The Senate has confirmed Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday requested Mr Muhammad’s confirmation. His request was sequel to the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC) to make Justice Muhammad the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. Mr Muhammad was first appointed in January after… Continue reading IBRAHIM TANKO MUHAMMAD IS NEW CJN
Category: Judiciary
COURT GRANTS SENATOR ABBO 5M NAIRA BAIL_Ada Nkong
A magistrate court sitting in Zuba has granted Senator Abbo bail in the sum of five million naira.He is also required to produce sureties with verifiable addresses in Abuja The case has been adjourned to July 22nd for hearing. Senator Abbo was arraigned before senior Magistrate Abdullahi Illelah on a one count charge of assault… Continue reading COURT GRANTS SENATOR ABBO 5M NAIRA BAIL_Ada Nkong
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TRIBUNAL SITTING: ATIKU CALLS WITNESSES_Ada Nkong
The Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate Atiku Abubakar have commenced calling their witnesses before the presidential election petition court. The first witness Buba Galadima adopted his statement on oath which he disposed to on the 18th of march,2019. During cross examination by the counsel to the respondents Usman Ustaz SAN for inec,Wole Olanipekun SAN,for… Continue reading PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TRIBUNAL SITTING: ATIKU CALLS WITNESSES_Ada Nkong
LEGAL YEAR ENDS FOR FEDERAL HIGH COURT
Federal High Courts in Nigeria, on Monday, July 8, commenced the annual long vacation for the year 2019. In a circular signed by the Federal High Court, Lagos, chief registrar, Emmanuel Gako, the 2019 long vacation would commence on July 8 and end on September 13, while normal court activities were expected to resume on… Continue reading LEGAL YEAR ENDS FOR FEDERAL HIGH COURT
SENATOR ABBO ARRAIGNED IN ZUBA MAGISTRATE COURT_Ada Nkong
Senator Elisha Abbo has been brought to the Zuba Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for arraignment for assault. The lawmaker to be arraigned on a one count charge of assault today. Reports Sunday had it that the Police will, this week, file criminal charges against Abbo for assaulting a woman at an adult sex toy shop in… Continue reading SENATOR ABBO ARRAIGNED IN ZUBA MAGISTRATE COURT_Ada Nkong
MIYETTI ALLAH’S OPEN GRAZING SUIT SUFFERS SETBACK_Ada Nkong
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit filed by the Miyyeti Allah Kautal challenging the 2017 Open Grazing Prohibition and Establishment Law passed by the Benue State House of Assembly. The court also awarded a cost of N100,000 against the plaintiff to be paid to all the defendants before any other… Continue reading MIYETTI ALLAH’S OPEN GRAZING SUIT SUFFERS SETBACK_Ada Nkong
88 YEAR OLD PROF NWABUEZE HEADS ATIKU’S LEGAL TEAM_Ada Nkong
As hearing of the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party and it’s candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar commences, the Leader of Atkins's Legal team has asked for permission to address the court sitting. In court are leaders of the party including the Vice Presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, Chief Tom Ikimi, Mr. Ben Obi and a… Continue reading 88 YEAR OLD PROF NWABUEZE HEADS ATIKU’S LEGAL TEAM_Ada Nkong
NO NEED TO PRESENT NYSC DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE TO CONTEST AS GOVERNOR_Federal High Court
A Federal High Court in Abuja says a candidate cannot be disqualified from an election for failure to participate in the National Youth Service Corps scheme. The court made this pronouncement on Wednesday when it struck out a suit brought against the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, by a former senator, Iyabo Anisulowo. The judge… Continue reading NO NEED TO PRESENT NYSC DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE TO CONTEST AS GOVERNOR_Federal High Court
ADELEKE VS OYETOLA: FINAL JUDGEMENT FIXED FOR JULY 5 BY SUPREME COURT
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed July 5, 2019, to deliver its judgment on the 2018 Osun State governorship election. The Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Ademola Adeleke, had approached the apex court following the decision of the appeal court to pronounce Governor Gboyega Oyetola as the winner of the election. Adeleke’s lawyer,… Continue reading ADELEKE VS OYETOLA: FINAL JUDGEMENT FIXED FOR JULY 5 BY SUPREME COURT
