In a week filled with significant legal developments, The Jurist Newspaper offers a brief overview of the week’s most notable stories.
The National Industrial Court delivered a pivotal judgment affirming lawyers’ right to fees, even in cases settled outside the courtroom.
Justice Nelson Ogbuanya’s ruling in the case of Ajakaye Christopher versus Evomec Global Services Limited, set a precedent that resonated across the legal community.
Meanwhile, in the case of the former NNPC GMD, Andrew Yakubu, who had $9.8 million seized from his Kaduna residence in 2017, the Abuja Federal High Court has scheduled a judgment date for November 1, adding an air of anticipation to his legal battle with the EFCC.
In Lagos, the trial of Haruna Baba Jauro, the former Acting Director-General of NIMASA, saw an adjournment to November 21 and 22, 2023, as the legal proceedings unfold.
A different courtroom drama unfolded in the case of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, as Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme ruled against a ‘no-case submission’ by her husband, Peter Nwachukwu.
This ruling signifies a significant turn of events in the case as the court ordered him to open defence because he has a case to answer.
Shifting gears, air travellers in Nigeria need to be well-versed in their rights and protections under the law. With that understanding, The Jurist Newspaper in this read gave insights on Nigerian air travelers’ rights.
The Civil Aviation Act 2022, backed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulation 2015 and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, holds the key to ensuring passengers’ rights are safeguarded.
In a legal twist at the National Industrial Court, claims for constituency allowance and severance benefits met a dead-end as Justice Oyebiola Oyewumi ruled in favor of the defendants, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly and three others.
Domestic strife entered the court’s chambers as Angela Adams, a police woman, pleaded with the Customary Court in Abuja to dissolve her marriage due to alleged domestic violence, shedding light on a pressing social issue.
A retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Moses Ambakina Jitoboh, challenged his premature retirement by the Police Service Commission, asserting it violated both Public Service Rules and the Nigeria Police Act, 2020.
In yet another legal challenge, Maxwell Opara, a Nigerian lawyer, filed a lawsuit against the appointment of Olanipekun Olukoyede as Chairman of the EFCC by President Bola Tinubu, sparking debates on the appointee’s suitability.
Lastly, a pivotal moment awaits as the Supreme Court gears up to hear appeals brought by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, presidential candidates from different parties.
Their appeals contest the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court, marking a crucial juncture in the legal battle over the February 25 presidential election.