Supreme Court dismisses Wike’s suit against election tribunal

‎The Supreme Court has thrown out the jurisdiction suit filed by Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, against the tribunal that nullified his election The Rivers tribunal had on Saturday sacked Wike as governor, and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct fresh elections within 90 days. Wike challenged the ruling, stating that a tribunal... Read More

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October 27, 2015

Supreme Court may save Governor Wike today… or not

At the moment, the fate of Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers state, rests solely on the Supreme Court. The apex court is on Tuesday, expected to deliver a judgment on the issue of the jurisdiction of the Rivers State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The Justice Mohammed Ambrosa-led tribunal nullified the election of Governor Nyesom Wike on Saturday,... Read More

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September 4, 2015

A disgruntled PDP heads to Supreme court to contest Agbaje’s loss

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is evidently unsatisfied with the dismissal of its suit against Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by the Court of Appeal. The party has vowed to head for the Supreme Court following the dismissal of its suit by the Court of Appeal in Lagos, in a quest to upturn... Read More

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July 3, 2015

Sam Eleanya: Why Wike may need to ridicule the Supreme Court (Part II)

On Thursday, 25 June, 2015, the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, announced the ‘restoration’ of the ‘rights’ of Celestine Omehia as a ‘former Governor’ of Rivers State, the largest economy in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. By that executive fiat, Governor Wike created a former Governor out of a man the full panel... Read More

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May 27, 2015

Constitution amendment: GEJ, NASS kisses and make up

by Ranti Joseph Now, they can move on as President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Assembly have finally settled their dispute over the ongoing constitution amendment process. This followed a directive by a seven-man panel of the Supreme Court led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, on Monday, asking lawyers to both... Read More

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May 27, 2015

It’s all over for Omisore, as Supreme Court upholds Aregbesola’s victory

by Kolapo Olapoju The Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate in the August 9, 2014 governorship election in Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, has lost his final appeal to nullify the victory of Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The Supreme Court has just dismissed the appeal filed by Omisore against the election of Aregbesola. Omisore had urged the apex court... Read More

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May 23, 2015

Supreme Court re-lists constitution amendment case for Monday

by Ranti Joseph It seems the National assembly have found a way around it and President Goodluck Jonathan is not winning the battle as in a surprise U-turn, the Supreme Court rescheduled for Monday the hearing of the case arising from the face-off between the National Assembly and Jonathan on the legality of the Fourth... Read More

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May 10, 2015

Senate: Supreme Court can’t stop constitution amendment

by Ranti Joseph The Senate has argued that the Supreme Court lacked the powers to stop the National Assembly from performing its legislative duties as far as the process of amending the 1999 Constitution is concerned. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Information and Public Affairs, Eyinnaya Abaribe, said this while reacting to an order of... Read More

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April 18, 2015

Want to know who has the highest number of enemies in the world? – Fayose has the answer

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, knows the identity of the human being with the highest number of enemies in the world. While asking for forgiveness from all those he has offended, Fayose says he is “number one” in the enemy-department. Fayose spoke on Friday, April 17, at a special prayer session organised... Read More

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April 17, 2015

Why the Supreme Court sacked an Ondo lawmaker today

by Ranti Joseph Earlier today, the Supreme Court ordered ‎ a member of House of Representatives representing Akure South/North Federal Constituency of Ondo State, ‎Ifedayo Abegunde, to vacate his seat on account of his defection from the Labour Party, which sponsored his election in 2011, to the now defunct Action Congress of Nigeria. ‎In a unanimous... Read More

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April 15, 2015

Obanikoro speaks on #EkitiGate after Fayose’s Supreme Court victory (TWEETS)

by Damilola Jagun The outgoing Minister of State II, Foreign Affairs, Musiliu Obanikoro, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgement validating the governorship election of Ayo Fayose. Obanikoro says he has been vindicated by the ruling of the Supreme Court, regarding Fayose’s election of governor of Ekiti. In a couple of tweets, Obanikoro also spoke... Read More

