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Federal High Court: Reminiscing about 50 years’ jurisprudential impacts

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By Taiye Agbaje, News Agency of Nigeria The Federal High Court (FHC) which was established on April 13, 1973, is one of the Federal superior Courts of record in Nigeria.It has coordinate jurisdiction with the High Courts of the States of the Federation, including FCT and is located in Shehu Shagari Way, Central District Abuja.According to the Federal Government Official Gazette No. 62, Vol. 60 dated Nov. 29, 1973, the court began with five pioneering judges.They included Justice Jemonu Omoigberai Eboh; Justice Adeitan Ayinde Adediran; Justice Mahmud Babatunde Belgore, Justice…

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NGO to partner Nollywood, music artistes to combat inequalities against PWDs

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A non-governmental organisation under the auspices of CBM Global says it will partner the Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, and music artistes to combat all forms of inequality against persons with disabilities (PWDs). The Country Director of the NGO, Ekaete Umoh, stated this on Saturday at a global leadership programme by Ford Foundation for Global Leaders to disrupt inequalities in Abuja. “This exercise is all about painting to disrupt inequalities. By disrupting inequalities, we are also challenging stereotypes. “So today, we are gathered here to see how we can,…

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Shiites condemn aerial bombardment of Kaduna worshippers by Nigerian Army

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…Demands prosecution of perpetrators The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shiites, on Tuesday, condemned the killing of scores of Muslim worshippers in Tudun Biri Village, Kaduna State by the Nigerian army. The IMN, in a statement by Sheikh Sidi Munir Mainasara Sokoto, on behalf of the Islamic group under the leadership of His Eminence Sheikh Ibraheem Ya’qoub El-Zakzaky (H), said the perpetrators of the act should be identified, investigated, and prosecuted. It reads: “A report reaching us revealed that more than 150 Muslim worshippers were massacred…

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PRESS RELEASE ON ADVERTS FOR SALE OF PORTION OF LANDS IN PLOTS 580 & 581, KUGBO, ABUJA AS PROMISELAND ASOKORO HILLTOP

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Our attention has been drawn to adverts on billboards on various streets in Abuja and online platforms on sale of portion of lands in Plot 580 & 581, Kugbo, Abuja under various titles including ‘Promiseland Asokoro Hilltop’, ‘Promiseland Hilltop Estate’, ‘Asokoro Hilltop’. We wishAmongst other pending suits, Sunrise Estate Development Limited commenced Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/7813/2023 against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Federal Capital Development Authority and Praco International Limited at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on 5th October 2023. The suit is before Hon. Justice…

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Appeal Court upholds election of Bauchi Rep member Jafaru Leko

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, upheld the election of Rep Jafaru Leko as member representing Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives.The three-member panel, presided by Justice Lawal Shuaibu, dismissed the appeal filed by Kefas Magaji of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the grounds that it lacked merit.The court held that the petitioners (Magaji and PDP) failed to prove their case on the preponderance of evidence.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (NAN) had…

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Governorship polls: Court to hear contempt proceedings against INEC chair Sept. 14

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An FCT High Court sitting in Bwari has fixed Sept. 14 for definite hearing of a motion seeking an order to commit the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to prison over alleged disobedience to court order. Justice Mohammed Madugu fixed the date following a committal charge which emanated from a suit marked: FCT/HC/CV/4068/2023 filed by counsel to the plaintiffs, Mr Michael Ajara. While the plaintiffs are Otunba Camaru Lateef Ogidan and Mustapha Rabiu, Chief Victor Oye and Prof. Yakubu are 1st and 2nd respondents in the…

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Protest Rocks Onitsha over arrest of Aluminum Chairman

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Aluminum dealers and traders at Oguta Road, Onitsha have protested the arrest of their Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mr. Tochukwu Aneke, by Police from the Central Police Station (CPS), Onitsha, Anambra State. The chairman was arrested Monday morning as the market was almost ready for the inauguration of the new Board of Trustees (BoT). The Secretary of the market told newsmen that the former chairman of the market and some removed BoT members were the reason for the protest. The protesters made up mainly of youths matched from Oguta Road through…

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Do not Interfere in Presidential Election Petition Judgement – Groups Warn Tinubu

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Alphonsus Nweze President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been cautioned in an unmistakeable terms to allow the Five- man Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) free hand to freely and morally determine the cases before it in accordance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and in line with the extant laws of the land. A coalition of four pro-democry and hunan rights groups in a joint statement made available to newsmen weekend said: “The Justices of the PEPT must also be allowed by the presidency , the…

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Governorship Election: Defend Your Votes, Cleric Tells Enugu Labour Party Supporters

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Alphonsus Nweze Labour Party faithful and members of Obedient Movement in Enugu State have been urged to be vigilant to protect their votes in the Saturday 18, 2023 Governorship and House of Assembly Elections. The General Overseer of Bible Base and Miracle Assembly, Onitsha, Anambra State, Rev. Jerry Nwachukwu, who gave this advice while speaking to newsmen in Onitsha, Anambra State said that it has become important for Labour Party to be vigilant to resist the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) hawks who are bent at stopping their candidate, Mr. Chijioke…

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House of Assembly Election: Keke/Motorcycle Drivers Vow To Work for APGA Candidates

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Alphonsus Nweze The leadership and members of Anambra State Keke/Motorcycle Drivers’ Stakeholders in the 21 Local Government Areas of the state have vowed to massively cast their votes for all the candidates of All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) in the February 18, State House of Assembly election in the state. They said their decision was sequel to an existing cordial relationship between the Keke/Motorcycle Drivers’ Stakeholders and Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the State. The group arrived at the resolution after their Stakeholders’ meeting Monday held at Holiday Resort, Onitsha. The…

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