Court battles brew over parties primaries
Legal battles may be brewing over political party primaries ahead of the 2027 elections following the Supreme Court’s restoration of provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 governing party membership registers…
2027: Supreme Court dismisses Gabam’s SDP leadership challenge
The Supreme Court has dismissed Shehu Gabam’s appeal challenging the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as irrelevant, thereby leaving Prof. Abubakar Gombe in control heading into the 2027…
Eligibility suit: Atiku gets court nod to serve Tinubu
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an application by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, to serve court processes on President Bola Tinubu…
Appeal Court Affirmed N85m Fine Against Zenith Bank Over Account Freeze
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the July 16, 2025 judgment by a HIgh Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) which imposed a fine of N85million against…
ADC crisis: Court adjourns suit against Mark, Aregbesola
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned till September 28 a suit seeking to stop the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress from parading themselves as…
David Mark’s ADC leadership hits rock as court adjourns suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned till September 28, a suit seeking to stop the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress from parading themselves as…
Court rejects Al-Mustapha’s application bid to appeal Asokoro property case
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed a request by Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd) for an extension of time to appeal a judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High…
N500m Defamation Suit: Professor drags man to Anambra court over WhatsApp publication
Anambra based Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Chima Josephat Ubanyionwu, SAN, has instituted a N500 million defamation suit against Mr. Nnaemeka Ezenwuba over alleged defamatory publications…
Refinery Access War: Dangote, regulator clash in court
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery have clashed in court over allegations surrounding the quality and distribution of propane, with the dispute centring…
Industrial Court slams company for withholding worker’s benefits 20 years after exit
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Owerri has awarded N12.67 million against Golden Guinea Breweries Plc for withholding the terminal benefits of a former employee for more than…