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  • Published on 10:12 GMT

    Jail for activist accused of criticising Benin government

    Cotonou – A Benin court on Monday sentenced a prominent activist to two years in prison following accusations that he criticised the Benin authorities online. Steve Amoussou, a digital activist, was convicted on charges of “politically motivated insult” …

    Source: African Insider - Pending
  • Published on 14:59 GMT

    Education minister faces court case as lawyers demand fresh selection process for UNIBEN VC

    The Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, is facing a lawsuit over demands for a fresh examination for the selection of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Prof. Edoba Omoregie, SAN, of the Faculty of Law, in December 2014 assumed …

    Source: Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on 05:51 GMT

    JUSUN Nationwide Strike Paralyzes Activities In Benin

    Share   Judicial activities at the Federal High Court, Benin, were grounded following the ongoing nationwide strike that began on Monday. The court premises were under lock and key, and devoid of the usual proceedings. One of the respondents, who preferred …

    Source: New Telegraph - Pending
  • Published on 04:06 GMT

    Minimum Wage Strike Paralyses Appeal, High Courts Nationwide

    •Supreme Court continues adjudication as workers shun industrial action Alex Enumahin Abuja, Wale IgbintadeAjimotokanin Lagos, Hammed Shittuin Ilorin,AdibeEmenyonuin Benin City  The indefinite nationwide strike embarked upon by judiciary workers to protest …

    Source: This Day - Pro-Government
  • Published on 13:21 GMT

    Benin Denies Allegations of Aiding Terrorism

    (MENAFN) Benin has firmly denied accusations suggesting that it is collaborating with Western nations to provide sanctuary to terrorists in an attempt to undermine Niger and the broader Sahel area. This region has been enduring a persistent jihadist …

    Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
  • Published on 00:51 GMT

    Judiciary workers strike grounds courts

    Court proceedings at some courts across the country were grounded on Monday,  as the nationwide strike declared by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria took effect. The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos State, …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 2, 2025

    Strike cripples Federal High Court, Benin

    By Imelda Osayande Judicial activities at the Federal High Court in Benin were brought to a halt following the ongoing nationwide strike that began on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who visited the court, revealed that it was under lock and key, …

    Source: News Diary Online - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 2, 2025

    JUSUN strike cripples court activities in Edo

    Judicial activities at the Federal High Court in Benin were brought to a halt following the ongoing nationwide strike that began on Monday. The correspondent of News Agency of Nigeria, who visited the court, revealed that it was under lock and key, devoid …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 2, 2025

    Nigeria Tops List Of Unenforced ECOWAS Court Judgments, Falana Urges Tinubu To Ensure Compliance

    Renowned human rights lawyer and former President of the West African Bar Association (WABA), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately address Nigeria’s failure to comply with the judgments of the ECOWAS Community …

    Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
  • Published on Jun 2, 2025

    Nigeria leads in ignoring ECOWAS court rulings, says Falana

    Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has criticised Nigeria’s alleged failure to comply with some judgments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice. Falana was responding to recent comments by …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 1, 2025

    Lead by example, end disobedience of ECOWAS Court judgments – Falana tells Tinubu

    Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate leadership by ensuring Nigeria complies with the judgments of the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Falana spoke while reacting to remarks made by Tinubu during the 50th …

    Source: Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on 06:06 GMT

    NAFDAC, Onitsha and an agency’s terrorism

    NOTHING in, of, and from Onitsha comes in a small package. In many respects that town located on the fringe of Anambra state in the Igbo nation has a reputation for being big, bad and ugly. Interestingly, some who live there will not exchange it for …

    Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 31, 2025

    African Court to elect new President on Monday

    Arusha. The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) is set to elect a new President on Monday as its panel of judges convenes to select new leadership for the continent’s premier human rights judicial institution. The election will be held …

    Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 31, 2025

    Customs Intercepts Benin Republic-bound 39,425 Litres Of Petrol

    Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 39,425 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol worth N39.42 million. While showcasing some seized PMS products at the Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Ikeja oyesterday, the comptroller-general …

    Source: Leadership - Neutral
  • Published on May 30, 2025

    Musk’s DOGE takeover of Institute of Peace brought roaches and rats to D.C. headquarters, court docs say

    Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

    Source: The Independent - Center-left
  • Published on May 31, 2025

    Edo governorship election: PDP’s Ighodalo heads to Supreme Court

    The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2024 governorship, Asue Ighodalo, has expressed dissatisfaction over the ruling of the Appeal Court which upheld the ruling of the election tribunal that Sen Monday Okoebholo won the election. …

    Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Pending
  • Published on May 30, 2025

    Gov. Okpebholo, Deputy Engage In Victory Road Show Across Benin Metropolis

    The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has assured of delivering more dividends of democracy to Edo State people by taking advantage of President Bola Tinubu’s interest in the development of the state. He gave the assurance during a victory …

    Source: ITV - Pro-Government
  • Published on May 30, 2025

    Okpebholo, Idahosa lead APC victory march in Benin after Appeal Court win

    Major roads in Benin City, the Edo State capital, were brought to a standstill on Friday as Governor Monday Okpebholo, his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led thousands of jubilant supporters in a victory …

    Source: New Mail - Pending
  • Published on May 30, 2025

    Okpebholo celebrates appeal court win, vows to beat PDP again

    Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed that the repeated electoral setbacks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) provide a cause for celebration among Edo residents. On Friday, Okpebholo, alongside his deputy Dennis Idahosa, leaders …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral

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