Tag: Supreme Court
-
Why the Supreme Court should overturn the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) verdict
We all foresaw the vexatious verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) delivered on 6th September 2023 (6/9 verdict). Sensing that the PEPC would thwart substantial justice, the people began erecting billboards, signboards, and posters in Abuja with the inscription: “all eyes on the judiciary.” Disturbed that the inscription was pricking their consciences and…
-
Supreme Court can’t help Atiku, Obi’s ’causes’ – By Ehichioya Ezomon
In my May 15, 2023, article in New Telegraph on, “Election Petitions: Need for litigants and judges to avoid technicalities,” I referenced an opinion piece by lawyer and rights activist, Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) on, “The evils of technical justice.” Adegboruwa’s article of February 2, 2021 (SaharaReporters) stemmed from the Supreme Court ruling
-
![[BREAKING] PEPC judgement: LP’s Peter Obi heads to Supreme Court](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Peter-Obi-Labour.jpg)
[BREAKING] PEPC judgement: LP’s Peter Obi heads to Supreme Court
Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) says he rejected the Presidential Elections Petition Court judgement delivered on the outcome of February 25, 2023. Obi spoke during a news conference at his Onitsha residence on Thursday.
-
Atiku, Obi to contest Presidential Tribunal’s judgment at Supreme court
The discontented presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Alhaji Abubakar Atiku and his counterpart from Labour party, Peter Obi have said that they will contest the Presidential Election Tribunal’s judgment at the Supreme Court.
-
JUST IN: Supreme Court confirms death of Justice Centus Nweze
The Supreme Court has confirmed the death of one of its judges, Justice Centus Nweze popularly known as CC Nweze.
-
Supreme Court Justice, Chima Centus Nweze dies at 64
Supreme court Justice, Chima Centus (CC) Nweze has given up the ghost. Justice Nweze died on Sunday at the age of 64. However, the apex Court is yet to confirm his death as of the time of filing this report.
-
Just In: Supreme Court clears Nwaoboshi of N805m scam, quashes 7yr jail term
The Supreme Court had in a split decision of four-to-one set aside the conviction and sentencing to seven years imprisonment of Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi for offences of fraud and money laundering. In a lead judgment by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court held that Nwaobishi and the two
-
Gov Oborevwori wins again as Supreme Court dismisses Ikie’s suit, slams N6 million fine on appellant
Supreme Court on Friday, dismissed an appeal brought before it by Chief Ikie Aghwarianovwe, seeking the disqualification of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for lacking in merit.
-
EU faults Supreme Court’s reinstatement of Ahmad Lawan
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) has criticised the Supreme Court, saying that it has tarnished its public perception by reinstating former Senate President Ahmad Lawan to the red chamber, despite his non-participation in the primaries election.
-
10th NASS: CSO alleges ‘Supreme Court’ Gov, Uzodinma is using Hon Miriam to work against Tinubu
… insists Gov should halt activities of Miriam, G7 The legislative unit of Civil Society Central Coordinating Council, has accused Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma of using House of Representatives member, Hon. Miriam Onuoha to work against President Bola Tinubu. The group speaking through its lawyer, Barr. Anderson Achilike urged the governor to prove that…