43 h. ago FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has revealed that President Bola Tinubu and by extension, the National Assembly should not be held responsible for the slow or near-non Implementation of the Supreme Court judgement granting local government financial autonomy, barely about a year ago. Karimi who spoke while giving account […] The post FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Appeal Court strikes out Akpabio’s bid to challenge Natasha suit

By Sunday Ani The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out two motions filed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, seeking permission to appeal a Federal High Court’s judgment in favour of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court granted Akpabio’s application to withdraw both motions, effectively ending the legal challenge for now. In a ruling […] The post Appeal Court strikes out Akpabio’s bid to challenge Natasha suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago My wife humiliated me before her friends, beat me, tore my clothes —Husband

Tribune Online My wife humiliated me before her friends, beat me, tore my clothes —Husband •He gave me stipend for food—Wife GRADE A Customary Court,  Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned for judgment, the divorce suit brought before it by a man, Oladipo, against his wife, Tosin, whom he alleged was disobedient,  associating with bad friends and in the habit of beating him.                Oladapo stated that he established Tosin in […] My wife humiliated me before her friends, beat me, tore my clothes —Husband Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Supreme Court judgment ends Abure’s tenure, prepare for congresses – Anambra LP Chairman

Peter Okoye, Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra state, has said that the Supreme Court judgment of April read more Supreme Court judgment ends Abure’s tenure, prepare for congresses – Anambra LP Chairman

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1 week ago Kebbi govt congratulates Emir of Gwandu over Supreme Court victory

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has extended its warm congratulations to Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, the Emir of Gwandu, following the Supreme Court’s judgment on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, affirming his position as the rightful Emir. In a press statement signed by Hon. Yakubu Ahmed, Commissioner for Information and Culture, the […] The post Kebbi govt congratulates Emir of Gwandu over Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gwandu Emirate dispute ends as Supreme Court rules against Jokolo

Tribune Online Gwandu Emirate dispute ends as Supreme Court rules against Jokolo “This suit was filed prematurely, without first complying with the requirement to present a complaint to the governor. Consequently, the trial court lacked jurisdiction, and its judgment is a nullity,” Justice Agim stated. Gwandu Emirate dispute ends as Supreme Court rules against Jokolo Tribune Online

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1 week ago Supreme Court to decide fate of Emir’s Gwandu Emirate on June 4

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Supreme Court has rescheduled June 4 for judgment in the appeals over the reinstatement of the deposed Al-Mustapha Haruna-Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu. A five-member panel of Justices, presided over by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji had on March 11 fixed June 6, the date after the parties argued […] The post Supreme Court to decide fate of Emir’s Gwandu Emirate on June 4 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano govt lauds Appeal Court’s judgement reversing halting of Kano LG polls

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has lauded Friday’s judgment of Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, which overturned an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court in Kano that sought to stop the conduct of local government council elections in the state. In its ruling, the Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice […] The post Kano govt lauds Appeal Court’s judgement reversing halting of Kano LG polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Appeal Court sets aside judgment voiding Kano LG elections, KASIEC composition

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has overturned the judgment of the Federal High Court in Kano that voided the composition of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KASIEC) and the local government elections conducted on October 26, 2024. A three-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice […] The post Appeal Court sets aside judgment voiding Kano LG elections, KASIEC composition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court of Appeal overturns judgment nullifying Kano LG elections

Tribune Online Court of Appeal overturns judgment nullifying Kano LG elections With this ruling, the Court of Appeal upheld the appeal filed by the Kano State Government, effectively nullifying the previous judgment and affirming the Court of Appeal overturns judgment nullifying Kano LG elections Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Court ruling paves way for resumption of Jum’ah prayers at Ado

