Browse Tag

Supreme Court of Nigeria

Edo Election : Ighodalo Accepts Supreme Court Ruling, Alleges Injustice

Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing the ruling as unjust despite accepting its finality. In a strongly

July 11, 2025

Politics

Supreme Court Verdict: Confusion As Labour Party Faction Insists Abure Remains National Chairman

Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has insisted that he remains the national chairman, despite Supreme Court judgment on Friday regarding the party’s leadership crisis. Prime Business Africa reported that a five-member panel of the Supreme Court removed Abure from office

April 5, 2025

I Never Said Supreme Court Ruling Rivers States Is ‘Reckless’ – Obi

Politics

I Never Said Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers State Crisis Is ‘Reckless’ – Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has denied saying the Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers State crisis is “reckless.” In a post on his verified X handle, Obi said his statement from which the

March 6, 2025

Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy To LGs, Bars Govs From Dissolving Councils

Politics

Supreme Court Freezes Rivers Allocation, Orders Return Of Amaewhule-led Assembly

The Nigeria’s Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) and other agencies to stop releasing funds to the Rivers State government. It said staus quo can only return when the Rivers House of

February 28, 2025

FEATURES·News·Politics

Will The Supreme Court Ruling Lead To Local Government Power Abuse?

The Supreme Court Ruling and Its Implications The recent ruling by the Supreme Court granting local government full financial autonomy has sparked debates across the country. The ruling, which many see as a pivotal moment for local governance, grants increased autonomy to

July 13, 2024

News·Politics

Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy To LGs, Bars Govs From Dissolving Councils

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in the country. The apex court in a judgment on Thursday held that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for local government administrations. It

July 11, 2024

News·Politics

Nigeria’s Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On LG Autonomy Suit

Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in a suit filed by the Federal Government seeking to secure full autonomy for local government areas in the country.

June 13, 2024

Politics

BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms Oborevwori’s Election As Delta Governor

Supreme Court has ruled that Sheriff Oborevwori was validly elected as governor of Delta State in the 18 March 2023 elections. The apex court in its ruling on Friday, affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeal that had affirmed the election.

January 19, 2024

2023 Elections: Governors, Candidates Who Won, Lost At Supreme Court

News·Politics

Breaking: Supreme Court Affirms Victory Of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf

The Supreme Court has affirmed the victory of Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the March 18 gubernatorial election in Kano State.

January 12, 2024

HURIWA has criticised the removal of Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor from the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu

News·Politics·Top Stories

Supreme Court Okays Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Trial For Terrorism

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside a ruling by the appellate court which quashed the terrorism charges levelled against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu by the Nigerian government. The apex court held that the Court

December 15, 2023

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Supreme Court of Nigeria

Edo Election : Ighodalo Accepts Supreme Court Ruling, Alleges Injustice

Supreme Court Verdict: Confusion As Labour Party Faction Insists Abure Remains National Chairman

I Never Said Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers State Crisis Is ‘Reckless’ – Obi

Supreme Court Freezes Rivers Allocation, Orders Return Of Amaewhule-led Assembly

Will The Supreme Court Ruling Lead To Local Government Power Abuse?

Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy To LGs, Bars Govs From Dissolving Councils

Nigeria’s Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On LG Autonomy Suit

BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms Oborevwori’s Election As Delta Governor

Breaking: Supreme Court Affirms Victory Of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf

Supreme Court Okays Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Trial For Terrorism

Featured Stories

Insecurity: Canada slams Travel Alerts On Nigeria, Niger, Sudan, Chad, 13 Other African Nations

CBN Holds Interest Rate At 27% — Fourth Time In 2025

Nigeria Week Ahead: CBN decision, UK Autumn Budget and US Data in Focus

U.S. Threat Prompts Global Airlines to Halt Flights to Country

Whatsapp Channel

Latest News

U.S., Puntland Forces Launch Joint Raid on ISIS-Somalia Hideouts in Cal-Miskaad Mountains

Naira Appreciates Against Dollar To N1,474.9/$ In Parallel Market

Tinubu Declares National Emergency on Security, Orders Massive Deployment Across Crisis Zones

Nigeria’s Legislature in Turmoil as Reps Member Calls for Parliament Shutdown Over Insecurity

UK Targets Sugary Milk Drinks as Government Tightens Health Levy

Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 26th November 2025

CBN Holds Interest Rate At 27% — Fourth Time In 2025

Bank of England Set for December Rate Cut

U.S., Puntland Forces Launch Joint Raid on ISIS-Somalia Hideouts in Cal-Miskaad Mountains

Suggestions

Supreme Court of Nigeria

Featured Stories

Follow Us

Whatsapp Channel

Latest News