4 h. ago NJC recommends 35 new judges, Oyewole for S’Court appointment

The National Judicial Council (NJC) recommends 35 new judges, including Justice Oyewole for the Supreme Court, and clears Osun CJ Ojo of misconduct. Read More: https://punchng.com/njc-recommends-35-new-judges-oyewole-for-scourt-appointment/

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6 h. ago NJC Recommends Justice Oyewole For Appointment To Supreme Court 

Apart from Justice Oyewole, 27 others were approved for appointments as Judges of various High Courts. The post NJC Recommends Justice Oyewole For Appointment To Supreme Court  appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago NJC Okays Justice Oyewole For Supreme Court, 35 Others For Judicial Appointments

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Olubunmi Oyewole, a serving Justice of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, for appointment to the Supreme Court as a Justice of the apex court The Council, at its 110th meeting held between January 13 and 14, 2026, presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. […]

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55 h. ago Nestoil hit as Supreme Court sends debt dispute back to Appeal Court

The Supreme Court has halted debt recovery proceedings involving Nestoil Limited, Neconde Energy Limited, and oil tycoons Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi and read more Nestoil hit as Supreme Court sends debt dispute back to Appeal Court

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9 d. ago National Assembly Will Ensure Councils Get Their Funds – Sen Karimi

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Services Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, has said the National Assembly is fully behind  President Bola Tinubu’s admonition on unfettered financial autonomy for the local government. Karimi, who currently represents Kogi West Zone,  said the parliament will enact relevant laws to compel strict adherence to the Supreme Court judgment on […]

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1 week ago Maduro: Venezuela’s Supreme Court Names VP Delcy Rodríguez Interim President

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has named Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as the country’s interim president, following the dramatic seizure of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States forces in what President Donald Trump described as a “large-scale strike” on Saturday. In a late-night ruling, the court ordered Rodríguez to “assume and exercise, in an acting capacity, […]

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1 week ago Venezuela’s Supreme Court names VP Delcy Rodríguez interim president

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to become the country’s interim president after the US removed President Nicolas Madur Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuelas-supreme-court-names-vp-delcy-rodriguez-interim-president/

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2 w. ago Meet Helen Ogunwumiju, the justice who made a dissent speak for real life

According to a post on X by Steven Kefas, founder of Middlebeltimes, while many focused on the Supreme Court judgment read more Meet Helen Ogunwumiju, the justice who made a dissent speak for real life

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2 w. ago Councils’ Allocation: Obey Supreme Court Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of not obeying a Supreme Court order directing the federal government to implement direct FAAC allocation to local governments. Atiku said the president should instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation to enforce the judgment immediately, adding that anything short of that is a failure of […]

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3 w. ago Atiku Accuses Tinubu Of Defying Supreme Court Over Local Government Autonomy

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately disobeying a binding Supreme Court judgement directing the Federal Government to begin direct disbursement of local government allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In a statement on Wednesday, Atiku said the Tinubu administration’s refusal to enforce the judgement almost two years […]

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3 w. ago Enforce Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy, Atiku tells Tinubu

Former VP Atiku Abubakar calls on President Tinubu to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government (LG) autonomy, warning delays harm communiti Read More: https://punchng.com/enforce-supreme-court-ruling-on-lg-autonomy-atiku-tells-tinubu/

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3 w. ago US Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Deploy National Guard To Chicago

The United States Supreme Court, on Tuesday, blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, marking a significant setback for the White House amid ongoing tensions over federal authority in domestic law enforcement. In an unsigned order, the Court ruled that the administration […]

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3 w. ago Autonomy battle: LGs demand direct funds as states receive N7.43tn

LGs and NULGE back Tinubu’s push for direct funding, enforcing LG financial autonomy after a Supreme Court ruling. States still control N7.43tn in funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/autonomy-battle-lgs-demand-direct-funds-as-states-receive-n7-43tn/

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3 w. ago Leadership Tussle: Stop Distorting S’Court Judgement, Social Democratic Party Chairmen Warn

The Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has warned some members of the party against peddling misinformation on the outcome of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party. The party stated that the recent Supreme Court judgment had nothing to do with SDP’s national leadership structure, legitimacy or authority. Recall […]

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3 w. ago Akpabio seeks Supreme Court review of Appeal court decision on Natasha Akpoti’s suspension 

Godswill Akpabio, Senate President has approached the Supreme Court to challenge a ruling of the Court of Appeal in a read more Akpabio seeks Supreme Court review of Appeal court decision on Natasha Akpoti’s suspension 

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3 w. ago How Supreme Court ruling on Rivers’ emergency rule rewrites Nigeria’s federalism

Strengthens centre, further weakens states In a landmark ruling with far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s federal structure, the Supreme Court recently read more How Supreme Court ruling on Rivers’ emergency rule rewrites Nigeria’s federalism

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3 w. ago LG funds: Tinubu threatens Executive Order to enforce Supreme Court judgment

BARELY 24 hours after his appeal to governors to comply with the judgment of the Supreme Court and remove their grip on local government statutory allocations, President Bola Tinubu has threatened to invoke an Executive Order to ensure compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court. Tinubu issued the threat on Friday night while speaking […]

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3 w. ago [BREAKING] LG autonomy: Tinubu threatens govs with direct FAAC deductions

President Tinubu warns governors he may enforce LG autonomy with an Executive Order for direct FAAC deductions, urging compliance with a Supreme Court ruli Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-lg-autonomy-tinubu-threatens-govs-with-direct-faac-deductions/

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3 w. ago LG autonomy: Osun Rep, Wole Oke, urges states to obey Supreme Court judgement 

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs and member representing Obokun- Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Hon Busayo Oluwole Oke, has counselled state governments across the country to comply fully with the Supreme Court rulings on Local Government autonomy, insisting that the decisions are binding and not open to legislative […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu Threatens Executive Order, Direct FAAC Deduction To Enforce LG Autonomy Ruling

On July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Federal Government’s suit seeking to enforce financial independence for local governments. The post Tinubu Threatens Executive Order, Direct FAAC Deduction To Enforce LG Autonomy Ruling appeared first on Channels Television.

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