Tag: Supreme Court
Emefiele’s Assets: 10 Things You Should Know About the Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court on Friday, July 17, affirmed the permanent forfeiture of seven properties, over $2 million, and…
Nestoil vs Neconde Energy: Unraveling the ongoing $1.1bn debt dispute
Nigeria’s oil finance ecosystem rarely moves quietly when large scale credit structures begin to strain under pressure, especially…
FLASHBACK: How courts upheld Jonathan’s presidential eligibility in 2013, 2015 and 2022
Debate over whether former President Goodluck Jonathan can legally contest another presidential election has again returned to public…
Supreme Court reinstates Mark’s ADC leadership, nullifies status quo order
The Supreme Court has reinstated the David Mark leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and overturned the…
Supreme Court nullifies PDP Ibadan convention
The National Convention held by the Peoples Democratic Party in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16,…
JUDICIAL ROUNDUP: Courts, clemency, and controversy that shook Nigeria in 2025
Nigerian courts recorded a mix of landmark rulings and high-profile convictions in 2025. While some judgements settled long-standing…
LEGAL BRIEF: Supreme Court outlines the scope of presidential power to suspend elected officials
The supreme court has provided fresh clarification on Nigeria’s emergency governance framework following legal disputes arising from the…
X-raying the Local Government Financial Autonomy Through the Lens of the Law
On May 26th, the federal government filed a case at the Supreme Court against the 36 state governments…
Old Naira Note: Can The President Issue An Executive Order Overriding The Supreme Court Judgment?
The old naira note and the introduction of the new naira have been a major issue raising concerns…
Adeleke’s loss: Nigerian Governors that lost election tribunal but won at appeal, supreme court
Since the return of democracy in 1999, the Nigerian political space has witnessed a series of judgments delivered…
Return Metuh to prison – EFCC tells Supreme Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Supreme Court to reverse the December 16, 2020…
EFCC to appeal judgment nullifying Metuh’s conviction at Supreme Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that the judgement quashing the conviction of Mr Olisa…