Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of Afenifere, a Yoruba socio-cultural group, has expressed his concern over President Bola Tinubu's certificate scandal, stating that the Nigerian populace should be ashamed. In a 41-minute interview with PUNCH, Adebanjo emphasized that no honest person could defend...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie made a significant announcement during an academic event, introducing Peter Obi as the victor of the 2023 Presidential election. Adichie, a known supporter of Obi, addressed the gathering, expressing her deep respect for him and considering him a beacon of hope for...
The Supreme Court has ruled on a case concerning double nomination, stating that it should not have reached the court, and there is a finality to litigation. The issue of double nomination was previously resolved in May. The court emphasized that it cannot engage in extensive explanations...
The Supreme Court has ruled that the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results live via the IREV system did not impact the outcome of the presidential election, as the IREV is not a results collation system. The seven-member panel, led by...
The Supreme Court has rendered its verdict by dismissing the appeals lodged by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. This ruling solidifies the decision of the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal, which had previously upheld President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory as the winner of the...
The Nigerian Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in a series of high-stakes cases that will significantly impact the country's political landscape. The cases in question involve the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi; the Peoples...
In the ongoing presidential dispute, President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) made their case to the Supreme Court, arguing against the admissibility of documents relating to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar's certificate from...
The highest court in Nigeria, the Supreme Court, has entered a crucial phase in the legal battle following the presidential election, with judgment reserved on an appeal filed by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This decision comes after the Presidential Election Petition...
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 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...
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...
The Supreme Court has set a hearing date for Atiku Abubakar's appeal in which he seeks to nullify President Bola Tinubu's victory in the presidential election. Atiku, the People’s Democratic Party's presidential candidate, also plans to present fresh evidence to support his claim that Tinubu...
In response to President Bola Tinubu's objection to his request for leave to present additional evidence, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Supreme Court to prioritize the gravity of the issue over technicalities. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party...
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