How many judicial divisions are in Lagos?
How many judicial divisions are in Lagos?
The Lagos High Court System is comprised of The Criminal Division, The Lands Division, The Family and Probate Division, The Commercial (Fast Track) Division, The General Civil Division, The Special Offences Courts and The Sexual Offences Courts.
How many courts are in Lagos State?
The Lagos State courts comprises three levels of courts. The high court is the court of last resort before the Supreme Court of Nigeria. It is generally an appellate court that operates under discretionary review, meaning that the Court can choose which cases to hear, by granting of writs of certiorari.
What are the hierarchy of court in Nigeria?
The Federal courts are: the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court. The State courts include: the High Court of a State, the Customary Court of Appeal of a State and the Sharia Court of Appeal of a State.
How many high courts are in Lagos State?
High Court of Lagos State is the highest court of law in Lagos State. It has two main branches, one in Lagos Island and one in Ikeja.
Who is the present Chief Judge of Lagos State?
Opeyemi Oke
Opeyemi Oke (born 10 June 1954) is a Nigerian jurist and current chief judge of Lagos State. She was appointed by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in September 2017 as the 16th chief justice of the state.
Who is the Commissioner of Justice in Lagos State?
Moyosore Onigbanjo SAN
Attorney General of Lagos State
| Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State of Ministry of Justice | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Moyosore Onigbanjo SAN since 2019 | |
| Style | Mr. Commissioner (Informal) The Honorable (Formal) |
| Appointer | Lagos State Governor nomination with House of Assembly confirmation |
| Term length | 4 years |
Has judiciary resumed in Nigeria?
The Court resumes sitting on Monday, the 20th day of September, 2021. “In order to enable Hon. Judges the opportunity to enjoy their well-deserved rest and to prepare for the challenges of the New Legal Year, only the Core Judicial Divisions will as usual, remain functional throughout the vacation.
What are the hierarchy of judiciary?
The Judicial System in India is divided into three categories – the Apex Court or the Supreme Court of India, the High Courts in respective states and union territories and lower courts at the district level. The Supreme Court is the highest level of the Indian judicial system.
Who is Funmi asaolu?
Funmilayo Asaolu is an attorney with thirty years of legal practice experience. She was called to the Nigerian Bar as Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Funmilayo Asaolu became a Certified Mediator in 2008 and she is also a Certified Management Consultant.
Who is the first female deputy governor of Lagos State?
Oluranti Adebule
| Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire |
| Succeeded by | Femi Hamzat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Idiat Oluranti Adebule 27 November 1970 Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria |
