40 m. ago Ramadan: Fasting Begins Saturday As Saudi Arabia Confirms Sighting Crescent Moon

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday. The Kingdom’s Supreme Court confirmed the sighting on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, a time of fasting, prayer, and spiritual […]

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4 h. ago Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers

Tribune Online Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers The Supreme Court said that no money should be released to the Rivers state government until a lawful Appropriation Law is enacted under the Martin Amaewhule leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers Tribune Online

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4 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen

Tribune Online BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen The Supreme Court has declared the local government election held on October 5, 2024, by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission invalid. BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen Tribune Online

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4 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Bars Disbursement Of Funds To Rivers

The Supreme Court has prohibited the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other agencies from disbursing funds to the Rivers State government until it rectifies what the court has termed a blatant disregard for court orders. In a judgement that lasted one hour and thirty-six minutes on Friday, Justice […]

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5 h. ago Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule

The Supreme Court has upheld a Federal High Court ruling that prohibits the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the read more Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule-led assembly

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5 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers 

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully constituted House of Assembly, with Martins Amaewhule as the Speaker. In a unanimous […] The post BREAKING: Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court blocks Rivers funds, recognises Amaewhule assembly

The Supreme Court on Friday made the pronouncement stopping the Central Bank of Nigeria from releasing funds to Rivers State government until the Rivers House of Assembly is properly constituted by the 1999 Constitution. The apex court also affirmed the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers House of Assembly members as valid members of the house. Details shortly…. Read More

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10 h. ago Lottery regulation: Implications of Supreme Court’s landmark judgment

Tribune Online Lottery regulation: Implications of Supreme Court’s landmark judgment ON November 22, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment that significantly altered the regulatory landscape of the lottery and gaming industry in the country.. The court unanimously held that lottery regulation does not fall within the legislative competence of the National Assembly, as it is not expressly provided for in the Constitution of […] Lottery regulation: Implications of Supreme Court’s landmark judgment Tribune Online

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31 h. ago An arbitration clause does not strip a court of its jurisdiction to hear and resolve a dispute

MAINSTREET BANK CAPITAL LTD & ANOR v. NIGERIA REINSURANCE CORPORATION PLC. SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA (MOHAMMAD; KEKERE-EKUN; NWEZE; SANUSI; EKO, read more An arbitration clause does not strip a court of its jurisdiction to hear and resolve a dispute

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3 d. ago An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (1)

Tribune Online An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (1) Last week, the Nigerian Bar Association organized a State of the Nation session on local government autonomy and the effect of the judgment of the Supreme Court. This is how it should be, for lawyers to be directly involved in the affairs of the nation with a view to influencing them for the benefit of […] An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (1) Tribune Online

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3 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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4 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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4 d. ago Supreme Court okays AGF’s consent before garnishee proceedings against govt agencies

Tribune Online Supreme Court okays AGF’s consent before garnishee proceedings against govt agencies In a split decision of four-to-one, a majority decision of the apex court's five-member panel of Justices declined to examine the constitutionality or otherwise of the provision even though the dissenting decision declared Section 84 of the S&CPA unconstitutional. Supreme Court okays AGF’s consent before garnishee proceedings against govt agencies Tribune Online

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5 d. ago S’Court’s judgment fails to seal LG autonomy seven months after verdict

Seven months after the Supreme Court delivered its landmark ruling granting full financial autonomy to local governments, implementation remains stalled amid political maneuvering and bureaucratic bottlenecks, ISMAEEL UTHMAN and OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN report The implementation of local government autonomy has faced numerous hurdles seven months after the Supreme Court judgment. Legal practitioners have expressed concerns that Read More

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8 d. ago Regulation of Lotteries in Nigeria: Review of the Supreme Court’s Decision and its Implications

Introduction In a landmark decision delivered on 22 November 2024, the Supreme Court nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 (‘NLA’), read more Regulation of Lotteries in Nigeria: Review of the Supreme Court’s Decision and its Implications

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8 d. ago Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to pause ruling blocking birthright citizenship order

Tribune Online Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to pause ruling blocking birthright citizenship order While four judges have previously blocked the order, this marks the first time an appellate court has ruled on the matter, setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court battle over President Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to pause ruling blocking birthright citizenship order Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Exploring the gains of fiscal autonomy for Ondo local government councils

The landmark judgment of the Supreme Court in SC/343/2024: Attorney General of the Federation v. Attorney General of Abia State & 35 Ors (2024) LPELR- 62576 has completely changed the narrative of the local government system in Nigeria for good. In less than seven months after the delivery of the judgment, several states that have Read More

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8 d. ago Brazil: Trump Media Group sues Brazilian judge over Bolsonaro’s arrest

Tribune Online Brazil: Trump Media Group sues Brazilian judge over Bolsonaro’s arrest President Trump’s media company has filed a lawsuit against a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, alleging that he unlawfully censored right-wing voices on social media. The legal action comes at a significant moment, as the judge in question had just received an indictment requiring him to decide whether to authorize the arrest of Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s […] Brazil: Trump Media Group sues Brazilian judge over Bolsonaro’s arrest Tribune Online

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8 d. ago LG Autonomy: Why CBN delayed funds despite S’Court order – FG

The Federal Government has explained the delay in the direct disbursement of funds to the 774 Local Government Areas despite the Supreme Court’s ruling granting them financial autonomy. According to the government, the delay is due to the ongoing process of profiling individuals who will serve as signatories to the LGAs’ accounts. The Attorney General Read More

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9 d. ago Supreme Court Quashes Garnishee Order Against CBN, Says Police, SARS Not MDAs

The Supreme Court has set aside a garnishee order issued against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), dismissing proceedings initiated by Inalegwu Frankline Ochife in a legal battle that spanned several years. In its judgement on the appeal with suit number SC/CV/268/2021, Justice Habeeb Abiru, held that the lower courts erred in their assessment of […]

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