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Supreme Court Backs President’s Emergency Rule
The Supreme Court has upheld the President’s power to declare a state of emergency to prevent a breakdown of law and order, ruling that elected state officials may be suspended during such periods, provided the suspension is within the limited time. In a six-to-one decision, the court held that Section 305 of the Constitution grants […]
PDP’s Ajayi Withdraws Supreme Court Suit Against Aiyedatiwa
Ajayi, who previously served as Deputy Governor during the first term of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was Governor Aiyedatiwa’s main challenger in a race that featured 17 candidates. According to a letter addressed to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and dated September 16, 2025, Ajayi confirmed that although an appeal had been […]
Reps seek to end Supreme Court involvement in elections dispute
The bill sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ndokwa East/Ndokwa West/Ukwani Federal Constituency, Delta State, Nnamdi Ezechi, passed second reading on the floor of the House during plenary. While taking the House through the bill’s general principles, Ezechi said the proposed legislation seeks to alter the provision of sub-section (3) of Section 246 of the 1999 […]
Supreme Court affirms Aiyedatiwa as Ondo Governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress as the governor of Ondo State.
Osun LGs: PDP did not approach Supreme Court – Olawale Rasheed
The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has debunked reports making the rounds that the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Osun State Government, has approached the Supreme Court to appeal the February 10, 2025 judgment of the Court of Appeal in Akure. The Spokesperson made the […]
Supreme Court Sacks Rivers Local Government Chairmen
…says election violates Section 150 of the Electoral Act.
Supreme Court Stops CBN From Releasing Funds To Rivers Govt
…orders Ameawhule to resume sitting with all elected lawmakers.
Supreme Court Nullifies National Lottery Act
The Supreme Court has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly.
Supreme Court dismisses suit by 19 States challenging constitutionality of EFCC, two others
The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit filed by 19 state governments against the federal government, challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, ICPC and NFIU, for lacking in merit and substance.
Musk’s X banned in Brazil after disinformation row
Alexandre de Moraes ordered the immediate and complete suspension of the social media platform until it complies with all court orders and pays existing fines. The row began in April, with the judge ordering the suspension of dozens of X accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation. Reacting to the decision, X owner Elon Musk said free […]