| DATE |
COURT |
CLIENT: |
ISSUE: |
RESULT |
| 18-Sep-23 |
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT LAGOS |
Mr. O.T |
Mr. O.T. was employed by M.I Limited in 2021. He suffered an industrial accident in April 2022, resulting in the loss of two digits on his right hand while on an assignment outside his work scope. After treatment, he returned to work with a promise of compensation and permanent employment but was terminated on November 4, 2022. |
WELA is representing Mr. O.T in an ongoing lawsuit against M.I Ltd for denying any liability owed to him. |
| 11-Jan-23 |
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT AKURE (NICN/AK/14/2021) |
Ms. O.O |
Ms. O.O was dismissed from her employment with the Nigeria Police Force for becoming pregnant while being single, and this was done on this basis of Regulation 127 of the Police Act which forbits an unmarried woman police officer from getting pregnant. |
WELA represented the client in a case challenging her dismissal under Regulation 127 for discrimination. The court ruled the regulation discriminatory but upheld her dismissal due to her probationary status, awarding her ₦5,000,000 in damages. |
| 14-Apr-22 |
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT LAGOS |
Mr. O.G |
Mr. O.G., a forklift operator at N.N PLC, suffered an industrial accident in November 2014, hitting his head and losing consciousness. After recovery, doctors required him to have medical check-ups every three months. Although N.N PLC agreed to provide transportation for these visits, they did not fulfill this promise. On August 24, 2020, while traveling for a scheduled check-up, Mr. O.G. was involved in an accident that nearly cost him his life. Since then, his health has worsened, leading to constant headaches and body weakness. |
WELA is representing Mr. O.G in an ongoing lawsuit against N.N Plc for abandoning him after an accident and failing to provide promised transportation to the hospital. |
| 16-Feb-22 |
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT LAGOS (NICN/LA/70/2022) |
Mrs. O.A.O. |
Mr. O.A.O, a retired Nigeria Customs Service officer, faced unjust treatment. His salaries and allowances were suddenly stopped in 1998 without explanation. Despite 35 years of dedicated service, he was denied his gratuity after retirement in 2016. He wrote several letters and complained to the authorities, but received no response. |
WELA is representing him in an ongoing lawsuit to declare the non-payment of his salary and gratuity illegal, and secure payment of his entitlements. |
| 29-Dec-20 |
MAGISTRATE COURT 3, IGBOSERE |
B.O. |
B.O. was arrested on December 29, 2010, while in Lagos to meet her husband arriving from London the next day. Due to bad weather, his flight was delayed, and she had no money to pay a taxi to her hotel. She was arrested for cheating, charged in court, and remanded in prison. |
WELA contacted her family in Abuja, informed them about her situation, and secured her bail. |
| 15-Dec-20 |
COURT OF APPEAL LAGOS (CA/LAG/CV/671/2019) |
Mr. A.C.E. & 3 Others |
Mr. A.C.E, Mr. C.O, Mr. R.E, and Mr. I.O, traders at Ladipo Main Market in Lagos and members of an interest group, sought to enforce the fundamental right to life for their deceased colleagues—Mr. A.E, Mr. C.E, Mr. I.E, and Mr. A.O—who were unjustly killed by police officers from Area C in Surulere, Lagos. |
WELA represented them in an appeal after their case was struck out. The court ruled the lower court erred and ordered the case to proceed before a different judge. |
| 15-May-19 |
ECOWAS COURT ABUJA (ECW/CCJ/APP/19/2016) |
SGT. M.R & 243 Others |
244 soldiers were summarily dismissed from the Nigerian Army in 2016 after demanding that the Federal Government should provide them with sophisticated weapons to enable them confront the dreadful Islamic Sect, Boko Haram, in 2014. |
WELA represented the soldiers and the court ruled that their dismissal violated their rights and ordered ₦2,000,000 in damages for each soldier. |
| 25-Mar-19 |
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT LAGOS (NICN/LA/88/2015) |
MI-I B.H.O |
MI-I B.H.O was illegally terminated from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). |
WELA represented the client in the case. The court ruled that due process was not followed and ordered the client’s reinstatement with back pay. |
| 31-Jan-19 |
HIGH COURT IKEJA (ID/5048/2014) |
Mrs. A.O.A. |
