By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the Federal Government to pay N10 million in general damages over the physical assault, unlawful arrest, and seizure of property belonging to a journalist, Mr. Jide Oyekunle. The regional court found FG liable for violating […]

The court further held that the assault and detention violated Articles 5 and 6 of the African Charter, which protect the rights to dignity, freedom from degrading treatment and…

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the Federal Government to pay N10 million in general…