ECOWAS Court
22 Nov
The ECOWAS Court of Justice, in a judgment delivered yesterday, held the Federal Republic of Nigeria accountable for the unlawful detention and mistreatment of a Nigerian student, Glory Okolie.
15 Nov
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed an application filed by a Nigerian, Chukwuemeka Edeh, seeking five million naira damages for alleged unlawful detention and torture by the defunct police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The petitioner had approached the court with an application praying for the enforcement of his rights and a default judgment against Nigeria following…
10 Jun
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed an application filed by former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuk., praying the court to compel Nigeria to enforce its judgment delivered in his favour on Oct. 4, 2016.
28 May
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), yesterday, charged the ECOWAS Judicial Council to initiate a reform-oriented review of the practice and procedure of the ECOWAS Court
30 Apr
A human rights activist and journalist, Shallie Abbuisi, has sued the Ghanaian government at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, over what she termed unlawful arrest, detention and deportation by the Ghana Immigration Service.
9 Apr
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed a suit by Media Rights Agenda (MRA) seeking to compel the Nigerian Government to pay N10 million each to the families of 11 journalists killed over the years and declare that the government’s failure to take effective measures to protect them was a violation of their rights to…
5 Mar
Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed a petition by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) to compel the Nigerian government to pay N10 million reparation each to families of 11 deceased journalists.
29 Feb
The Economic Community of West African States’ Court of Justice, yesterday, ordered the Nigerian government to pay one Abiodun Ilesanmi N2 million for violating his rights to a timely and fair trial.
14 Dec 2023
The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court) has declined jurisdiction in a suit filed by a Nigerian seeking an order for his transfer from the United States where he is serving a 12-year sentence for wire fraud, to complete his sentence in Nigeria. The applicant asked the ECOWAS…
Latest
42 mins ago
As the controversy surrounding the proposed Tax Reform Bills in the National Assembly rages and while lawmakers reassemble this week to determine its fate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to exercise caution as they deliberate on the bill submitted by President Bola Tinubu, urging them to revisit and make…
44 mins ago
Team New Nigeria (TNN), a splinter group under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced plans to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a political party. Also, members of various support groups of the Obidient Movement in Delta State reconvened in Asaba, the state capital, over the weekend, to strategise on ousting the APC…
44 mins ago
The Guardian at the weekend won the highest number of individual awards at the 33rd Diamond Awards for media excellence held in Lagos State. The newspaper also won the 7th edition of the .ng awards organised by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), for the best Print media website for year 2024, at Muson center…
45 mins ago
Major ethnic groups across Nigeria have stated that only regionalism and parliamentary system of government can solve the country’s myriad challenges. The groups under the aegis of The Rebirth Group (TRG), made this known in a communiqué made available to The Guardian in Ibadan over the weekend. Meanwhile, other groups at a two-day symposium in Kaduna State, insisted…
1 hour ago
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that corruption in the judiciary and the abuse of power can contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law and diminish public confidence in the judicial system. Fagbemi stated this in his keynote address at The Gavel International yearly…
1 hour ago
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Wole Olanipekun (SAN), at the weekend, supported the call for a single six-year term for President, Vice President, governors and deputy governors to achieve political stability, equity and accelerated development of the country. Olanipekun stated this in his country home, Ikere Ekiti, during the fifth empowerment programme…
1 hour ago
Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria has underscored the transformative power of entrepreneurship as a tool for economic empowerment. According to the group, the power of entrepreneurship could combat poverty, foster inclusion and inspire innovation. GEN stressed the importance of entrepreneurship at the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Northern Nigeria Entrepreneurship Walk. The exercise,…
1 hour ago
The Sani Bello Foundation, in collaboration with the Graceland Health Development Foundation, Kaduna, has organised its yearly free medical and surgical outreach at the Kontagora General Hospital in Kontagora council area of Niger State. The initiative, which drew beneficiaries from across the country, was to provide critical healthcare services to under-served populations. Chairman of the…
1 hour ago
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commended governments of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states for their exceptional leadership efforts. It lauded their unwavering commitment to stabilisation under the Regional Stabilisation Facility (RSF). global agency noted that effective leadership had been instrumental in advancing recovery initiatives, rebuilding essential infrastructure, and restoring hope to communities devastated…
1 hour ago
To enhance availability of information on weather and climate to persons with disability in the country, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), at the weekend, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) established to improve the quality of life of women living with various…