Unknown gunmen have set the Imo State High Court ablaze. The attackers arrived at the place around 11.30pm on Sunday and attacked the facility. The latest attack came 10 days after the judge in charge of Ejemekwuru Customary Court, Nnaemeka Ugboma, was murdered while presiding over a court session. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown … Read more
In a bid to further ensure access to an improved legal system at the grassroots, the Lagos State Judicial Service Commission has organised a two-day workshop with the theme: “The Roles and Responsibilities of The Customary Courts at the Grass Roots in Lagos State”, for Customary Court Presidents and Members. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
By: Adémólá Òrúnbon The Ogun State Customary Court of Appeal (CCA) has rewarded its outstanding staff for their optimism, diligence, vibrance and hardwork. Speaking during the maiden edition and merit award conferment on exemplary leadership and staff of Customary Courts, at Isabo, Abeokuta, the President CCA, Justice Mobolaji Ojo, said, it is profitable to be … Read more
A Nigerian fashion designer has divorced her husband, whom she has been married to for five years at a Customary Court in Ibadan on Friday due to irreconcilable reasons. According to the report, the wife identified as Mufuliat Soremekun, said her husband, Abas was in the act of giving their children alcohol. In her petition, Soremekun, she … Read more
A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan on Monday , dissolved a marriage of 22 years; and advised married couples to fear God and uphold the sanctity of matrimony. President of the court, Chief Ademola Odunade, gave the admonition while delivering his verdict in a case instituted by a commercial driver, Abiodun Ganiyu, for the dissolution … Read more
Sunday Abiodun, an Ibadan-based security personnel on Wednesday begged an Ile-Tuntun Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 13-year-old union to his wife, Funmito, over alleged adultery. Sunday who lives in Muslim-Odinjo area in Ibadan said he cannot live with his wife anymore because her mother, was solidly behind her daughter’s immorality and arrogance. He … Read more