The Tribunal has delivered a groundbreaking verdict, unseating a member of the House of Representatives from Enugu State. In a decision that has sent ripples through the political landscape, the tribunal awarded victory to Labour Party candidate Dennis Agbo, who had challenged the election of the incumbent representative. This landmark ruling marks a significant development…
The Federal Government’s announcement to establish a tribunal for environmental crimes is a significant step towards addressing the alarming rate of environmental degradation in the country. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made this announcement on World Environment Day, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of environmental regulations. This move aims to tackle the pervasive…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has celebrated the recent decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld his election as the state’s duly elected governor. In an interview with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Governor Ododo dedicated this victory to the people of Kogi State, emphasizing their unwavering support throughout the…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja made a pivotal decision, overturning the prior nullification of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s election in Nasarawa State. The three-member panel of justices unanimously voided the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s verdict, which had removed Governor Sule from office under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Uchechukwu Onuemenam, delivering the…
The judge firmly established that Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, met all these criteria to be elected in Lagos State.
the Kano State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has invalidated Abba Kabir Yusuf’s victory and declared Nasiru Gawuna, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the rightful winner
The Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have taken their case to the Supreme Court,
Lanre Ogunyemi, an experienced state legislator serving two terms and a former secretary of the APC in Lagos, challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Sowunmi as the winner.
Abuja Court of Appeal has taken a significant step towards amending the Electoral Act to protect governors whose deputies have been disqualified. The proposed amendment suggests that a governor whose deputy has been disqualified by a court can still be sworn in and choose a new running mate. This move aims to address the discrepancies…
A French court has seized three jets belonging to the Nigerian government in connection with a longstanding legal battle involving a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment. The dispute centers around a 2007 contract between Zhongshan and Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria. The agreement was aimed at developing a free-trade zone that would host a…
