victims: CSOs demand independent probe

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaMassacre Of Endsars Victims: CSOs demand independent probe

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 26, 2023

A coalition of Civil Society Orgaisations (CSOs), the United Action Front of Civil Society Organisations considers the leak of the mass burial of 103 #EndSARS victims by the Lagos State Government as a confirmation of the reckless killings of unarmed civilian protesters and citizens at the Lekki Tollgate and various locations in Nigeria in October 2020. The group in a press statement on Tuesday signed by Olawale Okunniyi, noted that the latest revelation, coming almost...

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Court orders police to vacate Osborne Towers, Ikoyi

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaCourt orders police to vacate Osborne Towers, Ikoyi

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 21, 2023

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and his officers to immediately vacate the premises of popular Foreshore Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos. In a ruling issued on Thursday by Justice J. S. Ogedengbe, the court frowned at the “flagrant disobedience of its order to maintain status quo given on the 23rd of May, 2023,” and ordered “That the Inspector General of Police and his subordinates should hereby vacate the...

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Court Set Aside Order On IGP Baba

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaCourt Set Aside Order On IGP Baba

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 18, 2023

A Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has set aside its sack order on the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba. The court upheld the right of Alkali to a fair hearing as enshrined in Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution which was not guaranteed by the plaintiff in his application. It said it was convinced by the depositions of the court bailiff that the IGP was not served the originating summons. Justice Fatun...

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NBA-SPIDEL appoints Nwadioke, electoral committee chair

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaNBA-SPIDEL appoints Nwadioke, electoral committee chair

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 17, 2023

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has appointed leading senior lawyer and human rights advocate, Mr. Emeka Nwadioke as the Chairman of the Electoral Committee to midwife the next leadership for the Section. NBA-SPIDEL is one of only three NBA sections. The elections would be held on Friday during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the section, drawing the curtains on its 2023 Annual Conference and the three-year regime...

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EFCC accused of unlawful invasion by Gambian based Nigerian lawyer

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaEFCC accused of unlawful invasion by Gambian based Nigerian lawyer

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 28, 2023

A Gambian based Nigerian lawyer, Christopher E. Mene has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of unlawful invasion of his properties, two buildings in Benin, consisting of 12 three-bedroom flats. According to Mene, he arrived Nigeria from Gambia on Thursday, May 16, 2023 ahead of the naming of his new born baby when he got a call from one of the security guards on his property located at No 15 Prince...

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New Law To Regulate Religious Preaching In Kano

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaNew Law To Regulate Religious Preaching In Kano

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 24, 2023

The Kano State Government has enacted a new law to regulate religious preaching, a move to promote responsible religious sermons and address blasphemous content. The decision was reached during a Kano State Executive Council meeting, held at the Government House. Muhammad Garba, State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs who briefed Journalists, said the Council of Ulama will be responsible for supervising and regulating all religious sermons in the state. “We believe that the establishment...

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Enugu Judicial Commission Appoints 20 New Learned Magistrates, List Names

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaEnugu Judicial Commission Appoints 20 New Learned Magistrates, List Names

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 19, 2023

The Enugu State Judicial Service Commission has approved for appointment 20 new Learned Magistrates of Enugu State Judiciary. The Commission disclosed this in a public notice signed by the Secretary, Rose N. Ebere-Agbo dated Tuesday 16th May 2023; “The successful applicants are expected to report to the office of the Secretary, Judicial Service Commission on Wednesday 17th day of May 2023 to receive their appointment letters and commence documentation immediately.” The successful applicants are: Odo...

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Federal High Court Restrain NBC From Imposing Fines On Broadcast Stations

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaFederal High Court Restrain NBC From Imposing Fines On Broadcast Stations

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 11, 2023

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted an order restraining the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from imposing fines on broadcast stations. Also, the court set aside the N500,000 fines imposed on each of the 45 broadcast stations on March 1, 2019. The court also made an order of perpetual injunction restraining the commission from further imposing fines on broadcast stations in the country. Justice James Omotosho while delivering the judgment described NBC’s act...

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First Female Judge In Adamawa Took Oath Of Office

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPoliticsFirst Female Judge In Adamawa Took Oath Of Office

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 9, 2023

Adamawa State Governor, Ahamdu Umaru Fintiri has sworn in Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman as the first female substantive Chief Judge of the State who has been in an acting capacity since 2022. Also sworn in are Khadi Ibrahim Sudi and Audu Balami as State Grand Khadi Sharia Court of Appeal and President Customary Court of Appeal respectively. Their swearing-in followed a recommendation by the National Judicial Council and confirmation by the Adamawa State House of Assembly....

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Enugu Judicial Service Commission Commences Exercise For Appointment Of Learned Magistrates

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaEnugu Judicial Service Commission Commences Exercise For Appointment Of Learned Magistrates

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 7, 20232

The Enugu State Judicial Service Commission has called on qualified lawyers interested in magisterial position to apply to the Commission on or before Wednesday 10th May 2023. The Commission stated this in a public notice dated 5th May 2023 and signed by the Secretary of the Commission Rose N. Ebere-Agbo. “All applications should be addressed to the Chief Judge/Chairman, Enugu State Judicial Service Commission,” Applicants who successfully submit their application before Wednesday, 10th day of...

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