Nigerian Judiciary
3 Feb
Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has accused the Inspector General of Police of defying a court order, which restrained law enforcement agencies from arresting or detaining him. The Federal High Court in Abuja issued the order on July 17, 2024, in Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/2916/2024 and Motion No. M/9638/2024. The court order specifically prohibited the IGP, Nigeria Police…
25 Jan
The relocation of the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal from Benin City to Abuja has been hailed as a crucial step toward ensuring a fair and impartial judicial process. This development, announced by the tribunal secretary, has garnered support from Team Asue Media Organisation (TAMO), which described the move as decisive and positive for…
27 Dec
Local government administration in Edo State moved closer to normalcy today as several suspended chairmen resumed office in compliance with a State High Court ruling. Among those returning were the chairmen of Esan South East, Esan North East, and Etsako West local government areas, who received votes of confidence from their respective councillors. The reinstatements…
13 Nov
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of widespread manipulation in Edo State’s September 21 governorship election, calling for the immediate dismissal of INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The coalition, made up of INEC-accredited observer groups, issued a scathing statement at a press conference in Abuja on…
26 Sep
The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Thursday acquitted Mark Obisesan and his co-defendants of all 11 count charges brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The case, which began in 2019, involved allegations of possessing forged traveller’s cheques and conspiracy to purchase forged bank notes. The defendants, including…
24 Sep
A coalition of civil society organisations, including the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA) and the Public Interest Lawyers League (PILL), have expressed their support for the recent verdict that dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct fresh elections in Rivers State for 27 lawmakers. The…
27 Aug 2024
Sustaining a fight to hold the Judiciary accountable and ensuring that Judges deliver their services uprightly is no walk in the park.
14 Jun 2024
Sacked Pro-Wike Rivers State assembly Lawmakers have faced another setback as an appeal court has rejected their request to stay execution of the order barring them from parading themselves as lawmakers after their sack. The Court of Appeal in Port-Harcourt at a virtual hearing on Friday via Zoom gave its ruling on two motions filed…
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In a bid to ensure adherence to the rule of law, the House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Army to release the investigation report on the unfortunate killing of 17 Soldiers on 14 March 2024, in Okuama Community, Ughelli South of Delta state. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon.…
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A former chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nasara Rabo, has countered allegations of underperformance against the Minister of Environment, Mal. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, saying that the minister ranks top among those in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Government. Rabo was responding to calls for the minister's removal by the former National Youth…
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The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Science and Technology has warned contractors handling construction works in schools across the state to avoid substandard jobs. Mr Abel Bala, the chairman of the committee, gave the warning on Tuesday while inspecting the completed and ongoing projects at Government Science Secondary School (GSSS), Karu. The…
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A suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Kebbi has killed no fewer than 26 persons, according to Kebbi Government. The Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa Ismaila, confirmed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. “In week seven, we are saddled with the unfortunate situation of an outbreak of rising numbers of cases…
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Hit hard by US aid funding cuts, the UN migration agency is battling claims from current and former staff of now pandering to Washington and providing cover for mass deportations. Like many humanitarian agencies, the International Organization for Migration has been reeling since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, pushing an…
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The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, affirmed the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the Governor of Ondo State. The apex court, dismissing the appeal filed by Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held that the appellant lacked the locus stand to pursue the matter. The five-man panel…
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A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr. Edo Osahon, has alleged that plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to use some traditional rulers in the South West to get the Presidency's support have fallen flat. According to Osahon, as part of a last-ditch effort to…
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Supporters of Rivers State Governor under the aegis of National Supreme Council for Sim Worldwide have vowed that the governor cannot be impeached, stating that he has not also violated any law to warrant such a call. The group has therefore, challenged the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) who on Monday, ordered the governor…
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Nigerian authorities are warily moving to regulate Africa's largest crypto market in long-delayed efforts to create legal certainty in a field still fraught with fraud and volatility. For years, regulators and government officials have viewed cryptocurrencies and other digital assets with suspicion despite their popularity in the country. Nigeria ranked second globally after India in…
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To restore harmony and strengthen ties with its National Assembly caucus, the Labour Party (LP) leadership has inaugurated a three-member Intervention and Truce Committee to resolve lingering tensions between the party and its lawmakers. The committee, led by Ben Etanabene (Chairman), with Mathew Nworgu and Chinedu Obika as members, were tasked with engaging LP legislators…