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Court Throws Out Suit Seeking Jonathan’s Disqualification From 2027 Presidential Race

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to prevent former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment, described the suit as an abuse of court process and imposed a N20 million cost against the plaintiff, lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, in favour of Jonathan. […]

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Court Nullifies INEC Deadlines for Primaries, Candidate Replacement Ahead of 2027 Polls

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified aspects of the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general elections. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgment delivered in Abuja, held that the timelines imposed by INEC on political parties for conducting primaries, submitting candidates’ particulars, […]

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Appeal Court Affirms Judgment Barring INEC From Validating PDP Convention

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld an earlier ruling restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of a disputed national convention planned by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a unanimous decision delivered on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate court dismissed the appeal […]

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El-Rufai Declines ICPC Interrogation, Says He Will Respond Only in Court

Former Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has refused to answer questions from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), insisting that he will address the allegations against him only before a court of law. The former Kaduna State governor said his decision to remain silent during interrogation was based on his constitutional right and […]

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Demolition: Nyesom Wike Faces Contempt Threat Over Alleged Court Order Breach

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been threatened with contempt proceedings for allegedly demolishing a property located in Maitama District, Abuja, in disregard of a subsisting court order. The threat was issued by an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Mr. Balla Dakum, who condemned what he described as the unlawful demolition of […]

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₦10bn Fraud Trial: EFCC Witness Testifies on Alleged Transfers to Ali Bello

The trial of Ali Bello, Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, resumed on Monday at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with a prosecution witness linking him to funds allegedly traced to the Kogi State Government. Bello, alongside Dauda Sulaiman, is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on […]

Politics

Turaki-Led PDP Faction To Appeal Ibadan Court Ruling On Mandamus

The Kabiru Turaki–led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to appeal a judgment delivered on Friday by the Federal High Court in Ibadan, following the court’s refusal to grant an order of mandamus sought by the party. The court ruled that granting the relief would amount to “sitting on appeal” over […]

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Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s Motion Seeking Transfer From Sokoto Prison

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out an ex-parte application filed by the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Justice James Omotosho struck out the motion on Monday after it was formally withdrawn by the counsel representing Kanu, citing […]

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Brazil Court Upholds Bolsonaro’s Imprisonment After Alleged Flight Attempt

Brazil’s Supreme Court has voted to uphold the detention of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was taken into custody on Saturday after tampering with his electronic ankle monitor. Bolsonaro, who served as president from 2019 to 2023, had been under house arrest while appealing a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup against President Luiz […]

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