Salu of Edunabon stool: Appeal Court orders retrial
The Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial in the long-running dispute over the Salu of Edunabon stool. The ruling sets aside the earlier judgment and directs that the case be heard again, giving all parties another chance to present their arguments properly. In its decision, the appellate court held that issues raised in the […]
Appeal Court affirms judgment barring VIO from stopping, impounding vehicles
The Court of Appeal has affirmed a previous judgment that bars Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from stopping and impounding vehicles at will. The ruling clarifies the limits of VIO authority and protects motorists from arbitrary enforcement actions. Legal experts say the decision reinforces motorists’ rights and ensures that VIOs follow due process when performing their […]
PDP convention: Only Appeal Court judgment can displace Justice Omotosho ruling – Party chieftain
A senior chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that only a judgment from the Court of Appeal can overturn the ruling delivered by Justice Omotosho regarding the party’s national convention. The party leader explained that once a competent court has given a decision, it stands until a higher court sets it aside. […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti appeals N5m contempt fine, says trial court lacks jurisdiction
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in Nigeria’s Senate, is challenging part of a judgment from a Federal High Court in Abuja that found her guilty of contempt of court. In a document dated July 9, she officially appealed the ruling that convicted her of contempt and fined her N5 million. Through her lawyer, […]
Rivers APC raises concern over misinterpretation of Appeal Court judgment
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), headed by Chief Emeka Beke, has voiced concerns about the way a recent Court of Appeal judgment has been misinterpreted. According to the party, the true meaning of the ruling is being misunderstood, and the prevailing interpretations do not accurately reflect the court’s decision. The […]
BREAKING: Appeal court affirms Julius Abure, LP’s National Chairman
In a significant ruling, the Appeal Court has affirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). This decision brings to an end the legal uncertainty surrounding the leadership of the party, solidifying Abure’s position as its leader. The ruling follows a previous decision by the Federal High Court, which had already […]
Appeal Court Sets Aside Order Restraining Release Of Funds To Rivers State
In a significant legal development, the Appeal Court in Abuja has ruled in favor of the Rivers State Government, lifting a previous order that had stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing funds to the state. The three-member panel, led by Justice Hamman Barka, determined that […]
Appeal Court Overturns Suspension of Kano Anti-Corruption Chief, Rimingado
The Appeal Court in Abuja has reversed the suspension of Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). His suspension was initially ordered by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on April 4, 2024. The case was decided by a three-member panel of justices, with Justice Umaru Fadawu […]
Appeal Court Removes MC Oluomo from NURTW Presidency
In a major legal ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has declared Tajudeen Baruwa as the rightful President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), effectively removing MC Oluomo from the position. The court confirmed an earlier decision by the National Industrial Court, which had ruled in favor of Baruwa as the […]
Court to Rule on IPOB’s Terrorist Status Within 90 Days, Says Ejimakor
The Appeal Court of Nigeria will announce its decision on whether the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) should still be classified as a terrorist organization within the next 90 days. Aloy Ejimakor, the lawyer representing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, confirmed this timeline recently. The Federal Government designated IPOB as a terrorist group six years ago […]