CJN charges ECOWAS Court to work out guidelines for judgments enforcement
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the ECOWAS Court of Justice to develop clear procedures that will help member countries enforce its judgments. She made the call in Abuja while receiving the court’s president, Ricardo Goncalves, and a delegation of judges during a courtesy visit. Goncalves explained that the delegation came to […]
Osun LG allocation row: APC accuses state govt of distorting facts
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government of deliberately misrepresenting facts over federal allocations meant for reinstated local government chairmen and councillors. The opposition party claimed the alleged distortion was aimed at confusing residents and weakening the authority of the reinstated council officials. In a statement released […]
Taraba judiciary adopts new sentencing guidelines
The Taraba State judiciary has officially introduced new sentencing guidelines aimed at ensuring consistency and fairness in judicial rulings. The guidelines provide judges with a structured framework to determine appropriate punishments for different categories of offenses. Chief Judge of Taraba State stated that the move is designed to reduce disparities in sentencing and promote transparency […]
Lagos businesswoman, Oluremi Phillips jailed 17 years for N57.6m fraud
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced Oluremi Phillips, a businesswoman, to 17 years in prison for defrauding AYM Shafa Limited of N57.6 million. Her company, Omritas Energy Limited, was also implicated in the case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that in 2016, Phillips collected money from AYM Shafa Limited […]