Mrs. A.O.A was forced out of her matrimonial home after her husband sold the home without her consent while she was away. When she returned, she refused to vacate the flat upon discovering that the property had been sold and was sued (with her husband) by the new owner. |
WELA represented the client in the case. The court dismissed her claims and ordered her to vacate the property. |
| 29-Jun-18 |
HIGH COURT IKORODU (ID/401GCM/2013) |
Mr. I.O.S. |
Mr. I.O.S.’s West African Examination Council (WAEC) result was witheld by the Council. Upon his graduation from the University of Ibadan, he was unable to receive his certificate as WAEC failed to send his results. |
WELA represented the client in a case against WAEC. The court ruled WAEC’s actions illegal and ordered it to release the client’s result. |
| 2018 |
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Ms. D.O. |
D.O. had a child with her boyfriend, Mr. E.A., who filed an action for shared custody of their child. But at a point, Mr. E.A. took the child away completely depriving the mother access to her daughter. |
WELA filed a response to the application of the applicant, and after a long legal tussle, judgement was delivered on the 16th of August, 2018, granting the custody of the child to D.O. |
| 21-Sep-17 |
HIGH COURT IKEJA (ID/3930HD/2017) |
Mrs. M.A.O. |
Mrs. M.A.O.’s husband filed a divorce petition against her but she contested his allegations of irrational behavior, violence, and infidelity. She denies abandoning her marital responsibilities and claims her husband, Mr. O.A.O., exhibited violent behavior, abandoned the home, and failed to provide for their children. |
Through WELA’s legal representation, Mrs. M.A.O. seeks dismissal of the petition, citing her husband’s history of domestic violence and abandonment, false allegations of infidelity and mismanagement of finances, and her efforts to care for their children despite his lack of support. She requests the court to consider her rights and the children’s well-being in resolving custody and property disputes. The case is ongoing in court. |
| 2013 |
HIGH COURT OTA (HCT/206/2013) |
Mrs. M.A.A. |
Mrs. M.A.A. was being abused by her husband. She was subsequently forced out of her matrimonial home |
WELA represented the client in a divorce case, securing child custody, spousal support, and damages. The court ruled in her favor, but denied compensation for business losses and court costs. |
| 30-Apr-12 |
FEDERAL HIGH COURT IKEJA (FHC/IKJ/CS/M128/2010) |
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According to Regulation 124 of the Police Act 2004, a female police officer in Nigeria must apply in writing to her State Commissioner of Police for permission to marry. The application must include the name, address, and occupation of the intended husband. Permission will be granted if the intended husband is of good character and the female officer has served in the police force for at least three years. |
WELA challenged the constitutionality of Regulation 124, arguing it conflicted with Section 42 of the Nigerian Constitution and the African Charter on Human Rights. The court ruled Regulation 124 unconstitutional and struck it down. |
| 9-Mar-11 |
MAGISTRATE COURT 6, IKEJA |
Mrs. A.A |
Mrs. A.A, was a survivor domestic violence (emotional and physical abuse) at the hands of her husband (Mr. C.A), and their children were also survivors of his abuse too. Mr. C.A also failed to provide for his family. |
WELA is representing Mrs. A.A. in her lawsuit against her husband, seeking a restraining order for protection from abuse and support for herself and their children. |
| Jan-11 |
MAGISTRATE COURT, IFAKO IJAIYE |
M.J. |
M.J was arrested for stealing, charged to court, and was remanded in prison. Frequent adjournments stalled the progress of the case. |
WELA took over her representation in court and the case has now been settled. |
| 30-Dec-10 |
MAGISTRATE COURT 1, IKEJA |
I.A. |
I.A was arrested for armed robbery and charged to court. No bail application was made on her behalf. |
WELA sought make an application for her bail at the next adjournment. |
| 19-Nov-10 |
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Mrs. P.A |
Mrs. P.A, had been married to her husband (Mr. A.A) for 12 years. He had secretly sold all the properties they jointly owned without her knowledge, and when he wanted to sell their house they both lived in and she refused, he began to physcially and emotionally abuse her. He eventually moved out of the house to live with another woman and filed for divorce. |
