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LG Autonomy: Supreme Court gives states 7 days to file defence

The Supreme Court held that filing of all processes and exchanging of same must be completed within the time and subsequently fixed June 13 for hearing of the suit.

Court orders Bayero’s eviction from palace, bars him, others from parading as Emirs

The court order is effective until 11th June 2024 when the substantive motion will be heard.

Tribunal affirms Ododo Kogi governor, upholds Diri’s re-election

It struck out as incompetent, all the additional proof of evidence as well as statements on oath of some of the witnesses that testified for the petitioners.

Court fixes date for trial of detained Miyetti Allah leader

Mr Bodejo, arrested and arraigned in March, pleaded not guilty to the three count Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, filed by the Attorney-general of the federation.

Court halts Sanusi’s reinstatement as Kano Emir

Court papers regarding the case have since gone viral.
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Court grants Abba Kyari two-week bail for mother’s burial rites

Mr Kyari, who was been in detention since February 2022, was granted the bail to enable him conclude the burial rites of his mother who died earlier this month.

Court nullifies tenure elongation for Rivers LGA chairmen

The amended law allows the house of assembly to extend the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors where elections are not held before the expiration of their three-year tenure.

Corruption case against Ganduje, others reassigned to new judge

Mr Ganduje, alongside his wife, Hafsat Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash properties Limited,Safari Textiles Limited and Lasage General Enterprises Limited are charged with eight-count charge.

Emefiele arraigned, pleads not guilty for printing N684m notes with N18.96bn

Mr Emefiele was arraigned on Wednesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), before Justice MaryAnn Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High court on four counts.
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