Section 257, 258 and 259 of the 1999 Constitution: Jurisdiction and Constitution of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

The 1999 Constitution Section 257 (1) Subject to the provisions of section 251 and any other provisions of this Constitution and in addition to such other jurisdiction as may be conferred upon it by law, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory,Abuja shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine any civil proceedings in which…

Section 255 and 256 of the 1999 Constitution: High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Appointment of Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

The 1999 Constitution Section 255 (1) There shall be a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. (There will be a High Court created specifically for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja; ) Section 255 (2) The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja shall consist of – (The High Court of the…