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  1. Supreme Court Upholds EFCC's Legality, Dismisses States’ Suit

    Nigeria Supreme Court Upholds EFCC's Legality, Dismisses States’ Suit

    The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Kogi and 18 other states challenging the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court upheld the EFCC’s legality, citing Section 15(5) of the 1999 Constitution and reaffirming federal authority over...
  2. President Tinubu Officially Swears in Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice

    Nigeria President Tinubu Officially Swears in Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice

    Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, follows her Senate confirmation. Prominent legal figures and Supreme Court justices attended, marking a new chapter for Nigeria's...
  3. Governors Scramble as Supreme Court Grants LGAs Financial Autonomy

    Nigeria Governors Scramble as Supreme Court Grants LGAs Financial Autonomy

    Nigeria's Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy prompts emergency meeting of state governors. Governor Soludo praises the decision while emphasizing the need for grassroots resource allocation. The recent Supreme Court decision granting autonomy to Local Government Councils in...
  4. Trump Immune from Official Acts Prosecution, Supreme Court Decides

    Americas Trump Immune from Official Acts Prosecution, Supreme Court Decides

    The US Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts, leaving lower courts to determine the specifics of his actions. This decision delays potential trials and raises questions about presidential legal accountability. In a landmark decision, the US...
  5. Governance Gridlock: Supreme Court Postpones Ruling in FG vs State Governors Autonomy Case

    Nigeria Governance Gridlock: Supreme Court Postpones Ruling in FG vs State Governors Autonomy Case

    Supreme Court delays judgment on FG's bid for local government autonomy, challenging state governors' authority over 774 local councils. AGF seeks direct fund allocation and bans on governors dissolving local governments or appointing caretakers, citing constitutional violations. The Supreme...
  6. Supreme Court Validates Fintiri's Victory, Rejects Opposition's Appeal

    Nigeria Supreme Court Validates Fintiri's Victory, Rejects Opposition's Appeal

    The Supreme Court, led by Justice John Okoro, dismissed the appeal of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Aisha Dahiru, affirming Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's win in the Adamawa State election. The court held that the Resident Electoral Commissioner's actions were...
  7. Supreme Court Unanimously Dismisses Farouk Lawan's Appeal, Upholds Bribery Conviction

    Nigeria Supreme Court Unanimously Dismisses Farouk Lawan's Appeal, Upholds Bribery Conviction

    the Supreme Court upheld the conviction and five-year prison sentence of former Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy probe, Mr. Farouk Lawan. Lawan, who has been in prison custody since 2021, challenged his conviction on grounds that he was not allowed to...
  8. Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule Declares Political Exit, Vows No Return After Second Term Triumph

    Nigeria Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule Declares Political Exit, Vows No Return After Second Term Triumph

    Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, announced on Tuesday that he has no intentions of pursuing any political office once his second term as the governor of the North-Central state concludes. The 64-year-old politician, elected in 2019 and currently serving his second term following the...
  9. Unrest Unleashed in Lafia: Supreme Court Affirms Governor Sule's Election, Ignites Protests

    Nigeria Unrest Unleashed in Lafia: Supreme Court Affirms Governor Sule's Election, Ignites Protests

    In the wake of the Supreme Court's confirmation of Governor Abdullahi Sule's victory in the March 18, 2023 election in Nasarawa State, unrest has gripped Lafia, the state capital. The Lafia-Jos road is impassable as protesters block the route with bonfires, redirecting motorists to alternative...
  10. Supreme Court Upholds Governor Abiodun's Win in Ogun State Election

    Nigeria Supreme Court Upholds Governor Abiodun's Win in Ogun State Election

    The Supreme Court has rejected Mr. Ladi Adebutu's appeal against Governor Dapo Abiodun's election victory in Ogun State. Adebutu argued that the election didn't follow the rules and Abiodun didn't get enough legal votes, urging the court to cancel the results. However, the Supreme Court...
  11. Supreme Court Affirms Sule Abdullahi as Nasarawa Governor, Dismissing Ombugadu's Election Challenge

