10 h. ago Appeal Court Grants Gowon, Sultan Permission To Challenge Judgement On BOBA Land

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has granted leave to former head of state Gen Yakubu Gowon, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, and the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA), to challenge the judgement of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a dispute involving land in the Central Business District […]

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22 h. ago Appeal Court Declines Falana’s Request To Ban Public Officers From Medical Trips

Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos State has denied a request by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, to place a ban on public officers, seeking medical treatment outside the country. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that in July 2010, Mr. Falana sought a court order directing the government to repair and equip the hospitals. He also called […] The post Appeal Court Declines Falana’s Request To Ban Public Officers From Medical Trips appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Court of Appeal allows Gowon, Sultan to contest BOBA land judgment

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has granted leave to former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, and the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA) to challenge the judgment of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a dispute […] The post Court of Appeal allows Gowon, Sultan to contest BOBA land judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Justice Bello’s daughter issues ultimatum to will executors over DNA tests

Tribune Online Justice Bello’s daughter issues ultimatum to will executors over DNA tests The daughter of late Justice Moses Bello, a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, Ann Bello, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the executors of her father’s will within which to conduct DNA tests on all his children, warning that failure to comply will result in pressing criminal charges against them. Justice Bello’s daughter issues ultimatum to will executors over DNA tests Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Late justice’s daughter demands siblings’ DNA test in 14 days

Ann Bello, the daughter of a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, the late Justice Moses Bello, has given the executors of her father’s will fourteen days to conduct a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), test on all her father’s children or face criminal charges for breach of trust. Ann in a notice dated Read More

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6 d. ago Prince Heads To Apex Over Appeal Court’s Judgment On Oba Ghandi

One of the contestants to the throne of Soun of Ogbomoso, Prince Kabir Olaoye, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge last Tuesday’s Court of Appeal’s judgement affirming the selection of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as Soun. Kabir had filed a suit in 2022 to challenge the nomination and selection of the then-Prince Olaoye as Soun-elect, […]

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6 d. ago Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun

Stern-looking and heavily armed security personnel were visible at strategic points on major roads in Osogbo and major towns in Osun State yesterday. There had been contention between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the Court of Appeal judgment in respect of the sacked APC council chairmen and councillors. […] The post Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Reinstated chairmen resume in Osun LGs, staff to return to work

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Chairmen of Local Governments reinstated by the court of appeal have resumed to their various offices across the council secretariat in Osun State. They stormed the local governments amidst heavy security who had stationed their vehicles at various councils since last week. Some of the chairmen who directed local government workers […] The post Reinstated chairmen resume in Osun LGs, staff to return to work appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Prince Rejects Appeal Court Ruling Affirming Oba Ghandi As Soun Of Ogbomoso

One of the contestants to the throne of Soun of Ogbomoso, Prince Kabir Olaoye, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge last Tuesday’s ruling of Court of Appeal affirming the selection of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as Soun. Prince Kabir had in 2022 filed a suit to challenge the nomination and selection of the then Prince […]

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7 d. ago APC dismisses poll as disgraceful, sham, illegal, unconstitutional

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the election as nothing but a disgraceful sham, illegal, unconstitutional and violently contemptuous of the valid and subsisting judgment of the Court of Appeal, and of no effect whatsoever. APC, in a statement by National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, noted that in wanton disregard […] The post APC dismisses poll as disgraceful, sham, illegal, unconstitutional appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago S’West govts lack power to stop Shariah panels – Kwara judge

The Qadi of the Shari’ah Court of Appeal, Kwara State, Justice Abdurraheem Sayi, has stated that approval of state authorities or traditional rulers is not needed for Muslims to establish and operate Shari’ah arbitration panels in the South-West. He described the objections to Shari’ah arbitration panels in the South-West as “legally baseless, an embarrassment to Read More

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7 d. ago APC accuses Adeleke of defying court order, calls LG poll illegal

The All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State of violating his oath of office and the rule of law following the conduct of a local government election on Saturday, February 22, 2025. APC noted the LG election shouldn’t have been held despite a subsisting judgment of the Court of Appeal reinstating Read More

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1 week ago Adeleke urges calm, says no reinstatement order in Osun LG court ruling

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said the judgment of the Court of Appeal on the local government matter in the state contains no consequential order or reinstatement directives. He urged politicians to abide by the rule of law and appealed to the electorate to peacefully exercise their rights at the […] The post Adeleke urges calm, says no reinstatement order in Osun LG court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Appeal court declines Trump’s request to reinstate birthright citizenship order

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has declined an emergency request from President Donald Trump to vacate a ruling blocking his birthright citizenship order. Trump issued a flurry of executive orders on the first day of his inauguration — including an order to crackdown on “illegal immigration”. Under an 1868 constitutional amendment, anyone born Read More

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1 week ago Osun LG crisis: No legal, constitutional basis forforceful takeover

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: No legal, constitutional basis forforceful takeover FOLLOWING the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, delivered on February 10, there appears to be a deliberate attempt by desperate political elements in Osun State to cause a constitutional crisis and breakdown of law and order in the state. I have taken my time to read through all the judgments and the […] Osun LG crisis: No legal, constitutional basis forforceful takeover Tribune Online

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1 week ago Adeleke misled Osun people, should take responsibility for killings – Oyetola’s ex

Mr Jamiu Olawumi, the ex-Special Adviser on Education to Osun State Governor in the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, in this interview with BOLA BAMIGBOLA, speaks on the crisis in the state over the enforcement of the Court of Appeal judgment relating to local government administration in the state What have you gathered from Monday’s Read More

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1 week ago APC desperate, imported thugs to destabilise Osun – Adeleke’s aide

The Peoples Democratic Party’s Media Director and a Senior Special Assistant on Media to Osun State Governor, Oladele Bamiji, in this interview with BOLA BAMIGBOLA, speaks on the crisis in the state over the enforcement of the Court of Appeal judgment relating to local government administration in the state What is the current situation after Read More

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1 week ago Supreme Court sets March 10 for hearing in PDP leadership tussle

The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed March 10 for the hearing of an appeal filed by the embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Samuel Anyanwu. Anyanwu, in a ten-ground appeal filed through his counsel, Ken Njemanze (SAN), is challenging the decision of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, delivered on December 20, 2024, Read More

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1 week ago Supreme Court sets March 10 for hearing in PDP ladership tussle

The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed March 10 for the hearing of an appeal filed by the embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Samuel Anyanwu. Anyanwu, in a ten-ground appeal filed through his counsel, Ken Njemanze (SAN), is challenging the decision of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, delivered on December 20, 2024, Read More

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1 week ago JUST IN: Appeal Court affirms Oba Olaoye as Soun of Ogbomoso

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has upheld the selection and installation of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as the Soun of Ogbomoso, overturning an earlier ruling that nullified his appointment. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Yargata Nimpar, who led a three-member panel, ruled in favour of Oba Olaoye on all 10 grounds of appeal. Justice Read More

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