…judge further emphasised that the rules of evidence and procedure applicable to ordinary civil proceedings did not apply in the same manner to a coroner’s inquest. Justice Opesanwo said the hospital’s application was based on a misunderstanding of the nature and purpose of a coroner’s inquiry. She held that the prelimi…

…the defendants to seek administrative intervention despite the existence of criminal and civil proceedings arising from the dispute. “The issues raised by the defendants are already the subject of judicial proceedings,” the commander said, warning against actions capable of undermining or prejudicing the ongoing cases.…

…could have been frozen. Your job might have flagged you. You could have been pulled into civil proceedings before you even understood what was happening."I looked at my father. "How could you do this to me?"Something in me snapped. "No! You were hiding it. There's a difference."His eyes flashed. "Watch your tone."Anna…

…not employed in the Specialist Legal Cadre from representing the Nigeria Police Force in civil proceedings, even if they are qualified legal practitioners. The court also ordered the Police Service Commission, PSC, and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, to deploy at least one police lawyer to every police station ac…

…Ngwu, on Wednesday, said recent media reports had created misconceptions by mixing up civil proceedings, alleged criminal investigations and procedural court actions. He maintained that the ongoing case involving his academic records, Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1909/2025, was a civil matter initiated by him at the Federal Hig…

…under the applicable laws of the Federal Capital Territory. It also disclosed that civil proceedings would seek, among other reliefs, N10 billion in aggravated and exemplary damages, which the firm said would be paid to a charity or charities of Gbajabiamila’s choice. The suit will further seek a perpetual injunction r…