Tag: Judiciary
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Independent Judiciary: Life Wire of Democracy – Abiona
An Osogbo based legal practitioner, Mr Yemi Abiona says, an independent Judiciary remains the life wire of democracy and constitutional governance. Mr Abiona who is contesting as the Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA Osogbo branch stated this while addressing some of his colleagues in Osogbo during a campaign to their offices. The Lawyer…
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Court Adjourns Patience Jonathan’s $5.78 Million, N2.4 Billion Final Forfeiture
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, June 28, 2021, adjourned till October 7, to hear a motion seeking the final forfeiture of the $5.78million and N2.4 billion linked to a former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan. Justice T.G Ringim fixed the date after taking arguments from counsel to the parties in the matter.…
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JUSUN Strike: Court Activities Grounded In Osun
All court activities in Osun State have been grounded following an indefinite industrial action embarked on by members of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria. The Strike was sanctioned by the National Executive of the union upon expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given to the government on full implementation of judicial autonomy in the country.…
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JUSUN Strike: Court Activities Grounded In Osun
All court activities in Osun State have been grounded following an indefinite industrial action embarked on by members of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria. The Strike was sanctioned by the National Executive of the union upon expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given to the government on full implementation of judicial autonomy in the country.…
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JUSUN Strike: Court Activities Grounded In Osun
All court activities in Osun State have been grounded following an indefinite industrial action embarked on by members of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria. The Strike was sanctioned by the National Executive of the union upon expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given to the government on full implementation of judicial autonomy in the country.…
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Court fixes Feb 16 for judgement as experts conclude evidence on Bata, Salsa dance
Court fixes Feb 16 for judgement as experts conclude evidence on Bata, Salsa dance The Customary Court Abuja has fixed February 16, 2021 for judgement in the case filed by Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, Nigeria seeking a declaration that bata dance is the root of salsa dance. The court presided over by Hon. Olufemi Yemisi,…
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Court fixes Feb 16 for judgement as experts conclude evidence on Bata, Salsa dance
Court fixes Feb 16 for judgement as experts conclude evidence on Bata, Salsa dance The Customary Court Abuja has fixed February 16, 2021 for judgement in the case filed by Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, Nigeria seeking a declaration that bata dance is the root of salsa dance. The court presided over by Hon. Olufemi Yemisi,…
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Court rejects suit seeking EFCC to probe ex-Zamfara governor for N900 billion fraud
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has on Thursday, dismissed suit seeking an order compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, for alleged misappropriation of N900 billion. Justice Okon Abang, in a judgment, dismissed the suit for lacking in merit. Daily Mail gathered that a group,…
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Osun Assembly confirms Justice Oladejo as Customary Court of Appeal President
The Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed Honourable Justice Akanbi Wasiu Oladejo as President Osun Customary Court of Appeal. The nominee of Governor Gboyega Oyetola was confirmed at the plenary on Tuesday after a motion moved by the Majority Leader Hon. Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by the Deputy Speaker Hon. Olufemi Popoola, respectively. In…
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Osun Assembly confirms Justice Oladejo as Customary Court of Appeal President
The Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed Honourable Justice Akanbi Wasiu Oladejo as President Osun Customary Court of Appeal. The nominee of Governor Gboyega Oyetola was confirmed at the plenary on Tuesday after a motion moved by the Majority Leader Hon. Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by the Deputy Speaker Hon. Olufemi Popoola, respectively. In…