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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A federal appellate judge, Justice Joseph Shagbaor Ikyegh, passed away at 65 in Makurdi as the process for his elevation to the Supreme Court began. His sudden death follows recent accusations of taking bribes to uphold Governor Dapo Abiodun's reelection in Ogun. Ikyegh led the panel that...

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has unveiled a list of recommended appointments that includes 11 justices for the Supreme Court and various judicial officers for federal and state courts in Nigeria. The NJC's Director of Information, Soji Oye, announced that the swearing-in ceremony for...

In a highly charged press conference held in Abuja, former presidential candidate Peter Obi made explosive accusations against the Supreme Court, claiming that the highest judicial body had treated allegations of forgery and identity theft against President Bola Tinubu with a lack of...

The recent Supreme Court decision affirming President Bola Tinubu's victory in the February 2023 election has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deeply disappointed and concerned about the impartiality of the judiciary. The PDP expressed its dismay over the judgment, which it believed went...

The Supreme Court has ruled on a case concerning double nomination, stating that it should not have reached the court, and there is a finality to litigation. The issue of double nomination was previously resolved in May. The court emphasized that it cannot engage in extensive explanations...