NJC reinstates Ofili-Ajumogobia as judge after dismissal for alleged fraud
In 2018, the NJC dismissed Ofili-Ajumogobia from the service of the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) on the grounds of alleged judicial misconduct.
Contempt: IGP files motion to stop committal order
The order followed a suit filed by a former police officer, Patrick Okoli, who claimed he was unjustly and unlawfully retired from the Nigeria Police Force.
Court jails Akwa Ibom YPP guber candidate 42 years for corruption
Mr Albert, a serving senator representing Akwa Ibom North East District, was accused of receiving bribes of 12 cars worth N254 million from an oil marketer, Olajidee Omokore, during his (Albert’s) tenure (2010 – 2014) as commissioner for finance in Akwa Ibom State.
Contempt: Court orders arrest, detention of Chief of Army Staff, Major General
The order was sequel to a motion on notice brought under Order 42, Rule 10 of the Niger State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2018, moved by counsel to the plaintiffs Mohammed Liman.
Contempt: Court sentences Police IG to 3 months in prison
Justice Olajuwon noted that though the Police Service Commission, PSC, recommended Okoli’s reinstatement into the Police, a decision that was affirmed by the court, the IGP, refused to comply with the order.
Appeal Court affirms Machina APC Yobe North candidate
The APC made a case at the appellant court for itself and it preferred candidate Ahmed Lawan but failed to make him a co-appellant.
Court declares Osun local govt election null and void
The court also ordered the local government chairmen and councillors who were sworn in to vacate office.
2023: Rivers APC guber candidate disqualified over dual citizenship
Mr Cole was largely disqualified over his dual citizenship of voluntarily being a United Kingdom citizen and declaration of allegiance to the same country.
Resume voters registration, Court orders INEC
Justice Ekwo held that it was the constitutional responsibility of the electoral umpire to make adequate provision for the exercise in accordance with Nigerian laws.