In a significant development, the National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Enugu State has reaffirmed the victory of Engr. Osita Ngwu as the Senator representing the Enugu West senatorial district. Engr….
Category: Court Cases & Legal Matters
Dive into the world of legal proceedings and justice with our “Court Cases & Legal Matters” category. Explore in-depth analyses of notable court cases, legal discussions, and updates on significant legal developments. From high-profile trials to discussions on legal rights and responsibilities, this category offers insights into the intricate workings of the legal system and its impact on society.
Imo Tribunal Sacks Ikenga Ugochinyere of PDP
In a significant legal development, the Imo State National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal has disqualified a member of the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, who represented the Ideato…
Abia State Tribunal Sacks 3 LP Reps for Various Offenses
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State, has made significant rulings, sacking three members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) for…
Tribunal Nullifies Election of NNPP’s Dankawu for Forged WAEC Certificate
In a startling development, the National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has nullified the election of Idris Dankawu of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for allegedly presenting a…
Umahi Advises Peter Obi Against Contesting Tribunal’s Verdict
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has advised Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to refrain from appealing the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal that upheld President…
Tinubu’s Legal Team Addresses Controversy Over Watermarked PEPT Judgement Copies
In the aftermath of the Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal (PEPT) upholding President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 general election, a controversy arose over watermarked copies of the judgement. The Tinubu Presidential…
Lagos Court Sentences Man to 2 Years for Identity Theft, Impersonation
Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos convicts and sentences Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju to two years in prison for identity theft and impersonation. Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal…
Peter Obi Vows to Appeal PEPT Verdict, LP Rejects Outcome
Former Vice President and Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi has vowed to appeal the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu. The five-man…
Atiku Rejects Tribunal’s Verdict, Vows to Pursue Appeal to Supreme Court
Former Vice President of Nigeria and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the judgment delivered by the Presidential Election Petition…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan Declared Winner of Kogi Central Senatorial Election
In a recent development, the Kogi State Election Petitions Tribunal has declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the rightful winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election…
Tribunal Strikes Out APM Petition Against Tinubu, Shettima
The Presidential Election Petition Court has made a significant ruling, striking out the petitions filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against President Bola Tinubu and his Vice President, Kashim Shettima. The…
Tribunal Dismisses Claims of Tinubu’s Drug Conviction
In a significant ruling today, the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja declared that President Tinubu was not convicted of drug-related charges in the United States of America. This decision comes…
Tribunal Ruling Supports INEC’s Role in Election Result Transmission
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has delivered a ruling affirming the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) authority and discretion to determine the mode of election result transmission for the presidential election that…
25% not a must from FCT, Tribunal Clarifies
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has ruled that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) does not hold a higher status than other states in Nigeria. This ruling was made by Justice Haruna Tsammani,…
PEPT Rejects 10 Witnesses Presented by Peter Obi, LP
In a recent development at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, the testimony of 10 out of 13 witnesses presented by Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has been rejected….
Tribunal Rejects EU Election Observers Mission Report Filed by LP
In a recent development, the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has rejected the European Union Election Observers Mission report on the February 25 presidential election. The report was tendered as evidence by Peter…
Tribunal Dismisses APC’s Petition Against Peter Obi’s Eligibility
In a recent development, the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the eligibility of the Labour Party‘s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to…
PEPT to deliver verdict September 6
The long-awaited decision from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) is scheduled for release on Wednesday, September 6th.
Appeal Court Sacks LP Chairman, Recognizes Apapa
The Court of Appeal in Owerri, Imo State, has ruled in favour of Lamido Apapa and recognized him as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, sacking Julius Abure from the position….
Ebonyi State Election Petition Tribunal Reserves Judgment on Senatorial Seat
The Ebonyi State Election Petition Tribunal has deferred judgment on the challenge to Dave Umahi’s victory in the Ebonyi South Senatorial race. The petitioners claim Umahi didn’t secure the majority of valid votes and cite over voting and cancelled votes as issues.