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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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@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…
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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…
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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…
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@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…
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Tunde ‘Leye: The anti-Gay Law is popular, yet wrong
by Tunde Leye I do not agree with being gay. I have been approached by men for romantic dalliances thrice in my life and I refused each offer in disgust…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Just In: ‘Bode George was wrongly convicted,’ says Supreme Court
Bode George Two days after former President Olusegun Obasanjo accused President Goodluck Jonathan of condoning corruption, a panel of judges at the Supreme Court of Nigeria today quashed the…
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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)…
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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.…
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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…
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For the Records: Democracy has won in Ghana – Text of Nana Akufo-Addo’s address following the Supreme Court verdict on 2012 election
by Nana Akufo-Addo I am saddened by the verdict and I know that many of our supporters are saddened too. However, for the sake and love of our country, we…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy