Tinubu to Governors: Obey Supreme Court Ruling on Local Council Autonomy, Back State Police
Tinubu directs governors to fully implement Supreme Court verdict granting financial autonomy to local councils President says direct funding is key to effective grassroots governance and APC strength Tinubu, Akpabio,…
Supreme Court Did Not Approve Suspension of Elected Officials — Falana
Falana says Supreme Court rejected suspension of state officials under emergency rule Court ruling affirms constitutional separation of powers SAN warns against media misinterpretation of apex court judgment. Human rights…
Supreme Court Upholds President’s Power to Declare Emergency Rule, Suspend Elected Officials
Supreme Court dismisses suit by 11 PDP-led states Court affirms President’s emergency powers Justices rule suspension must be time-bound One justice dissents on suspending elected officials The Supreme Court on…
Supreme Court Restores Death Sentence for Maryam Sanda, Rejects Tinubu’s Pardon
The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda. It reinstated her death sentence for the 2020 murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. The Supreme Court…
Nnamdi Kanu Appeals to Supreme Court
Nnamdi Kanu has appealed to the Supreme Court the judgement of the Court of Appeal, staying the execution of its earlier judgment discharging him. The Indigenous People of Biafra (…
BREAKING: Supreme Court Rejects Atiku’s Appeal Against Tinubu (VIDEO)
The Supreme Court has rejected an application for appeal by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Atiku. Atiku had applied to file fresh evidence in his…
JUST IN: Supreme Court Orders Direct Payment of LG Funds
In a landmark judgment on Thursday, July 13, 2023, the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Government to commence immediate direct payment of local government funds into their exclusive accounts.…
2023: Supreme Court Orders Fresh Delineation of Wards, Units in Warri
The Supreme Court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, to carry out fresh delineation of Electoral Wards and Units in three Local Government Areas, LGA, in Warri, Delta State.…
Supreme Court Decides Nnamdi Kanu’s Fate Today
The Supreme Court will decide the fate of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) today, December 15. According to reports, armed operatives of the Department…
Supreme Court Grants Local Government Autonomy
The Supreme Court has granted local government autonomy, with the apex court ordering the Nigerian Federal Government to pay monthly allocations to Local Government Areas in the country. The order…