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In a high-stakes legal battle, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by Patrick Tonye-Cole, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the March 18, 2023, Rivers State governorship election. The appeal comes on the heels of the Appeal Court’s…
Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision: NNPP Hails Reinstatement of Kano Governor In a significant legal turnaround, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Lagos State has lauded the Supreme Court for its recent ruling, reinstating Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano. The apex court’s decision overturned the verdicts of lower courts, reiterating the crucial role of the…
Kano and Plateau Governors are reinstated, while six others retain their positions. The Appeal Court faces criticism for its perceived “messy” judgments, with a warning that such irresponsible verdicts could undermine the judiciary’s relevance. Notably, individuals including Sanwo-Olu, Yusuf, Mutfwang, Mohammed, Lawal, Nwifuru, Otti, and Otu emerge victorious. In a marathon judgement session lasting over…
In a series of tweets on his handle (@jibrinSAN), legal luminary Jibrin Samuel Okutepa SAN shared his reflections on the recent Supreme Court judgments regarding the governorship elections in Plateau and Kano States. The apex court’s decisions have stirred a significant debate, particularly concerning the role of the Court of Appeal in electoral matters. The…
In a long-awaited move to fill crucial vacancies within the highest echelons of Nigeria’s judiciary, the Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of 11 new justices to the revered Supreme Court. This significant step comes after a prolonged period of vacancies that left various zones across the country underrepresented or entirely absent from the apex…
Nnamdi Kanu’s hope of regaining freedom encountered a setback as the Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, nullified the Court of Appeal’s judgment that directed the Federal Government to release him from detention. Acknowledging the government’s “irresponsible” action in forcibly bringing Kanu back to Nigeria from Kenya, a move that disregarded established laws, the apex…
Retiring from the Supreme Court, Justice Musa Dattijo has expressed worries about the concentration of power in the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and the purportedly purposeful omission of a South-Easterner on the bench of the highest court. During his farewell speech, Justice Dattijo said that the Chief Justice of the Philippines…
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling upholding the decision of the presidential petition tribunal, which favored Bola Tinubu and dismissed the appeal made by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. In a unanimous decision, the highest court in the land affirmed the findings of the presidential petition tribunal, with additional panel members concurring with the…
In a highly anticipated decision, Nigeria’s Supreme Court is poised to deliver its judgement on Thursday, October 26, 2023. This landmark ruling will determine the outcome of three pivotal cases that could 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 a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over the 2023 presidential election, the Supreme Court has announced a hearing date for Abubarkar Atiku’s petition against President Bola Tinubu’s election victory. Atiku, the candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), filed a comprehensive 35-ground appeal on September 19. This appeal challenges the verdict of…