As the judiciary system in Nigeria breaks into a new dawn in its practice through the introduction of virtual court sittings. Some Legal practitioners say that the laudable initiative will ensure quick dispensation of justice.Speaking on the development, Mr Abdulwahab Daudu, SAN, said that the virtual court sitting was introduced as part of efforts to ensure justice after long months of lockdown and the need for social distancing as a result of the Covid-19.“If not for the introduction of the virtual court sitting, a lot of people will still be…
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Court fixes Nov. 17 for suit challenging jurisdiction in Okorocha’s suit against Imo Govt.
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed Nov. 17 to hear application challenging its jurisdiction in the suit filed by former Imo Gov. Rochas Okorocha, against the state government and others.Justice Mohammed fixed the date after Okorochas’ counsel, Oba Maduabuchi, SAN, moved for an adjournment on the ground that the head of the staff in his chamber, Emeka Okoye, died recently. The prayer for adjournment was not opposed by counsel to defendants in the suit, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Okorocha, Senator representing Imo West Senatorial…
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