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Kano: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement In Gov Yusuf’s Appeal

The Supreme Court has reserved judgement in the appeal filed by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, challenging the verdict of the Court of Appeal and the State Election Petitions Tribunal, which removed him from office. The five-member panel, led by Justice John…

21/12/2023

Truce Talks: Fubara Yet To Withdraw Case Against Rivers Assembly

Damian Okoro, the Counsel for Governor Siminalaye Fubara, is yet to withdraw a suit filed to restrain the Rivers State House of Assembly from impeaching his client. At the Isiokpo Division of the Rivers State High Court, under the auspices of Justice Ben…

21/12/2023

Asset Declaration: Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking Obi’s Investigation, Prosecution

A Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, struck out a suit praying the court to compel the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to investigate and prosecute Mr Peter Obi over allegations bordering on asset declaration breach. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, threw…

21/12/2023

Court Freezes Oyo Accounts In 10 Banks Over N3.5bn Debt

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has issued an order freezing the accounts of the Oyo State Government in 10 commercial banks in the country. The order was issued by Justice Anitte Ebong in a ruling on a garnishee proceeding…

18/12/2023

Court Voids Cross River Judicial Service Commission Cancellation of Chief Magistrate Appointment

The Presiding Judge, Calabar Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court, Hon. Justice Sanusi Kado has declared that the employment of Agnes Akomaye, Esq as Chief Magistrate Grade 1 Salary Grade 16 in the Cross River State judiciary with effect from 3rd February…

18/12/2023

Fintiri Wins at Appeal Court, Binani Fined N.5m

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday affirmed the victory of Ahmadu Fintiri of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 Adamawa State Governorship election. The appellate court dismissed the petition filed against the declaration of Fintiri as the winner…

18/12/2023

Rivers Crisis: Court Bars INEC From Conducting By-Elections To Replace 27 Lawmakers

Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from organising by-elections to replace 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly whose seats were declared vacant. Justice Okorowo also barred the defendants…

18/12/2023

Court Bars Ex-Minister From Holding Public Office Over “Kangaroo Judgement” Comment

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has secured a court ruling against former Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen over “disparaging” remarks she made about a Federal High Court verdict. In a judgment delivered on Monday, the FCT High Court declared Tallen’s description…

18/12/2023

SERAP Sues INEC Over ‘Failure To Prosecute Electoral Offenders’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group’s suit followed the alleged failure of the electoral body to “arrest and prosecute suspected perpetrators of grave electoral offences in the recently concluded…

17/12/2023

Supreme Court Insists Nnamdi Kanu Must Face Trial

The Supreme Court has upheld the Federal Government’s appeal challenging the verdict of the Appeal Court which dismissed the charges against Nnamdi Kanu. In upholding the government’s appeal, the Supreme Court held that Kanu must face trial at the Federal High Court. The Supreme…

16/12/2023

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