NJC Receives List of 22 Justices for Supreme Court ElevationThe National Judicial Council (NJC) is set to undergo a significant transformation following the reception of a list comprising 22 nominees from the Court of Appeal for elevation to the esteemed Supreme Court. The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) disclosed this critical information, unveiling the names…
Supreme Court Unanimously Dismisses Atiku and Obi’s Appeals Nigerian Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the status quo by dismissing the appeals brought forth by former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and that of Peter Obi, representing the Labour Party. This landmark judgment, delivered by Justice Okoro, reaffirms the integrity of the past 2023 Presidential…
Supreme Court of Nigeria in a highly politically charged legal battle, is poised to deliver its judgment on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The cases in question revolve around the controversial presidential election of February 25, 2023, which saw Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerge victorious. The opposition, represented by the…
Supreme Court of Nigeria, [October 23rd, 2023]- A seven-member panel at Nigeria’s Supreme Court, led by Justice Inyang Okoro, recently convened to deliberate on two crucial appeals presented by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and their candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP) represented by Peter Obi. These appeals challenge the ruling of the…
People close to the inner workings of the Supreme Court disclosed that the fire initially ignited in Chamber 5
The Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have taken their case to the Supreme Court,
According to Atiku, the evidence presented demonstrates that INEC conducted the election in which Tinubu became the winner in serious violation of the Electoral Act 2022
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has signed a bill into law allowing the deduction of funds from Local Government accounts. This decision is seen as a strategic alignment with recent rulings by the Supreme Court, ensuring that financial activities within the Local Government (LG) system are constitutionally regulated. The law comes amidst growing calls…
The Kogi State government, alongside 15 other states, has initiated a landmark legal battle at the Supreme Court, seeking to challenge the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The states are questioning the constitutionality of the laws that established the EFCC, asserting that they violate the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. This…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has welcomed the recent landmark decision by the Supreme Court to restore financial autonomy to local government authorities across Nigeria. This ruling, issued on Thursday, July 11, 2024, marks a significant shift in power dynamics, curtailing state governments’ ability to interfere with local government operations. NLC President Joe Ajaero praised…
