18 h. ago Edo AG denies meeting Supreme Court Justice over election petition

Tribune Online Edo AG denies meeting Supreme Court Justice over election petition “Assuming but not conceding that I was in the said facility, how does that translate to meeting with the jurist?” Edo AG denies meeting Supreme Court Justice over election petition Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Ondo GRA landlords kick against enforcement of Court order despite appeal

Tribune Online Ondo GRA landlords kick against enforcement of Court order despite appeal Landlords and owners of land in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Alagbaka Extension in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have raised an alarm over an alleged move by the Olokunjuwon family to embark on the enforcement of the court order despite the pendency of an appeal at the Supreme Court. Ondo GRA landlords kick against enforcement of Court order despite appeal Tribune Online

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52 h. ago S’Court Condemns Mischievous Reports Against Justices, Judiciary

The Supreme Court has again deplored the peddling of falsehoods and mischievous reports against its justices and the judiciary. The apex Court threatened that it would no longer tolerate deliberate falsehoods that undermine the integrity of justices and the judiciary. In reaction to reports in social media that one of its justices made a trip […]

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57 h. ago Judiciary Under Fire: Supreme Court Warns Against Mischievous Allegations

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fiercely condemned what it described as “disturbing and false narratives” targeting one of its justices, reiterating that such mischievous reports will no longer be tolerated. This follows social media allegations that a justice visited Benin City in connection with a political case pending before the court. In a strongly […] The post Judiciary Under Fire: Supreme Court Warns Against Mischievous Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Supreme Court dispels rumours over Justice’s visit to Benin city

Tribune Online Supreme Court dispels rumours over Justice’s visit to Benin city The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports circulating on social media and some online platforms alleging that one of its Justices travelled to Benin City in connection... Supreme Court dispels rumours over Justice’s visit to Benin city Tribune Online

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3 d. ago President, S’Court, Wike are defenders of democracy – Turnah

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Acting chairman of the Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah has hailed President Bola Tinubu, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing them as defenders of democracy. George Turnah said Tinubu, Wike, the Supreme Court, the […] The post President, S’Court, Wike are defenders of democracy – Turnah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Bayelsa PDP commends Tinubu, Supreme Court, Wike for sustenance of democracy

Pro-Wike Rivers lawmakers, Anyanwu, Orbih, too From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has identified President Bola Tinubu, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, as defenders of democracy. The acting chairman of the party, George Turnah, said Tinubu, Wike, the Supreme Court, […] The post Bayelsa PDP commends Tinubu, Supreme Court, Wike for sustenance of democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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5 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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5 d. ago Tinubu Urged To Enforce Direct LGA Funding As Delay Undermines Grassroots Dev’t

An All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader based in Dubai, UAE, Sadiq Saleh Osude, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately direct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enforce the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy by commencing direct disbursement of funds to the nation’s 774 local government area councils. Speaking in […]

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5 d. ago LG autonomy: Supreme Court ruling must stand — Senator Karimi

Tribune Online LG autonomy: Supreme Court ruling must stand — Senator Karimi "Without prejudice to the powers of the President or of the Governor of a state with respect to the prerogative of mercy, no appeal LG autonomy: Supreme Court ruling must stand — Senator Karimi Tribune Online

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6 d. ago 2027: Bayelsa PDP backs zoning of presidential ticket to south

Tribune Online 2027: Bayelsa PDP backs zoning of presidential ticket to south The Bayelsa PDP also reaffirmed its recognition of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the party, stating that the recent Supreme Court decision on the matter is “very clear and unambiguous.” 2027: Bayelsa PDP backs zoning of presidential ticket to south Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Ondo Landlords Kick Against Enforcement Of Court Order Despite Stay Of Execution

Landlords and owners of land in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Alagbaka Extension in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have kicked against the enforcement of the court order despite the pendency of an appeal at the Supreme Court. The landlords said the Olokunjuwon family’s enforcement of the 2017 judgment was despite an order of […]

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Judiciary workers’ strike paralyses court activities nationwide

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) yesterday paralysed activities at the Court of Appeal and Federal High Courts in Maitama, Wuse Zone II, Garki, Nyanya and across the country. But, at the Supreme Court and the National Judicial Council (NJC), business activities went unhindered. On May 30, […] The post Judiciary workers’ strike paralyses court activities nationwide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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 Supreme court, NJC, others opt out of judiciary workers’ planned strike

Judicial staff at the Supreme Court, National Judicial Council (NJC), and the Federal High Court (FHC) have decided not to read more Supreme court, NJC, others opt out of judiciary workers’ planned strike

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2 w. ago Supreme Court, NJC, Federal High Court workers pull out of planned strike

Tribune Online Supreme Court, NJC, Federal High Court workers pull out of planned strike Workers of the Supreme Court of Nigeria have pulled out of the planned June 2, 2025 industrial strike called by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) following the intervention of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Supreme Court, NJC, Federal High Court workers pull out of planned strike Tribune Online

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