The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has called on West African leaders to use justice and equity to build a prosperous region for the coming generations. He said this has become necessary in view of the economic, political and leadership challenges engulfing the region at the moment. Justice Ariwoola made the call in Abuja on Tuesday while declaring open the Statutory ECOWAS Judicial Council meeting […]
Liberia's former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family members have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. The four were arrested and indicted in June last year in connection with the death of Charlotte Musu, who was reportedly Ms Scott's niece. In February last year, Charlotte was murdered by unknown people at Ms Scott's home in Brewerville, north-west Liberia. The former chief justice had insisted intruders […]
Four women living with HIV in Kenya have each been awarded $20,000 (£16,000) in damages for being sterilised without their informed consent. The women fought a nine-year legal battle - and their names have been changed to protect their identities, which were not revealed during the case at the High Court. They have spoken to the BBC about their experiences. "It has ruined my life," Penda told the BBC about […]
By Garry Ochigbo The Federal Ministry of Justice has restated its commitment in the fight against cybercrime for the safety of online environment in the country. The Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Beatrice Jeddy-Agba, made the call at the commencement of an awareness work in Abuja, tagged "Don't fall a victim, Don't perpetrate". Mrs Agba said that as technology evolves rapidly, the […]
By Oduyemi Odumade The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has identified inadequate funding for critical justice and social welfare institutions as factors affecting their ability to effectively carry out their mandates. According to him, this compromises the welfare of most citizens, especially the vulnerable ones. Speaking at a meeting in Abuja with a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme and European Union, on the […]
Edited By Oduyemi Odumade The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector-General of Police to ensure the speedy delivery of Justice for Miss Chalya Silas, a corps member, serving in Kaduna state. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Plateau, Beni Lar at plenary in Abuja. Presenting the motion, Lar told the house that on October 18, 2023, Chalya Silas, a Corps member […]
By Georgina Humphrey The Labour Party (LP) has called on the judiciary to ensure that justice prevails in the case of the Enugu State Governorship election involving its candidate Chijioke Edeoga and Governor Peter Mbah of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, made the call at a news conference in Abuja. Mr. Ifoh accused the tribunal of inconsistency in its judgment adding […]
By Garry Ochigbo As customary, the Supreme Court sitting in Abuja, held a valedictory Court session in honour of late Justice Chima Centus Nweze at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Olukayode Ariwoola who presided over the session described the late Justice Chima Centus Nweze as a man who has contributed significantly to the enhancement of the Nigerian judiciary sector among other […]
By Wahab Akinlade A Lagos State Chief Magistrates’ Court presiding in Sabo-Yaba has ordered the remand of Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, and three others to enable police to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of an artist, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. The others remanded are Ogedengbe Fisayo, Ayobami Sadiq, and Samson Eletu. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, gave the order following the […]
