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ECOWAS COURT PRESIDENT PLEDGES TO IMPLEMENT ROADMAP FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE COURT
ECOWAS COURT PRESIDENT PLEDGES TO IMPLEMENT ROADMAP FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE COURT
By: Michael Mike
Honourable President Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves has expressed his commitment to the implementation of the resolutions from the three-day Judicial Retreat of the ECOWAS Court of Justice that concluded on 27 November 2024 at Niger State, Nigeria.
President Gonçalves made the statement in his remarks during the closing ceremony of the Judicial Retreat. “Over the last three days, we discussed important issues and proposed recommendations which have been adopted for implementation,” he said.
He added that measures will be put in place to monitor the progress of the implementation process to ensure resolved issues are not brought for reconsideration at next year’s retreat.
He also said that status of implementation of the recommendations from past retreats would be evaluated and actions taken where necessary, to ensure smooth implementation for enhanced performance of the Court.
Participants including the judges, directors and staff examined and proposed recommendations on various sub-themes of the retreat including implementation of writ of execution in member states; standardising the rulings and orders made in open court; discrepancies between the common law and civil law practices on the format of interlocutory applications and motions.
They also discussed modalities and best practices for the translation of decisions of the court, and guidelines on collaboration between research and judges’ chambers.
In his vote of thanks, Honourable Vice-President of the Court, Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma commended the participants for their remarkable professionalism and teamwork. “The success of this retreat is a reflection of both teamwork and respect for the legal profession manifested in the respect for views of others. We have just started a journey towards setting standards for the Court that will make it operate optimally as a judicial institution,” he said.
The 2024 Judicial Retreat was held under the theme: “Judicial Case Management: Relation Between the Office of the Honourable President, Honourable Judges, Registry Department, and Legal Research & Documentation Department,” The judicial retreat is an important activity of the Court aimed at improving the Court’s efficiency and effectiveness as the principal legal organ of the ECOWAS Community.
ECOWAS COURT PRESIDENT PLEDGES TO IMPLEMENT ROADMAP FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE COURT
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.
During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.
His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
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By: Zagazola Makama
A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.
The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.
Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.
The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.
Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger
Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger
Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger
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