Nigeria 2027 Archives - Page 13 of 39

Governor Sule deserves second term as Supreme Court delivers judgement today-Chief Philip Dada

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2024January 19, 20240

As the Supreme Court is set to deliver Judgement on Nasarawa Governorship election dispute, on Friday, (tommorow 19-01-2024) residents of the State have been admonished to pray for the sustainable peace in the State. Former Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, Chief Philip Dada, stated this in a press...

Nasarawa guber: Supreme Court fixes Friday for judgement

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2024January 18, 20240

The Supreme Court has fixed Friday, January 19th to deliver final judgement in the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 gubernatorial election, David Ombugadu challenging the reinstatement of Governor Abdullahi Sule by the court of appeal. Reliable sources confirmed that the apex court will deliver its judgement...

Anambra 2025: Monarchs withdraw chieftaincy titles on Ifeanyi Ubah

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2024January 17, 20240

Three traditional rulers in Anambra State, who bestowed chieftaincy titles on the senator representing Anambra South senatorial zone, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, have withdrawn them. There has been a long drawn battle between Ubah and the Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, stemming from the former’s quest to replace the latter...

Supreme Court reserves judgement in Nasarawa guber appeal

NewsDeskNgJan 16, 2024January 16, 20240

A five-man panel of the Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal instituted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 gubernatorial candidate, David Ombugadu, challenging the judgment of the Court of Appeal that reinstated Governor Abdullahi Sule. At the hearing of the substantive appeal on Tuesday, the panel headed...

Supreme Court reserves judgment in Rivers Governorship election

NewsDeskNgJan 15, 2024January 15, 20240

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Patrick Tonye-Cole, against the victory of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara. A five-member panel headed by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun reserved judgment on the appeal after all parties in the suit adopted...

IPAC Lauds Tinubu’s Neutrality in Supreme Court Judgements, Hails Rule of Law Triumph

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to the independence of the judiciary and the principles of the rule of law following the Friday’s Supreme Court pronouncements on state governorship elections. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle,...

Supreme Court judgement gives me more burden – Alia

NewsDeskNgJan 12, 2024January 12, 20240

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, in his reaction to the Supreme Court judgement which affirmed his election victory on Friday, has said it has placed more burden on him. Alia, who spoke to State House Correspondents after the meeting of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), with President Bola...

Supreme Court upholds election of Mutfwang as Plateau governor

NewsDeskNgJan 12, 2024January 12, 20240

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Mr Caleb Mutfwang as the duly elected governor of Plateau. The appeal filed by Mutfwang, sought of to restore his mandate to lead the state was allowed and the judgment of the Court of Appeal set aside. Justice Emmanuel Agim who...

Supreme Court affirms Mohammed’s election as Bauchi gov

NewsDeskNgJan 12, 2024January 12, 20240

The Nigerian Supreme Court on Friday, affirmed the election of Bala Mohammed as the Governor of Bauchi state. In November, the Court of Appeal affirmed the victory of Governor Mohammed in the March 18 governorship election. Sadique Abubakar, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had filed an appeal...

Supreme Court affirms Yusuf’s victory as Kano governor

NewsDeskNgJan 12, 2024January 12, 20240

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has affirmed the victory of Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) as the Kano State Governor. Justice John Okoro, of the Supreme Court who read the lead Judgement said the Court of Appeal was wrong in upholding the decision of the tribunal, which held...