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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has finally put to rest the issue of who occupies the Mashi/Dutsi federal constituency seat in the National assembly following its ruling on Thursday, August 10, declaring Salisu Majigiri as the winner. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has cancelled the registration and unauthorised use of Sanofi trade mark by three Nigerian companies, and ordered them to pay damages. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgement in a suit filed by a French…

The suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has commenced moves to appeal the judgment of the Benue High Court that affirmed his suspension, insisting that low-ranking officials of the main opposition party should not be allowed…

Justice Ahmed Muhammed of the Federal High Court Abuja, has reemphasized his earlier order that status quo be maintained in the alleged impeachment of the deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shuaibu by the governor, Godwin Obaseki, over their differences. Justice Muhammed made…

The National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Kano State has rendered a landmark decision, nullifying the election victory of Muktar Umar Yerima, from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as the House of Representatives member for Tarauni Federal…

Chairman of Platform Capital, Dr. Akintoye Akindele, has dragged the inspector-general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and four others before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly detaining him beyond the constitutional limit. The businessman in a fundamental rights enforcement suit is…

Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos, has granted an order freezing the bank accounts and assets of the Co-Founder and former Chairman, Seplat Energy, Dr. Ambrosie Bryant Chkwueloka (ABC) Orjiakor over alleged indebted to Access Bank Plc. The court…

The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele has asked a Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos to stop the Federal Government from further prosecuting him on the charge of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunitions or on any…

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja has fixed August 30, 2023, to deliver judgment on the suit by a former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, seeking to stop an investigation against him. In the amended originating summons marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/753/2023…

Anxiety, confusion and shock have gripped many residents, business and property owners at Kirikiri town in Apapa area of Lagos State as the beneficiaries of the Estate of the late Lawrenco Antonio Cardoso, have taken over possession following a consent judgement of…