Tag: Supreme Court
Electoral Act: Buhari loses battle to strike out Section 84(12) at Supreme Court
The provision, included in the amended Electoral Act signed into law by President Buhari bars political appointees at any level…
Why I wore Olokun traditional robe to Court -Lawyer Malcolm E. Omirhobo
When journalists pestered him with questions, the lawyer responded that it was a protest because of the Supreme Court's recent…
Just In: CJN Muhammad replies Supreme Court justices’ protest letter
CJN Tanko Muhammad said Supreme Court is also affected by the economic and socio-political climate prevailing in Nigeria, but it…
Supreme Court approves hijab in Lagos schools
Lagos high court had in October 2014, ruled against the use of hijabs in schools, a judgement that was upturned…
Why Supreme Court may turn to glorified high court: Ex-CJN Onnoghen
Justice Onnoghen further canvassed that appeal cases should not get to the Supreme Court as of right but by leave…
Peterside must pay Odili N6bn for defamation – Supreme Court rules
In a judgment delivered by Justice Adamu Jauro, the appeal by Dakuku Peterside was dismissed for want of merit.
Electoral Act: Supreme court reserves judgment on suit filed by Buhari
Buhari had urged the parliament to delete the controversial clause in the Electoral Act, but the National Assembly declined the…
Disputed oil wells: Rivers floors Imo at Supreme Court, Wike reacts
Wike said, however, instead of instigating the NBC to do the right thing, Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State, shortly…
36 governors lose N66 billion claim against Buhari’s govt
The ruling was part of the judgment by the apex court on Executive Order 010, which six of the seven…
Breaking: Supreme Court annuls Buhari’s executive order 010
According to the majority ruling by the justices, President Buhari exceeded his constitutional powers in issuing the EO10.
Supreme Court breaks silence: ‘Invasion of Odili’s residence impunity taken too far’
The Supreme Court has described the alleged invasion of Justice Mary Odili’s residence by suspected security operatives as impunity taken…
Akeredolu: Supreme Court gives APC hint and wink
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Babatunde Ogala examines the impact on the APC leadership of the split decision of the Supreme…
Supreme Court justices split 4-3 over Akeredolu, Jegede
Supreme Court justices on Wednesday were split 4-3 over whether to uphold the re-election of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as Ondo State…
Ex NNPC boss Andrew Yakubu gives up on forfeited $9.7M
Former NNPC boss Andrew Yakubu has withdrawn the appeal at the Supreme Court against the forfeiture of $9.7M and £74,000…
Supreme Court sets aside conviction of 3 lawyers for misconduct
The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the conviction of three senior lawyers barred from practicing in Nigeria over alleged…