WELA is representing Mrs. P.A in opposing her husband’s request to lease their home on November 19, 2010, seeking to prevent any decisions about the property without her consent. She also filed for divorce, citing her husband’s unreasonable behaviour. |
| Nov-10 |
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M.A. |
M.A was arrested and charged to court for stealing, and she was remanded in prison ever since. |
WELA applied for bail and it was granted. |
| 29-Oct-10 |
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B.O. |
B.O was charged to court for injuring her 11 year old niece, and was remanded in prison. |
Her case was scheduled to come up on 28th April 2011, WELA applied for her bail term to be varied since she was now sober and it was granted. |
| 26-Jul-10 |
MAGISTRATE COURT 13, IGBOSERE |
T.R. |
T.R alongside three others were arrested for obtaining by trick, and was charged to court and remanded in prison. |
WELA applied for bail and it was granted. |
| Sep-07 |
MAGISTRATE COURT 10, EBUTE META |
T.M. |
T.M was charged to court for murder and remanded in custody ever since, but was never tried. |
WELA wrote a letter to the Director of Public Prosecution to either charge her to court or release her if the investigation does not show any clear evidence against her. |
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MAGISTRATE COURT 17, OBALENDE |
R.A. |
R.A was arrested for stealing but she was neither produced in court nor did her complainants come for the case, and as a result she remained in prison. |
WELA, on behalf of Rita, applied to the court that the case be struck out for lack of dilligent prosecution. The court struck out the case. |
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MAGISTRATE COURT 12, SOMOLU |
F.B. |
F.B was arrested and charged to court for stealing her boss’ laptop. |
WELA took over her representation in court. However, frequent adjournments have stalled the case. |
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Mrs. R.O |
Mrs. R.O. reported that her husband had repeatedly abused her sexually, emotionally and physically. |
WELA represented Mrs. R.O. in her lawsuit against her husband, who initially ignored court orders. Chief O. was eventually arrested and presented in court, where he and Rhoda reached an agreement on child support. |
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Mrs. O. |
Mrs. O. reported that her husband (Mr. O.) physically and economically abused her. |
WELA represented Mrs. O. in court, resulting in a ruling that Mr. O. must pay for her maintenance and cover their children’s school fees. |
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Mrs. V.O. |
V.O.’s husband abandoned her with their two children, and harassed her continuously – he placed a ‘No Debit’ order on her savings account, unlawfully detained her at various police stations while she was pregnant, physically assaulted her, locked up her business premises, looted the contents, and seized her assets, and ejected her from their matrimonial home before traveling to Italy. |
WELA swiftly intervened on her behalf and secured her release from police detention, successfully applied for the vacation of the ‘No Debit’ order on her account, and continues to advocate for her rights in court. |
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Mrs. J.E. |
Mrs. J.E.’s husband, who lives in Australia and had abandoned his wife and 3 children, filed for divorce. |
WELA is representing her and has filed a reply to the petition. |
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Mrs. F.I. |
Mrs. F.I., who married her husband on November 1, 2014 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, Yaba., has been separated from him for two years, but he did not provide for their maintenance and welfare. |
WELA filed a suit for custody and maintenance of the children. The case is ongoing in court. |
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Mrs. O.O. |
Mrs. O.O.’s husband abandoned her with their children and was not ready to continue with the marriage. |
WELA filed an action in court on her behlaf for the maintenance and custody of the children. The case is ongoing in court. |
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L.D. |
L.D was accused of stealing jewelry worth ₦3,000,000, and she was subsequently arrested and remanded in prison. |
WELA sought make an application for her bail. |
