The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has declared the prolonged detention of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emfiele, without trial as a flagrant violation of his fundamental rights. The court also slammed a N100 million fine against the Federal Government and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It also restrained the …

The Supreme Court has fined a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. Mike Ozekhome, N40 million for filing what it viewed as a ‘frivolous and vexatious motion’. Counsel to the candidate of of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 Imo State governorship election, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the senior lawyer had filed the motion concerning the poll. The Independent …