Judiciary

Feb
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Challenging Amaewhule-Led Assembly

Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Challenging Amaewhule-Led Assembly

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Challenging Amaewhule-Led Assembly A five-man panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji has dismissed the appeal filed by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. Justice Uwani Abba-Aji while dismissing the appeal awarded a cost of two million naira against the governor payable to the Rivers State House of Assembly as the first respondent and Martin Amaewhule as the second respondent. The dismissal of the appeal by Fubara was hinged on the withdrawal of the suit by his…
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Feb
10
2025
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Invasion Of Privacy: Falana Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Demands $5 Million

Invasion Of Privacy: Falana Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Demands $5 Million

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash
Falana Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Demands $5 Million Over Invasion Of Privacy Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has instituted a $5,000,000 (Five Million US Dollars) lawsuit before a Lagos High Court against Meta Platforms Inc., the U.S.-based tech giant owned by Mark Zuckerberg, over alleged invasion of his privacy In the originating motion brought pursuant to Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 24(1)(A) and (E) & Section 34(1)(D) of Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, Order 2 Rule 1 Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 2009, by his lawyer, Olumide Babalola, the…
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Feb
01
2025
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ABIA One Of The Very Few States Implementing New Minimum Wage For JUSUN – Ferdinand Ekeoma (SA On Media/Publicity To Governor Otti)

ABIA One Of The Very Few States Implementing New Minimum Wage For JUSUN – Ferdinand Ekeoma (SA On Media/Publicity To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Judiciary
Attached below is a Communique from the National Body of JUSUN.Meanwhile, I'm very happy to learn from a very reliable source that Abia is one of the very few states that have started the implementation of the New Minimum Wage for JUSUN. Abia is even ahead of the FG at the moment. No wonder JUSUN Abia State Chapter refused to respond to our repeated request then to show us the template being used by other states for implementation during the negotiation with them so that we would do the same thing. The Alex Otti led-government is not infallible, however, as…
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Jan
31
2025
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Appeal Court Upholds Declaration Of IPOB As Terrorist Group

Appeal Court Upholds Declaration Of IPOB As Terrorist Group

Judiciary, News Flash, Security
Appeal Court Upholds Declaration Of IPOB As Terrorist Group The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, upheld the proscription declaration of the Indigenous People of Biafra, naming it a terrorist organisation. Recall that on January 18, 2018, the late former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Adamu Abdu-Kafarati, had proscribed IPOB. Aggrieved by this declaration, IPOB appealed the declaration. IPOB, in the appeal marked CA/A/214/2018, challenged its proscription as a terrorist organisation by the Federal Government. It prayed to the Court of Appeal to nullify, in its entirety, the ruling of the trial court, which,…
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Jan
28
2025
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Governor Otti’s Commitment To Resolving The Judiciary Dispute In ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti’s Commitment To Resolving The Judiciary Dispute In ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Judiciary, Labour
Governor Otti's Commitment to Resolving the Judiciary Dispute in Abia Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D. Governor Alex Otti's administration has taken a significant step towards promoting justice and stability in Abia State by resolving the dispute between the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Abia State chapter, and the state government. The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two parties marks a major breakthrough in addressing the lingering issues that led to the strike action by JUSUN. The dispute centered on the implementation of the Consolidated Judicial Salary Structure (CONJUSS) and had paralyzed court activities in the state,…
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Jan
22
2025
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Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages

Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a suit before the High Court of Enugu State against Bashir Ahmad, the former Special Assistant on Digital Communication to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, for terrorism defamation. Kanu, who filed the suit through his legal team led by his Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, in his statement of claim, said on or about January 19, 2025, Ahmad defamed and libeled him by his utterances, published on X App (formerly Twitter). He said Ahmad’s…
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Jan
19
2025
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Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokiri

Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokiri

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokri A Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest and detention of Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, in connection with allegations of defamation against Dunamis Church Pastor Paul Enenche. The court’s decision, issued on January 13, 2025, also applies to former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel and two individuals identified as Alexander Enenche and Peter Enenche. The remand order was granted following an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The motion requested the detention of the accused individuals to facilitate ongoing investigations. Presiding…
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Jan
18
2025
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Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles On Account Of Faded Number Plates

Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles On Account Of Faded Number Plates

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash
Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles Om Account Of Faded Number Plates A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos State, has restrained the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from arresting any vehicle with a faded number plate. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order on Friday while also restricting the FRSC from imposing any fine or punishment on any driver for driving with a faded vehicle number plate. Justice Aluko made the above orders while delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/253/2024, filed by Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube against FRSC. The applicant, Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube, in an Originating Summons dated January 12,…
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Jan
15
2025
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Ex-AGF Granted Bail In N1.96Bn Fraud Case

Ex-AGF Granted Bail In N1.96Bn Fraud Case

Crime, Abuja, Judiciary
Ex-AGF Granted Bail In N1.96bn Fraud Case The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, bail in the sum of N500 million. The development comes as Nwabuoku faces charges of alleged N1.96 billion fraud. Justice James Omotosho, in his ruling, stipulated that Nwabuoku’s bail be secured with two sureties, each providing a guarantee of N500 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had re-arraigned Nwabuoku on an amended nine-count charge of money laundering and abuse of office. The charges, filed on November 27, 2024, accuse Nwabuoku of conspiring with four companies…
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Jan
14
2025
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Building A Stronger ABIA Judiciary: Governor Otti’s Focus On Teamwork, Patriotism, And Worker Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Building A Stronger ABIA Judiciary: Governor Otti’s Focus On Teamwork, Patriotism, And Worker Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Judiciary
Building a Stronger Abia Judiciary: Governor Otti's Focus on Teamwork, Patriotism, and Worker Welfare Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's vision for a New Abia prioritizes the total welfare of all Abia workers, including those in the Judiciary arm of the government. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Otti has consistently demonstrated his commitment to regular payment of workers' salaries, pensions, and other entitlements. This commitment showcases his administration's prioritization of worker welfare and dedication to creating a conducive work environment. A notable example of Governor Otti's concern for Judiciary workers' welfare is his swift provision of official…
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