Despite resignation of ex CJN Tanko, Senate to probe Supreme Court Crisis
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday resolved to continue its investigation on the state of affairs in the Supreme Court of Nigeria and demand […]
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Exit Of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, CJN, By Reuben Abati
Yesterday, Nigerians before mid-day, were treated to the news that Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) had resigned his appointment on health […]
When Their Lordships Bicker, By Kazeem Akintunde
Fourteen Justices of the Supreme Court few days ago wrote to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, to highlight the rot in the […]
Naked Supreme Court dance not a bad thing after all, By Azu Ishiekwene
When I first read the news in People’s Gazette through a link forwarded to me by a friend, I prayed that it would not be […]
Rebellion At the Apex Court, By Reuben Abati
“Wahala be like bicycle” is an expression that most people familiar with Nigerian street lingo would easily identify with. It refers the unusual, the dramatic, […]
No N6bn judgment against Dakuku Peterside – Legal Team
Against what is being bandied in the social media, the Supreme Court of Nigeria did not enter into a N6 billion or any such judgment […]
Supreme Court And Executive Order 10: Matters Arising, By Reuben Abati
On Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria in a split decision voted 6-1 to nullify Executive Order 10 through which the Federal Government of Nigeria […]
Supreme Court declares EO10 unconstitutional
By Ebere Agozie The Supreme Court has declared as unlawful and unconstitutional the Executive Order 10 (EO10) issued by President Muhammadu Buhari on the funding […]
Probe Supreme Court’s two-year adjournment of Jokolo case – Ahamba (SAN)
A legal luminary, Chief Mike Ahamba SAN has recommended a thorough investigation of circumstances leading to the two year adjournment of an appeal in the […]
Gwandu Emirate Tussle: Anxiety as Supreme Court slams two year adjournment, shifts case to Nov 2023
Barely a week after both President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo decried incessant delays in justice delivery, the Supreme Court has slammed a […]
Court orders FG to pay Delta $1.638bn derivative arrears
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Federal Government to pay 1.638 billion dollars to Delta Government being 13 per cent derivative sum […]
IGP orders probe of raid on Justice Odili’s residence
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered detailed investigations into the reported invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili, […]
As Anambra State Confronts an Organized Crime Family, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
On 6 November, 2021, Anambra State, at 4,844 km² the second smallest state by landmass in Nigeria – Lagos State with 3,577 km² is the smallest […]
Kalu condemns invasion of residence of Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court
By Haruna Salami Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the invasion of the Abuja residence […]
CePSERD warns against constant assault on Nigerian judiciary
By Chimezie Godfrey An NGO, the Center for Peace building and Social Economic Resources Development (CePSERD) has called for an end to assault on Nigerian […]
Count me out of raid on Justice Odili’s house – Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN says he is not in any way connected with the invasion of […]
BREAKING: EFCC distances self from ‘any operation in Justice Odili’s home’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Crimes Commission, EFCC has distanced itself from any operation in Justice Mary Odili’s residence. EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren said in […]
Total Nigeria retires top Executive, Patrick Olinma as EFCC tightens probe
The Global Energy transition has made major oil and gas companies restructure their management and portfolios to be better placed for the future.Therefore it’s not […]
APGA: Oye lauds S’Court judgement, says ‘we need everybody on board’
Dr Victor Oye, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), on Thursday commended the Supreme Court for dismissing the suit brought to it […]
UPDATE: Senate makes U-Turn, allows INEC to determine mode of transmission of election results
…approves direct primaries for political parties By Haruna Salami The Senate has taken a dramatic U-Turn on its earlier position of subjecting the Independent […]
CIVIC appoints Olugbuo as new Country Director
By Chimezie Godfrey The Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) has appointed Dr Benson Olugbuo as its new Nigeria Country Director. This was disclosed in […]
South-South Governors resolve to join VAT suit in Supreme Court
Governors of South-South states, on Monday, resolved to join the suit currently before the Supreme Court over the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT). The VAT […]
APC declares PDP welcome rally, a ponzi scheme
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has described the rally organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to welcome some members of opposition political […]
EFCC to Appeal Court Ruling on Orji Kalu’s Retrial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will appeal the ruling today by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court stopping the Commission from retrying […]
Collection of VAT by FIRS remains – FG
The Federal Government says the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will continue to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) following the ruling of the Court of […]