LG autonomy: You ignored court ruling to lure governors into APC – Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the continued delay in enforcing the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments. Atiku said the failure to implement the ruling weakens Nigeria’s Constitution and sends a wrong signal about respect for the rule of law. He insisted that the judgment is […]
Emergency Rule: Supreme Court has given FG free ride, created confusion – Lawyer
A legal practitioner has criticised a recent Supreme Court ruling on emergency rule, saying it has given the Federal Government too much freedom and created uncertainty in the country’s constitutional process. According to the lawyer, the judgment failed to clearly define limits, which could encourage abuse of power. He explained that emergency rule is meant […]
It’s treasonable ordering Gov Adeleke to off mic’ – Lawyer tells First Lady Tinubu
A Nigerian lawyer has described the alleged order to switch off Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s microphone at a public event as treasonable. The lawyer said no individual, regardless of status, has the constitutional power to silence an elected governor during an official function. Speaking on the matter, the legal expert explained that governors are […]
Withheld LGA allocations: Osun state drags FG to Supreme Court
Osun State has filed a fresh case at the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), accusing the Federal Government of unlawfully withholding funds meant for its 30 local government councils since March 2025. The new suit comes after the state withdrew an earlier case, which it reintroduced, saying the AGF […]
Senate Enters Closed-Door Session to Discuss Removal of CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar
The Nigerian Senate recently moved into a closed-door session to discuss the possible removal of Justice Danladi Umar, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, presided over the session, which was prompted by a motion from Senate Leader, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele. In his motion, Bamidele referred to Section […]
Supreme Court to Rule on Controversial Federal Acts in States vs. EFCC Case
On October 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria commenced hearings in a significant case that could reshape the legal landscape of the country. The case, titled Kogi AG and 16 Others v. AGF, challenges the constitutionality of several federal acts, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. The court has adjourned the […]