Tribune Online Court ruling paves way for resumption of Jum’ah prayers at Ado-Awaye central mosque THE Ado-Awaye Central Mosque is set to resume Jum’ah prayers and other essential religious services today following a court judgment delivered by Justice E.O. Ajayi of the High Court, Iseyin Judicial Division. This was contained in a statement signed by the acting chairman of the Muslim community of Ado-Awaye, Mr Yekeen Asimiyu and the legal […] Court ruling paves way for resumption of Jum’ah prayers at Ado-Awaye central mosque Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Edo: PDP, Ighodalo head to Supreme Court as Appeal Court affirms Okpebholo’s election

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Godwin Tsa  and Tony Osauzo, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the Edo State governorship election have resolved to head to the Supreme Court, despite an appeal from Governor Monday Okpebholo to accept the Court of Appeal judgment affirming his electoral victory and embrace unity for the progress […] The post Edo: PDP, Ighodalo head to Supreme Court as Appeal Court affirms Okpebholo’s election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo: PDP, Ighodalo head to S’Court as A’Court affirms Okpebholo’s election

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Godwin Tsa  and Tony Osauzo, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the Edo State governorship election have resolved to head to the Supreme Court, despite an appeal from Governor Monday Okpebholo to accept the Court of Appeal judgment affirming his electoral victory and embrace unity for the progress […] The post Edo: PDP, Ighodalo head to S’Court as A’Court affirms Okpebholo’s election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Accept Appeal Court judgment, stop abuse of court processes – Okpebholo to Ighodalo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 21, 2024, governorship election, to accept the Court of Appeal’s judgement delivered on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, which affirmed his victory. The Court of Appeal, in its well-considered judgement, meticulously reviewed the […] The post Accept Appeal Court judgment, stop abuse of court processes – Okpebholo to Ighodalo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SERAP sues CBN over failure to disclose details of direct payments to LGAs, Rivers councils

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the failure to disclose the details of any direct payments to the 774 local government councils in Nigeria, including the amounts sent to each council. SERAP’s suit followed a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court last July, […] The post SERAP sues CBN over failure to disclose details of direct payments to LGAs, Rivers councils appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FOSIECON, governors reject scrapping SIECs, call for reforms

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Delegates at the 13th National Delegates’ Conference of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) in Jos, supported by the European Union’s Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria programme, have advocated for reforms to strengthen State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). They emphasised enhancing financial and administrative autonomy to […] The post FOSIECON, governors reject scrapping SIECs, call for reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Court admits in evidence judgment on military invasion on Kanu’s residence

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has admitted into evidence three judgments including that of Justice Benson Anya of the Abia State High Court, who ordered the Nigerian government to pay the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafran (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu the sum of N1 billion for the Nigerian […] The post BREAKING: Court admits in evidence judgment on military invasion on Kanu’s residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Court Orders VeryDarkMan To Pay N200k After Dismissing Objection In Falana Lawsuit

A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has rejected the preliminary objections submitted by social media figure Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, in the N1 billion defamation case brought by human rights lawyer Femi Falana, (SAN), and his son, musician and activist Folarin Falana, also called Falz. Justice F.A. Azeez, who delivered the judgment, […] The post Court Orders VeryDarkMan To Pay N200k After Dismissing Objection In Falana Lawsuit appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago LG financial autonomy: One year after, S/Court judgment yet to be implemented

Tribune Online LG financial autonomy: One year after, S/Court judgment yet to be implemented Almost a year after, the judgment of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas in the country is yet to be implemented. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) had said that there would be serious consequences for any state government that […] LG financial autonomy: One year after, S/Court judgment yet to be implemented Tribune Online

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3 w. ago National secretary: CSO confronts INEC over alleged interference in PDP’s internal affairs

Tribune Online National secretary: CSO confronts INEC over alleged interference in PDP’s internal affairs •Demands CTC of INEC advice to PDP •Insists commission’s interference is contempt of S/Court judgment The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been put on the spot following allegations of interference in the raging battle for the national secretary of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sunday Tribune gathered at the weekend that while […] National secretary: CSO confronts INEC over alleged interference in PDP’s internal affairs Tribune Online

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