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Edo Court Orders Man to Pay N100,000 for Assaulting Victim

A 47-year-old man has been ordered to compensate a victim after being found guilty of assault.

African Democratic Congress party members at a rally.

News Politics

ADC Warns APC Against Desperation Over 2027 Elections After Court Ruling

The African Democratic Congress cautions the ruling party against using the judiciary to undermine democracy.

African Democratic Congress rally with supporters

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African Democratic Congress Rejects Court Ruling Against Leadership

The ADC criticizes a court decision that challenges its leadership and candidate eligibility.

A Federal High Court building in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Court Ruling Disqualifies Atiku Abubakar as ADC Presidential Candidate for 2027

A Federal High Court in Abuja has annulled Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy for the ADC in the upcoming election.

Nyesom Wike during a media chat in Port Harcourt.

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Wike Denies Influence Over Court Ruling for Okorocha in Imo West Senate Race

Nyesom Wike rejects claims of involvement in a court decision favoring Rochas Okorocha.

Nyesom Wike speaking during a media chat.

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Wike Denies Involvement in Court Ruling Favoring Okorocha Over Uzodimma

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, rejects claims linking him to a court decision that favored Rochas Okorocha over Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma.

Court gavel and legal documents representing a court ruling.

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Court Dismisses ADC Leadership, Invalidates Atiku’s Presidential Candidacy

A court ruling has removed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress and voided Atiku Abubakar’s nomination for president.

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Appeal Court Rejects PDP Board’s Suit Against INEC Over Leadership Recognition

The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismisses a suit by the PDP Board seeking recognition of a rival faction.

A gavel and scales of justice symbolizing a court ruling.

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Drug Trafficker’s Property to Nigerian Government

A federal court in Lagos has ordered the property of alleged drug trafficker Chidozie Francis Orji to be forfeited to the government.

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PDP’s Interim Committee to Challenge Court Ruling at Supreme Court

The Peoples Democratic Party’s Interim National Working Committee plans to appeal a court decision that rejected its leadership.

Imo State Commissioner Declan Emelumba speaking at a press conference.

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Imo Commissioner Criticizes Court Ruling Declaring Okorocha APC Primary Winner

The Imo State Commissioner of Information condemns a court ruling that named Rochas Okorocha the winner of the APC primary.

Rochas Okorocha celebrating a court victory.

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Rochas Okorocha Celebrates Court Ruling on Imo West Senatorial Candidacy

Former Governor Rochas Okorocha claims a court ruling affirms his candidacy for the Imo West Senate race.

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Court Rejects Emeka Ike’s N10 Billion Lawsuit Against Wike’s Aide and INEC

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit by actor Emeka Ike seeking damages over privacy violations.

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Court Clears Aliyu Abubakar and Others of Money Laundering Charges in Malabu Oil Case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted Aliyu Abubakar and seven others of money laundering charges related to the Malabu Oil deal.

Court gavel symbolizing justice in a legal dispute.

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Court Rules in Favor of Iralepo of Isinkan, Dismisses Deji of Akure’s Challenge

A court in Ondo State supports the recognition of the Iralepo of Isinkan as a traditional ruler, dismissing a challenge from the Deji of Akure.

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Federal High Court Dismisses PDP’s Challenge to Kwara Local Government Elections

The Peoples Democratic Party’s effort to overturn local elections in Kwara State has been rejected by a federal court.

Donald Duke speaking at a political event.

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Court Rejects Challenge to Donald Duke’s Presidential Candidacy

A court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at invalidating Donald Duke’s nomination as the PRP presidential candidate.

Kenyan President William Ruto with Dangote Group CEO Aliko Dangote

Business News

Kenyan Court Pauses Dangote Refinery Construction Amid Local Opposition

A court in Kenya has halted work on the Dangote refinery in Lamu County due to local residents’ concerns.

News Politics

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Election Rules Tied to Counterterrorism Funds

A U.S. judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s plan to tie counterterrorism grants to election rules.

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Court Rules NMDPRA Must Grant Fuel Import Licenses to Three Oil Companies

A Federal High Court in Abuja orders the NMDPRA to issue fuel import licenses to Matrix Energy, AA Rano, and AYM Shafa.