Abia tribunal news

Abia State is a state in southeastern Nigeria, and the Abia State Judiciary is responsible for dispensing justice in the state. Here are some recent news updates from the Abia State Judiciary:

Recent News

  1. Abia State High Court Judgment: On February 22, 2023, the Abia State High Court delivered a judgment in a suit filed by the Abia State Government against the Federal Government over the ownership of the Aba-Owerri Road. The court ruled in favor of the Abia State Government, declaring that the road is a state road and not a federal road.
  2. Abia State Customary Court of Appeal: On February 15, 2023, the Abia State Customary Court of Appeal delivered a judgment in a case involving a dispute over a piece of land in Umuahia, the state capital. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, ordering the defendant to vacate the land and pay damages.
  3. Abia State High Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment: On January 25, 2023, the Abia State High Court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murder. The court found the defendant guilty of killing his wife in 2019 and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
  4. Abia State Judiciary Launches Online Case Tracking System: On January 10, 2023, the Abia State Judiciary launched an online case tracking system to enable citizens to track the progress of their cases online. The system is designed to improve the efficiency and transparency of the judiciary.

Upcoming Events

  1. Abia State Judiciary Annual Conference: The Abia State Judiciary will be hosting its annual conference on March 15-17, 2023, at the Abia State High Court Complex in Umuahia. The conference will feature lectures and workshops on various topics, including judicial ethics, court management, and alternative dispute resolution.
  2. Abia State Customary Court of Appeal Annual Conference: The Abia State Customary Court of Appeal will be hosting its annual conference on April 5-7, 2023, at the Abia State Customary Court of Appeal Complex in Umuahia. The conference will feature lectures and workshops on various topics, including customary law, court procedure, and dispute resolution.

Recent Decisions

  1. Abia State High Court Dismisses Suit against Abia State Government: On February 1, 2023, the Abia State High Court dismissed a suit filed by a group of citizens against the Abia State Government over the alleged mismanagement of state funds.
  2. Abia State Customary Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment in Favor of Abia State Government: On January 20, 2023, the Abia State Customary Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment in favor of the Abia State Government in a case involving a dispute over a piece of land in Aba, the commercial hub of the state.

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest information, please visit the official website of the Abia State Judiciary or contact the Abia State Judiciary directly.