Tag: Supreme Court
Group tasks Supreme Court on Kogi governorship election dispute
Comrade Michael Onimisi, one of the speakers from Kogi Central, on behalf of the Forum, said, "As concerned citizens, we…
Aiyedatiwa shuns Supreme Court judgement as transition committees resume in LGs, LCDAs
Aiyedatiwa had a few days ago appointed 357 members to the transition committees, shortly after an Ondo State High Court…
Let the Third Tier Breathe: Implications of the Supreme Court Verdict
Justice Emmanuel Agim, who read the lead judgment, said Nigeria runs a three-tier governance structure, where no one tier is…
LG financial autonomy will relieve burden on governors – Gov. AbdulRahman
But by and large governors are happy with the devolution of power in respect of local government autonomy. It relieves…
Kogi election: SDP’s Ajaka vows to recover ‘stolen mandate’ at Supreme Court
The Court of Appeal had on Thursday dismissed Ajaka's challenge of victory of Ododo in the governorship election. The three-man…
Tinubu reacts to Supreme Court judgement affirming autonomy for LGs
The President stated that a fundamental challenge to the nation's advancement over the years had been ineffective local government administration,…
Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy wrong, assault on true federalism – Ibori
But while reacting to the judgment, Ibori said the ruling by the apex court was a severe setback on the…
Update: Supreme Court stops FG from paying allocations to unelected LGs
The apex court gave this order in a suit filed by Minister of Justice and Attorney- General of the Federation,…
Big blow for Fubara as Supreme Court stops FG from paying allocations to unelected LGs
The court said Governors abuse the funds by retaining them and using them for others purposes than they are meant.
LG autonomy: Supreme Court reserves judgement
Justice Garba said this after the parties had adopted their written addresses
Kwara govt to Supreme Court: Why FG’s suit on LGs autonomy should be thrown out
In a legal process filed at the apex court, the state contended that granting the reliefs sought by the federal…
LG autonomy suit: Supreme court fixes date for hearing, orders states to file defence
A 13-paragragh affidavit in support of the originating summons deposed to by Kelechi Ohaeri from the AGF’s office, Fagbemi averred…
‘Don’t allow politicians destroy you’, Gov Nwifuru tells Supreme Court Judge
Nwifuru gave the advice on Sunday at Umuogudu-Akpu Ngbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state at a Thanksgiving Mass…
‘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…