Local government
Prayers will resume at the Ado-Awaye Central Mosque in Oyo State this Friday, May 30, after a four-year hiatus following the sudden death of its former Chief Imam. The resumption comes after a court judgment delivered by Justice E. O. Ajayi on May 20, 2025, upheld the constitutional right to
Local government
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the failure to disclose details of direct payments to the 774 local government councils in Nigeria. The suit follows a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court in July 2024, which held
Local government
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its alleged failure to disclose details of direct payments from the Federation Account to the 774 local government councils across the country. The suit seeks to compel the CBN to disclose
Local government
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) seeking disclosure of details of direct payments to the 774 local government councils. The suit follows a Supreme Court judgment in July 2024, which ruled that allocations from the Federation Account must
Human rights
Justice Abhay S Oka, known for his fearless and principled stance in protecting citizens' liberty and fundamental rights, completed his 22-year tenure in the judiciary amidst eulogies from lawyers and judges. Despite his mother's passing the day before, he rushed to Delhi to fulfill his duties, delivering
Human rights
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has delivered a landmark judgment, ordering six former police officers to pay Rs. 1.2 million in compensation to a young communication centre operator who was arbitrarily arrested and tortured in custody in 2012. The court also directed the Attorney General to initiate a
Local government
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo state chapter has called on the state government to obey court rulings reinstating elected local government chairmen in the state. The PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, made the call during a news conference in Benin, citing the importance of respecting constitutional principles
Local government
The Supreme Court of Nigeria issued a judgment in July 2024, granting financial autonomy to the country's 774 Local Government Areas. However, nearly a year later, the judgment remains unimplemented. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), had warned that any state government not
Human rights
The recent Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court's (SC) advisory jurisdiction has shed light on the complex relationships between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in India. The move was prompted by a May 8 judgment by the SC bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan,
Human rights
Indigenous leaders from across Latin America are convening this week in Quito, Ecuador, for a summit aimed at enforcing legal rulings that guarantee their rights to justice and territorial protection. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has issued key decisions in favor of Indigenous peoples, but governments have failed to
Human rights
The recent visit by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice U.U. Lalit to Maharashtra was not without its share of protocol-related issues. During his speech, the CJI highlighted the importance of respect among the three pillars of democracy, emphasizing that the judiciary should receive similar respect from other institutions.
Human rights
The European Commission continues to play a vital role in ensuring the protection of fundamental rights at the EU's external borders. In its efforts to promote full respect of fundamental rights, the Commission emphasizes the importance of investigating and addressing reports of fundamental rights violations by Member States.