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April 14, 2015

Fayose is getting tired of fighting all the time and 3 other things we learnt today

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, the Supreme Court upheld the July 2014 victory of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. The apex court dismissed the appeal of the All Progressives Congress to nullify the election that saw Fayose emerge as governor. In appreciation of his victory, Fayose immediately released a statement, and here are 4 things... Read More

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April 14, 2015

APC loses, as Supreme Court rules that Fayose is the legitimate governor of Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju The Supreme Court has upheld the governorship election victory of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. The appeal filed againt Fayose by the All Progressives Congress was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The judgement, which was unanimous was delivered this morning, by a seven-man panel of Justices of the apex court led by... Read More

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April 14, 2015

In a few hours, we’ll know if Fayose will remain Governor of Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju For all his daredevilry and brazenness, Ayo Fayose will undoubtedly be mellow at the moment… at least for the next few hours. The Ekiti state governor will know later today whether he will remain at the helm of the state. The Supreme Court in Abuja will deliver judgment in the appeal filed... Read More

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January 5, 2015

Chief Justice of Nigeria locked out as judicial workers embark on indefinite strike

by James Sambo On Monday, Januray 5, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed and other Justices of the Supreme Court were locked out of their offices by members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, (JUSUN). The lock-out was as a result of the indefinite nationwide strike embarked on by the union. Also, Justices... Read More

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December 22, 2014

Femi Falana: Again, on the issue of residency rights in Nigeria

by Femi Falana Although the word “indigene” is not defined in the Constitution, it has been interpreted to mean a person whose parents or grandparents belonged or belong to a particular state or local government. The discriminatory treatment meted out to non-indigenes and settlers in many parts of the federation is a gross contravention of... Read More

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December 15, 2014

@WaziriAdio: Is this the Buhari moment?

by Waziri Adio “This generation of Nigerians, and indeed future generations, have no country other than Nigeria. We shall remain here and salvage it together.”—Buhari, 1984. “We seek a new Nigeria. It starts with us. It starts today… Nigeria is our home. Let us now turn it into the great nation we know it can... Read More

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November 21, 2014

Just In: Supreme Court sacks Taraba Acting Governor

by Akan Ido The Supreme Court has given a landmark judgement against the current Taraba State Acting Governor, Garba Umar. The highest court in the land approved the removal of Umar and ordered that, Abubakar Danladi, the impeached former Deputy Governor to ailing Danbaba Suntai be sworn in immediately. Mr. Danladi was impeached and replaced... Read More

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November 12, 2014

Court throws out suit against Excess Crude Account

by Godwin Akanfe A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday dismissed a suit filed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and four other members of the House of Representatives, challenging the legality of the creation of the Excess Crude Account (ECA) by the Federal Government. Justice Abdulkadir Abdulkafarati, in... Read More

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September 22, 2014

@WillieMObiano defeats Ngige, Nwoye at the Supreme Court

by Laila Ibrahim Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has again trounced his opponents, Chris Ngige (APC) and Tony Nwoye (PDP) who challenged his victory at the Supreme Court. Both opponents of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate had dragged him to the Appeal Court to challenge his 2013 gubernatorial victory. Seven justices of the... Read More

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January 4, 2014

Opinion: Is it wrong to criticize court judgements in the media?

by Jiti Ogunye There is no provision in the Criminal Code Act and Rules of Professional Conduct that prohibit media criticism or critique of judges and judgments, after delivery of judgments, by lawyers and non-lawyers. We are aware that Rules 30 and 31(1&2) of the Rules of Professional Conduct state that lawyers are officers of... Read More

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January 1, 2014

Opinion: Why freeing Olabode George was a big mistake

by Jiti Ogunye Finally, when the appeal came before the Supreme Court for hearing, the matter had become an academic matter. It was no longer a life issue, for the convicts had served their terms. And the Supreme Court has repeatedly admonished counsel that it will only take life issues and not treat academic natters.... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Femi Falana: How the Supreme Court wrongly freed Olabode George

by Femi Falana, SAN However, the case of Bode George & co. should not be treated in isolation as it is now the trend to strike out or dismiss charges filed against members of the bourgeoisie. To that extent, the decision of the Supreme Court should be seen as an audacious expression of class solidarity... Read More

