Tag: Supreme Court
‘See yourselves as next to God,’ CJN Ariwoola urges new Supreme Court justices
CJN Ariwoola spoke shortly after swearing in the new justice, an even he described as a significant milestone for the…
Supreme Court voids AMCON takeover of Lagos hotel
But Suru Worldwide Ventures Nigeria Limited appealed against the judgment on the grounds that it was denied a fair hearing…
Adamaw governorship: Binani fails to upstage Fintiri at Supreme Court
Dahiru, widely known as Binani, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate at the poll, had urged the court to…
CACOL hails Supreme Court judgment affirming Farouk Lawan’s jail term
The apex court, in an unanimous decision by a five-member panel, dismissed as lacking in merit, an appeal the former…
Supreme Court judgment: Wild celebrations in Rivers as Fubara thanks Wike, Tinubu
A five-member panel of Supreme Court led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by Tonye Cole,…
Aliyu remains Sokoto governor — Supreme Court
Umar the PDP candidate in the March 18 governorship, 2023 election and his party were contesting the victory of Aliyu.
Supreme Court validates Fubara’s election as Rivers gov
Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa held that Cole and the APC failed to bring sufficient evidence to substantiate…
Supreme Court judgement: 38 Nasarawa ‘rioters’ denied bail
The accused, made up of 34 females and four males were picked up by the police for allegedly breaching public…
APC accepts Supreme Court judgements on governorship elections
Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, while reacting to the development in a statement on Friday in Abuja,…
‘Try again in 2027’ – Gov. Abiodun advises Adebutu after Supreme Court victory
Gov Abiodun suggested this to Adebutu while speaking with journalists in Abeokuta after the Supreme Court affirmed his victory in…
Delta Gov, Oborevwori defeats Omo-Agege at Supreme Court
The apex court held that the case of the APC and Omo-Agege lacked merit as they were not able to…
Supreme Court reserves judgement in Nasarawa election dispute
But Governor Sule filed an appeal at Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal then reinstated him.
Kebbi governorship tussle : Supreme Court reserves judgement
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, who led the panel of apex court justices hearing the matter, on Tuesday, announced that parties would…
Supreme Court reserves judgment in Rivers governorship appeal
The APC candidate also alleged that Fubara continued to sign documents as the Rivers State’s Accountant-General after his nomination as…
Supreme Court upholds election of Otu as Cross River governor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate Sen. Sandy Onor challenged the membership of Otu, in the All…
Alex Otti wins battle for Abia governorship at Supreme Court
The victory of Otti of the Labour Party, LP was challenged by the candidate of the PDP, Chief Okey Ahiwe,…
BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms election of Caleb Mutfwang as Plateau governor
The Plateau Governorship Election Petition Tribunal had earlier affirmed Muftwang’s victory prompting Mr Yilwada to file an appeal at the…
Breaking: Supreme Court affirms election of Nwifuru as Ebonyi governor
INEC had declared Nwifuru of the APC as the winner of the 18 March governorship election in the state.
Supreme Court reverses sack of Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
The Court further ruled that the petitioner, Bello Matawalle of the All Progressives Congress did not provide enough evidence to…
Supreme Court dismisses Jandor’s case against Sanwo-Olu
In Jandor's case, Justice Adamu Jauro, read the lead judgment. He held that the appeal was without merit.
Judgement Day! Governors storm Supreme Court to know fate
The Supreme Court however, insists, that each of the parties in all of the cases must only be represented by…
Heavy security as Supreme Court delivers verdicts in Kano, 7 other governorship appeals
Judgments in the Kano, Zamfara and Plateau appeals are the most anticipated because the lower courts had sacked the incumbent…
Supreme Court fixes Friday for judgement in Kano governorship case
The appellate court had upheld the verdict of the election petitions tribunal which invalidated the election of Governor Abba Yusuf.…
Benue governorship: Gov. Alia wins at Supreme Court
Recall that the Appeal Court of had on 20 November dismissed the appeal filed by Uba against Alia’s election over…
Kano: APC chieftain unveils souvenirs in anticipation of Gawuna’s victory at Supreme Court
The souvenirs were produced with optimism that the APC governorship candidate, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna will emerge victorious at the…
Supreme Court reserves judgement in Yusuf, Gawuna tussle for Kano governorship
The Court of Appeal in Abuja had sacked Yusuf upholding the decision of the election petition tribunal that earlier nullified…
Kano governorship tussle: Students declare support for APC’s Gawuna
Briefing journalists at the NUJ Press Centre, the National Leader of the students, Yahaya Usman Kabo, called on the public…
Nnamdi Kanu’s kinsmen react to Supreme Court ruling
Many indigenes of Afaraukwu had prepared to stage a big celebration in their homes on Friday but suspended it after…
DSS storms Supreme Court ahead of judgment on Nnamdi Kanu
A five-member panel of the apex court headed by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, okayed the matter for judgement, after counsel for…
Obong of Calabar: Council accuses Gov Otu of disrespecting Supreme Court’s judgment
Let us state here therefore most equivocally that our Etuboms’ Council is the one recognised by the Supreme Court Judgment…