in the case, DJOT BAYI TALBIA & OTHERS v. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA & OTHERS, in CCJ ELR (2004-2009). 215. Considering the gravity of the rights violated and their consequences for the Applicant, making an overall and equitable assessment, the Court awards the Applicant, by way of compensation, the sum of five million (5 000 000) FCFA. XI. COSTS 216. The Applicant made no claim in relation to the payment of costs. 217. The Defendant, on its turn, seeks from the Court to order the Applicant to bear the costs of the proceedings. 218. Article 66(1) of the Rules of Court provides that “A decision as to costs shall be given in the final judgment or in the order, which closes the proceedings.” 219. Paragraph 2 of the same Article provides that “The unsuccessful party shall be ordered to pay the costs if they have been applied for in the successful party's pleadings.” 220. Therefore, in the light of the above provisions, the Court considers that the Defendant, as the unsuccessful party, shall bear the costs of the proceedings, and the Chief Registrar shall determine it. XII - OPERATIVE CLAUSE 221. For these reasons, the Court held a public hearing and having heard both parties: As to jurisdiction: i. Declares itself competent. 42