    Nigeria Supreme Court Affirms Sule Abdullahi as Nasarawa Governor, Dismissing Ombugadu's Election Challenge

    The Supreme Court has delivered a final verdict in the long-standing legal battle over the governorship position in Nasarawa State. The incumbent Governor, Sule Abdullahi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been re-affirmed as the duly elected Governor, dismissing the legal challenge...
  12. Sokoto Governorship Appeal: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment as PDP Challenges Election Outcome

    Nigeria Sokoto Governorship Appeal: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment as PDP Challenges Election Outcome

    The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the appeal lodged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Saidu Umar, challenging the election victory of Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu. The five-member panel, led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, adjourned the proceedings...
  13. Kwankwaso Dispels Alleged Pact with Tinubu Following Kano Supreme Court Verdict

    Nigeria Kwankwaso Dispels Alleged Pact with Tinubu Following Kano Supreme Court Verdict

    In a recent development following the Supreme Court's ruling on the Kano State governorship election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), refutes allegations of reaching an agreement with President Bola Tinubu concerning the outcome...
  14. Atiku Plans Coalition Against APC in 2027 Following PDP Governors' Supreme Court Wins

    Nigeria Atiku Plans Coalition Against APC in 2027 Following PDP Governors' Supreme Court Wins

    Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has announced his willingness to spearhead a coalition of opposition parties aiming to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Atiku expressed this resolve in a...
  15. Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Celebrates Supreme Court Affirmation of Mandate

    Nigeria Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Celebrates Supreme Court Affirmation of Mandate

    Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, expressed profound happiness in reaction to the recent Supreme Court verdict that affirmed his position as governor. Speaking at the apex court in Abuja, Governor Yusuf shared his elation, emphasizing the Supreme Court's declaration that found no illegality in...
  16. Supreme Court Reinstates Caleb Mutfwang as Plateau State Governor, Overturning Controversial Sack

    Nigeria Supreme Court Reinstates Caleb Mutfwang as Plateau State Governor, Overturning Controversial Sack

    The Supreme Court has reversed the contentious decision to sack Caleb Mutfwang, reinstating him as the Governor of Plateau State. The Court of Appeal in Abuja had previously nullified Mutfwang's election, citing violations of court orders during the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) congress...
  17. NNPP Celebrate In Kano As Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeal Decision

    Nigeria NNPP Celebrate In Kano As Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeal Decision

    In a significant legal development, the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has secured its continued governance in Kano State as the Supreme Court affirmed the election victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had previously declared Yusuf, who...
  18. Supreme Court Upholds Bala Mohammed's Election Win, Rejects APC Challenge

    Nigeria Supreme Court Upholds Bala Mohammed's Election Win, Rejects APC Challenge

    The Supreme Court upheld the election victory of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, delivering its lead judgment through Justice Ibrahim Saulawa. The court dismissed an appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Sadique Abubakar, challenging the outcome of the...
  19. Tense Moments as Supreme Court Decides Fate of Eight States' Governors Today

    Nigeria Tense Moments as Supreme Court Decides Fate of Eight States' Governors Today

    The Supreme Court is set to pass judgment on governorship tussles in eight states, intensifying security measures across the affected regions. The states in question—Kano, Plateau, Lagos, Zamfara, Bauchi, Cross River, Abia, and Ebonyi—await final decisions that will determine the future of their...
  20. Plateau Governor Appeals Election Decision, Cites Unfairness by Court of Appeal

    Nigeria Plateau Governor Appeals Election Decision, Cites Unfairness by Court of Appeal

    Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Court of Appeal's decision to nullify his election, claiming he was not given a fair hearing during the process. Mutfwang presented eight crucial points to the Court of Appeal to establish the validity of his...
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