27 h. ago Autonomy: Court adjourns ALGON’s suit against Federal, State Govts

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria against the Federal and State Governments until May 29. The fresh suit, which was scheduled for mention before Justice Inyang Ekwo, could not proceed because the court did not sit. The matter was, however, fixed for Read More

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6 d. ago Court dismisses N5bn suit by Chinese fraud suspects against EFCC

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a N5 billion suit brought by 110 alleged internet fraudsters against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for lack of merit. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, dismissed the suit because the applicants failed to prove they had been unlawfully detained after taking arguments from both Read More

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8 d. ago LG autonomy: Govs block council chairmen from opening CBN accounts

The challenges facing the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy have assumed a new dimension, with some state governors explicitly warning their council chairmen against opening an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the direct payment of their allocations from the Federation Account. The latest development represents yet another Read More

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1 week ago FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. Justice Binta Nyako also restricted all lawyers involving in the case to stop parading media outlets over the […] The post FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Court stops Akpabio, Natasha, Senate from press interviews

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has restrained parties involved in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others from granting press interviews on the matter. Justice Binta Nyako gave the ruling on Friday after Akpabio’s counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), complained […] The post BREAKING: Court stops Akpabio, Natasha, Senate from press interviews appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago (UPDATED): Court bans Natasha, Akpabio, others from press interviews

Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and three others from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. The judge issued the order on Friday following a complaint by Read More

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1 week ago Kwankwaso camp kicks as court dismisses suit challenging NNPP leadership

The leadership tussle in the New Nigeria Peoples Party took a new turn on Thursday after a High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a suit filed by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, which sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership under its founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam and Read More

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1 week ago LG autonomy: S’Court amended constitution to please executive, says Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Wednesday, said the Supreme Court “went off the track” in granting the Federal Government’s request for local government autonomy. According to him, the Supreme Court amended the 1999 Constitution to grant the LG autonomy request in order “to please the executive”. He, however, criticised Read More

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2 w. ago Price hike: May 8 fixed for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has reserved judgment for May 8 in the suit by MultiChoice Nigeria against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services. Justice James Omotosho fixed this after counsel to both parties […] The post Price hike: May 8 fixed for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Price hike: Court fixes May 8 for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja     The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has reserved judgment for May 8 in the suit by MultiChoice Nigeria against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services.   Justice James Omotosho fixed this after counsel […] The post Price hike: Court fixes May 8 for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Court dismisses First Bank’s suit against General Hydrocarbons, cites abuse of process

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed the suit filed against General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) by First Bank of Nigeria (FBN).  Justice E.A. Obile dismissed the entire suit on the grounds that the court lacked the requisite jurisdiction to entertain the case, upholding the arguments of General Hydrocarbons Limited’s counsel, Dr. Biodun […] The post Court dismisses First Bank’s suit against General Hydrocarbons, cites abuse of process appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Judge recuses self from Natasha’s suit against Akpabio, others

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from the suit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and others, to stop her investigation over alleged misconduct. Justice Egwuatu announced his withdrawal over allegations of bias levelled against the court by the 3rd defendant (Akpabio) in […] The post Judge recuses self from Natasha’s suit against Akpabio, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Judge recuses self from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, others

Tribune Online JUST IN: Judge recuses self from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, others Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja handling the suit filed by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan seeking to restrain the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from taking any disciplinary action against her, has recused himself from the matter. The embattled senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district had dragged the […] JUST IN: Judge recuses self from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, others Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy

Tribune Online NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy THE president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has warned state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. Several months after the Supreme Court granted full financial autonomy to local […] NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy

NULGE inaugurates new leadership From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has issued a strong warning to state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. […] The post Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ALGON lauds implementation of Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy for LGAs in Nigeria

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Association of Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has lauded the progress recorded in the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgement on the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association, Odunayo Ategbero observed that despite a few challenges and hitches, the committee […] The post ALGON lauds implementation of Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy for LGAs in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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