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Court of Appeal

October 27, 2024

Wiked judges and Nyesomised courts

This was the latest chapter in Nyesom Wike’s durable track record as Nigeria’s most prolific judicial benefactor.

Nyesom Wike and CJN Kekere-Ekun
October 20, 2024

CJN Kekere-Ekun should join efforts to remove Imo Chief Judge Theresa Chikeka over age falsification 

The CJN must realise that no one will take her seriously if she proves unwilling to act to get rid of someone who desecrates the office first occupied by Chukwudifu Oputa in 1976.

Theresa Chikeka
October 10, 2024

Court dismisses Fubara’s appeal, annuls Ehie’s speakership 

The appellate court said that Mr Fubara had withdrawn his counter-affidavit at the Federal High Court.

Edison Ehie/ Martins Amaewhule
September 11, 2024

Appeal Court dismisses suit seeking to disqualify Akpata as Edo LP gov candidate.

Justice Quadiri earlier dismissed Mr Imasuangbon’s suit for want of merit.

Kenneth Imasuangbon and Olumide Akapata
September 4, 2024

Proposed constitution amendment seeks protection for governors upon deputies’ disqualification

The proposed amendment will ensure petitions are treated and concluded before a candidate can be sworn in.

National Assembly
August 26, 2024

Appeal Court voids judgment faulting Edo PDP governorship primary

In a unanimous decision, the court held it could not interfere with how the PDP selected its candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo.

Court of Appeal
August 23, 2024

Gov. Sanwo-Olu congratulates CJN Kekere-Ekun

Mr Sanwo-Olu said she is a good ambassador of Lagos state, and particularly the judiciary.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
August 19, 2024

Appeal Court to hear ex-CJN Onnoghen’s suit challenging his removal from office on Tuesday

The Code of Conduct Tribunal had in 2019 convicted Mr Onnoghen in all the six-count charges of breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

Walter Onnoghen
July 22, 2024

Court of Appeal reaffirms Asue Ighodalo as Edo PDP candidate

The court dismissed Phillip Shaibu’s case and awarded N1 million against him.

Asue Ighodalo and Phillip Shaibu
July 18, 2024

Sylva loses again as Appeal Court upholds Gov Diri’s reelection

On Thursday, the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal affirmed Governor Douye Diri’s reelection victory.

A composite photo of Timipre Sylva and Douye Diri