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The Supreme Court has set October 22 as the hearing date for a lawsuit filed by 16 state governments challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The case, originally initiated by the Kogi State Government, questions the constitutionality of the laws establishing these federal […]
On Friday, the Supreme Court affirmed the re-election of Hope Uzodimma as the governor of Imo State, following the November 11, 2023, gubernatorial election. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Idris, dismissed the appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Samuel Anyanwu, citing a lack […]
The Supreme Court has upheld the re-election of Senator Douye Diri as the Governor of Bayelsa State. In a ruling delivered on Friday, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, and his party. The lead judgment, delivered by Justice Garba Lawal, declared that the appeal […]
Deji Adeyanju, a human rights activist, has highlighted the need for better welfare for members of the judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court justices, stating that they should earn no less than ₦15 million monthly. Adeyanju emphasized his commitment to using legal means to ensure improved remuneration for justices, asserting that a monthly salary of ₦3 […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has unequivocally dismissed the appeal lodged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Sa’idu Umar, challenging the election victory of Governor Ahmad Aliyu in Sokoto State. A unanimous decision was reached by the five-member panel of the court, declaring the appellant’s case as lacking in merit. […]
In a decisive ruling today, the Supreme Court has rejected the appeal lodged by Muhammad Sani Yahaya of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) challenging the election of Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas. The five-member panel of the court, delivering a unanimous judgment on Thursday, asserted that the NNPP and its candidate failed to substantiate their […]
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has affirmed Siminalayi Fubara’s victory as the Rivers Governor under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of the court declared that the appeal lodged by Tonye Cole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacked merit. Justice […]
From Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi The caretaker chairman of Warji local government, Hon Muhd shuaibu Baima has expressed deepest satisfaction with the outcome of Supreme Court and added that democracy has come to stay in Nigeria. Hon Baima equally noted that governor Mohammad has been a giant in Nigerian democracy and prays for the success of […]
Four state Governors have arrived at the Supreme Court in preparation for the day’s court proceedings. The governors include Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Abba Yusuf of Kano State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. Also present in court is the immediate past Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Lalong. […]
The Supreme Court has held back its judgment regarding the appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the election of Alex Otti. A five-man panel, headed by Justice John Okoro, adjourned the proceedings for judgments after hearing arguments from the involved parties. Earlier, the Court of Appeal […]