A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday granted an interim order releasing the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi from detention. Justice Anwuli Chikere granted the order in line with the prayers on the exparte motion filed on behalf of the deposed Emir by Mr Lateef Fagbemi SAN. The former Emir had earlier […]
FHC Confirms George Ogara As The Authentic Enugu APC Governorship Candidate, Sacks Ayogu Eze
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared Barr. George Ogara Tabugbo as the authentic Enugu State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate. In a judgment delivered Tuesday by Hon. Justice I Ekwo of the Federal High Court 5, the court sacked Senator Ayogu Eze who had earlier been recognized by the APC National […]
Court Stops CCT From Forcing CJN To Vacate Office
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja on Monday restated its earlier order restraining the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and some others from forcing the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen to vacate office in view of the allegation of non-disclosure of assets made against him. The suit filed […]
Niger East: Court Declines To Stop David Umar’s Candidacy
The Federal High Court Abuja has declined to issue an interlocutory injunction to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising a Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State, David Umar. However, the court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo on Tuesday, okayed accelerated hearing of […]
Court Orders INEC To Register Inmates For 2019 Elections
A Court of Appeal sitting in Benin City, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure inmates are included on the National Voters’ Register. Justice Samuel Oseji gave the order on Friday while delivering a judgment in an appeal brought to the court by four inmates at the Benin Prisons for themselves and […]
Aggrieved APC Members Have The Right To Approach The Court – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has disagreed with the decision of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on how party members should address their grievances. In a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President believes the court is the last option for aggrieved members to seek […]