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Nigeria’s Supreme Court Prohibits Use of ‘Barrister’ as Title Prefix in Official Communications

July 31, 2026

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has directed all litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and lawyers to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements,

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Supreme Court Upholds Final Forfeiture of Seven Luxury Properties Linked to Emefiele

July 17, 2026

The Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of seven luxury properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, bringing to an end a protracted legal battle over

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Supreme Court Slams Appeal Court, Voids Controversial Orders in Nestoil-Neconde Case

June 11, 2026

The Supreme Court of Nigeria sitting in Abuja has set aside ex parte orders issued by the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal in a commercial dispute involving Neconde Energy Limited

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Supreme Court Voids Status Quo Order in ADC Crisis, Sends Case Back to Trial Court

May 1, 2026

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set aside an order directing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain status quo ante bellum in its protracted leadership crisis, ruling that the directive was

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Concerns Mount Over Judicial Independence Ahead of Nigeria’s Supreme Court Ruling

April 21, 2026

Concerns over judicial independence in Nigeria have intensified ahead of a highly anticipated Supreme Court ruling scheduled for April 22, 2026, in a case widely viewed by observers as politically sensitive, Prime

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Supreme Court Affirms President Tinubu’s Authority to Declare Emergency

December 15, 2025

Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the constitutional power of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in any part of the country to prevent a breakdown of law and

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Edo Election : Ighodalo Accepts Supreme Court Ruling, Alleges Injustice

July 11, 2025

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

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

April 5, 2025

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

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

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

March 6, 2025

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

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

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

February 28, 2025

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

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

July 13, 2024

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

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

July 11, 2024

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

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Nigeria’s Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On LG Autonomy Suit

June 13, 2024

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.

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

January 19, 2024

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

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

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Breaking: Supreme Court Affirms Victory Of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf

January 12, 2024

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.

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

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Supreme Court of Nigeria

Nigeria’s Supreme Court Prohibits Use of ‘Barrister’ as Title Prefix in Official Communications

Supreme Court Upholds Final Forfeiture of Seven Luxury Properties Linked to Emefiele

Supreme Court Slams Appeal Court, Voids Controversial Orders in Nestoil-Neconde Case

Supreme Court Voids Status Quo Order in ADC Crisis, Sends Case Back to Trial Court

Concerns Mount Over Judicial Independence Ahead of Nigeria’s Supreme Court Ruling

Supreme Court Affirms President Tinubu’s Authority to Declare Emergency

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

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