Tag: Supreme Court
Breaking: Supreme Court’s Tariff ruling as ‘Deeply Disappointing’ – Trump
Speaking at a White House news conference shortly after the decision, Trump said he was “ashamed of certain members of…
Senate confirms elevation of Justice Oyewole to Supreme Court
The National Judicial Council (NJC), had at its 110th Meeting held on 13 January 2026 recommended Justice Oyewole for appointment…
Tinubu asks Senate to confirm Oyewole as Justice of Supreme Court
The National Judicial Council (NJC), at its 110th Meeting held on 13 January 2026 recommended appointment of Justice Oyewole for…
Supreme Court affirms forfeiture of ‘undeclared’ $40,000 to FG by Aminu Lamido
Aminu Sule Lamido was first arraigned before Justice Fatun O. Riman of the Federal High Court, Kano on February 4,…
Supreme Court orders EFCC to resuscitate trial of ex-Gov Lamido, sons for N1.3bn fraud
The EFCC alleged that Lamido, who governed Jigawa from 2007 to 2015 laundered 1.35 billion naira in kickbacks from contractors…
Supreme Court dismisses INEC’s appeal against SDP, awards N2m cost
INEC had sought to set aside judgment of the Court of Appeal which upheld an order that compelled it to…
Fagbemi faults critics of S’ Court’s judgement on Rivers’ emergency rule
The Supreme Court had on Monday ruled that a sitting president has the power to declare a state of emergency…
Fubara: Supreme Court rules president can declare emergency rule, suspend elected officials
The Supreme Court has ruled that the President can declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a…
Supreme Court faults Tinubu’s pardon, affirms Maryam Sanda’s death sentence
The Supreme Court, in a split decision of four-to-one, affirmed the death sentence handed Sanda by the Court of Appeal.
Supreme Court ruling splits APC, PDP in Osun as both claim victory
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Osun State, Adedamola Adebayo, have reacted…
Supreme Court throws out Osun’s suit over withheld LG funds
Although the panel upheld the preliminary objection raised by the Attorney-General of the Federation, it nonetheless urged the Federal Government…
State vs Federal: Lagos drags National Assembly to Supreme Court over gaming bill
The 2024 Supreme Court ruling had made it clear that lottery and gaming are not part of the National Assembly’s…
Supreme Court dismisses Ajudua’s motion in $1.043m fraud trial
The case, which originated in 2005 before Justice M.O. Obadina of the Lagos State High Court, has suffered several adjournments…
Alleged N1.4bn oil subsidy fraud: S’ Court rejects Nadabo Energy MD’s appeals
Peters had approached the apex court seeking to overturn a decision of the Court of Appeal which revoked his bail…
Niger govt takes battle for allocation of 13% derivation to Supreme Court
The state wants the court to determine whether Niger State does not qualify to be classified among the states that…
Supreme Court strikes out AMCON’s appeal in debt case
The ruling was delivered by Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji, with Justices Ibrahim M. Musa Saulawa...
Wike hails Gov. Okpebholo’s victory at Supreme Court
Wike urged Okpebholo to remain focused and see the victory as a further call to selfless service to the people…
Edo election: Obaseki reacts to Okpebholo’s Supreme Court victory
Obaseki insists that the PDP and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, won the September 21, 2024, Edo governorship election.
Edo governorship poll: Supreme Court adjourns judgment indefinitely
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on May 29, upheld the election of Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo.
Good Night to a Humane and Consummate Jurist
It was his love for country that made him devote his energy and time to the work of the Electoral…
Ighodalo rejects A’Court verdict, heads to Supreme Court
"We remain resolute. We remain committed. We remain undaunted. And we shall not rest until the voices of our people…
Kogi: Ilajo Royal Family hails Supreme Court’s verdict on Obaro Stool
The ilajo Royal Family said Owoniyi is an interloper and a usurper and not the rightful person to occupy the…
‘Supreme Court’s judgment victory for Abure’s leadership of Labour Party’
What happened was that Sen. Nenadi Usman and one other person filed an appeal against the judgment of the Court…
Supreme Court reacts to photo of Justice Agim with Wike after ruling against Fubara
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports of judiciary manipulation after Justice Emmanuel Agim was photographed with Minister of…
The President may suspend a Governor
A constitution is the most sacred document in a democracy. It's so sacramental an instrument that its writings must not…
Supreme Court validates Samuel Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary
The panel in a unanimous judgement held that the matter on the leadership of party is an internal one rather…
“Don’t allow Supreme Court’s judgment to stop Rivers’ allocation,” PDP tells Tinubu
The PDP Chairman in Rivers, Chief Nname Ewor made the appeal at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.…
We will now probe Peter Odili’s tenure as Rivers governor – EFCC
Odili was governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007. However, following moves to probe his administration after his tenure,…
We’re happy! Wike reacts to S’Court judgments on Rivers Assembly, LG election
Wike spoke in Abuja in reaction to the Supreme Court’s Friday judgment affirming the Rivers House of Assembly led by…
Another setback for Fubara as Supreme Court nullifies Rivers LG election
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court nullified the Rivers Local Government election in which the Action Peoples Party (APP)…