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December 29, 2013

PDP can never win in Nigeria again – Amaechi

by ‘Jola Sotubo Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers has spoken out against his former party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The relationship between the PDP and Amaechi has never been quite right ranging back to when the party wrongly substituted the governor with Celestine Omehia as gubernatorial candidate in the 2007 elections despite the fact... Read More

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December 20, 2013

Akin Osuntokun: From Nelson Mandela to Bode George

by Akin Osuntokun To be screened and get certified as free of HIV is definitely a better medical status than suspected carriers who are yet to undergo verification. What I found most unacceptable is the scurrilous attempt in the media to impugn the integrity of the Supreme Court for not joining the multitude to do... Read More

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November 9, 2013

In case you didn’t notice: National Secretary position is no longer open to you, PDP tells Oyinlola

by ‘Jola Sotubo Regardless of his victory in court, former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has been told that the position of National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is longer his to occupy. This disclosure was made by the leadership of the ruling party in the South West region of the state following... Read More

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November 5, 2013

Opinion: Revisiting Amaechi’s 2007 mandate

by Jite Ogunye There is a political crisis in Rivers State and obviously the PDP wants Amaechi out of power. The PDP will wish to have a deus ex machina. But the PDP is not even a party to this Appeal; and the Supreme Court has abundantly demonstrated in many cases that it is a... Read More

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September 20, 2013

Opinion: The right to contest – GEJ and the Constitution

by Babayola Toungo If Goodluck Jonathan and his horde of Gulaks have honour (though I doubt they have) he shouldn’t contemplate contesting, constitutional right or not for the simple fact that he promised at four different occasions not to go for a second chance when voted for in 2011. In a suit instituted by Buba... Read More

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Supreme Court dismisses Wike’s suit against election tribunal

Supreme Court may save Governor Wike today… or not

A disgruntled PDP heads to Supreme court to contest Agbaje’s loss

Sam Eleanya: Why Wike may need to ridicule the Supreme Court (Part II)

Constitution amendment: GEJ, NASS kisses and make up

It’s all over for Omisore, as Supreme Court upholds Aregbesola’s victory

Supreme Court re-lists constitution amendment case for Monday

Senate: Supreme Court can’t stop constitution amendment

Want to know who has the highest number of enemies in the world? – Fayose has the answer

Why the Supreme Court sacked an Ondo lawmaker today

Obanikoro speaks on #EkitiGate after Fayose’s Supreme Court victory (TWEETS)

Fayose is getting tired of fighting all the time and 3 other things we learnt today

APC loses, as Supreme Court rules that Fayose is the legitimate governor of Ekiti

In a few hours, we’ll know if Fayose will remain Governor of Ekiti

Chief Justice of Nigeria locked out as judicial workers embark on indefinite strike

Femi Falana: Again, on the issue of residency rights in Nigeria

@WaziriAdio: Is this the Buhari moment?

Just In: Supreme Court sacks Taraba Acting Governor

Court throws out suit against Excess Crude Account

@WillieMObiano defeats Ngige, Nwoye at the Supreme Court

Tunde ‘Leye: The anti-Gay Law is popular, yet wrong

Opinion: Is it wrong to criticize court judgements in the media?

Opinion: Why freeing Olabode George was a big mistake

Femi Falana: How the Supreme Court wrongly freed Olabode George

PDP can never win in Nigeria again – Amaechi

Akin Osuntokun: From Nelson Mandela to Bode George

Just In: ‘Bode George was wrongly convicted,’ says Supreme Court

In case you didn’t notice: National Secretary position is no longer open to you, PDP tells Oyinlola

Opinion: Revisiting Amaechi’s 2007 mandate

Opinion: The right to contest – GEJ and the Constitution

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