Court rulings, judicial appointments, and constitutional law analysis.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties for failing to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration after poor electoral performance.
A former senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Sir OAU Onyema, has petitioned the EFCC over allegations that he was pressured into paying ₦20 million during the party’s screening process under the impression that it was necessary to secure consideration for the Enugu West Senatorial ticket.
Recent public discourse has been dominated by a widely circulated report by Premium Times concerning alleged claims involving the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. The report has generated considerable debate among political stakeholders and observers, prompting calls for clarity and a more contextual understanding of the issues raised.
A Nigerian-born Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Texas after a jury found him guilty of multiple sexual assault charges involving parishioners over a prolonged period.
Legal practitioners in Nsukka and Obollo-Afor, Enugu State, have taken to peaceful protest over the continued delay in the resumption of physical court sittings, calling on judicial authorities to urgently address the situation.
Daniel Bwala has reaffirmed that the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" remains a cornerstone of democratic governance, arguing that individuals facing trial should not be denied their constitutional right to contest for public office until a court of competent jurisdiction determines otherwise.
Tension erupted at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), following the reported death of a student allegedly assaulted by members of the Man O’ War group over accusations of theft. The incident triggered violent protests on campus, with students destroying properties linked to the group as authorities reportedly moved to suspend or disband the unit.
The Presidency has urged that social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), face legal consequences over an alleged audio involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, sparking wide reactions online.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2027 presidential race, ruling that he remains eligible to contest based on prior court decisions.
Hon. Barr. Emeka Silas Agbara has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for Nsukka/Igboeze-South Federal Constituency, alleging irregularities and signaling legal action over what he described as a “stolen mandate.”
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 26 for judgment in a suit seeking to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to detained social media commentator Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” in the sum of ₦5 million with one surety, following his arrest over viral posts concerning military welfare.