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The Supreme Court has rejected the Allied Peoples Movement's (APM) appeal against the nomination of Kashim Shettima as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice Presidential candidate in the recent presidential election. A seven-member panel, led by Justice John Okoro, dismissed the appeal after...
The Supreme Court is faced with a significant challenge in the case brought by Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), against President Bola Tinubu's election victory. At the heart of the matter is President Tinubu's certificate, with conflicting...
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has constituted a panel to review all appeals related to the 2023 Presidential Election. These appeals challenge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), and dispute the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and...
Top Nigerian political figures, including Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, and Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, arrived at the Supreme Court for a significant hearing. The National Security Adviser of Nigeria, Nuhu Ribadu, and the...
Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad's retirement from the Supreme Court has exacerbated the existing shortage of judges on the bench. Following the expiration of his retirement notice, he will leave the service on October 27, 2023, marking a significant loss for the court. A valedictory court session...
In a significant legal battle that has captured the nation's attention, Nigeria's Supreme Court has embarked on a momentous hearing of appeals filed by the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The central issue at stake is the potential...
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled unanimously to nullify the election victory of Senator Simon Mwadkwon, who serves as the Senate Minority Leader, representing Plateau North Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The court's decision was based on its view that the Peoples Democratic...
Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), has emphasized that the president should not have the authority to appoint the electoral boss, proposing new measures for credible election management in Nigeria. Jega, renowned for overseeing one of Nigeria's...
The Nigerian Senate is planning to amend the Electoral Act to allow for diaspora voting in presidential elections and make electronic transmission of results mandatory from the 2027 general elections. The move aims to enable citizens abroad, including those on essential services such as military...
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is challenging President Bola Tinubu regarding the acceptance of fresh evidence by the Supreme Court related to alleged forgery in the February 25 election outcome. The Supreme Court is set to begin hearing appeals...
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