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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by Mr. Ebizimo Diriyai, the candidate of the Accord Party, against the election of Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa.…

Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa has described Friday’s separate Court of Appeal verdicts that went his way and in favour of his deputy, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as ‘a biblical Daniel coming to judgement’.The appellate court, in a…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday reversed the  deregistration of 22 political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The parties were among the 74 political parties de-registered in Feb.6,  2020 by…

The APC National Leader, Send. Bola Tinubu, says the appointment of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as President of the Court of Appeal, is well deserved, describing her as one of the nation’s foremost able jurists.In a congratulatory…

President Muhammadu Buhari, in-line with his constitutional responsibility has sent the nomination of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Acting President, Court of Appeal to the Senate for confirmation as President, Court of Appeal.The…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned indefinitely proceedings in the appeal filed by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, challenging his suspension from office.The…

Mr Yekini Nabena, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Court of Appeal for its ruling, affirming the candidacy of Bayelsa Governor-elect, Mr David Lyon.Nabena, who…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday affirmed the election of Gov.Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta.The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate Great Ogboru, is challenging the election of Okowa.Respondents in the appeal are…

A Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri has upheld the election of Owelle Rochas Okorocha of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as senator representing Imo West Senatorial District.The Chairman of the panel, Justice R.A. Ada, on on…

The Court of Appeal, Ibadan, on Friday, November 1, dismissed the petition filed by the former governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi, challenging the verdict of the Election Petition Tribunal on Feb. 23 National Assembly Election for…

The Court of Appeal, Enugu Division on Monday reserved judgment in a case filed by Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against Sen. Ike Ekweremadu.Ibekaku-Nwagwu is challenging the declaration of…

Alhaji Magaji Muhammad of Tudun Wada, Zaria has dragged his sibling, Alhaji Umar Farouq, to Court of Appeal, Kaduna over issues surrounding inheritance.The applicant filed an application on April 23, 2018 seeking the Appeal Court to…

The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum says Appeal Court’s declaration of Gov. Gboyega Oyetola as the winner of 2018 Osun governorship election reaffirms Osun voters position at the poll. The forum said this in a statement issued to the News…

Court of Appeal sets aside Osun tribunal judgment which returned Sen. Ademola Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) candidate, as duly elected Governor.Chairperson of the court, Justice Jumai-Hannatu Sankey, in the judgment…

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld the victory of Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State at the July 14, 2018 governorship election in the state.The three-man panel led by Justice Stephen Adah agreed to dismiss…

Many Italians staged a protest at the front an appeal court in Ancona on Monday, over the acquittal of two men who allegedly raped a lady in 2016.It was gathered that the judge, who presided over the case at that particular court,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enlist its candidates for the 2019 general elections.This was contained in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the…

The case of alleged false declaration of assets involving the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal took a new twist on Tuesday as the CCT questioned the powers of the  Federal High Court, Abuja,…

Ahead of the Nov. 18 Anambra governorship election, President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Adamu-Bulkachuwa has constituted an Election Petition Tribunal for the state.Adamu-Bulkachuwa, via a statement signed by Mr Surajo…