Tag: Supreme Court of Nigeria
The Supreme Court’s emergency politics. By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
“All judges are politicians whether they know it or not.”Enrique Petracchi, former Chief Justice of Argentina, (2002).Among lawyers…
Nigeria: Supreme court upholds president’s power to declare State of Emergency
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed that the president possesses constitutional authority to declare a state of…
Nigeria: Supreme court grants full autonomy to local governments
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has endorsed autonomy for the country's 774 local governments, effectively ending state governors'…
USAfrica: Nigeria’s Supreme Court, Nnamdi Kanu and looming danger in the South East. By Chudi Okoye
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the Internet. Chudi Okoye, PhD.,…
Supreme Court withholds Nnamdi Kanu’s release, orders trial
The Supreme Court has invalidated the lower court's judgment that dismissed terrorism charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader…
Old naira notes to remain legal tender until further notice – Supreme Court
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the Nigerian Supreme Court declared that the old naira notes would continue to…
USAfrica: Nigeria, after Judgment Day. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta…
Supreme Court dismisses Peter Obi’s case against Tinubu for lack of merit
Nigeria's Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had his appeal dismissed by the Supreme Court on Thursday (October…
BREAKING: Supreme court dismisses PDP, Atiku’s attempt to file fresh evidence against Tinubu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku Abubakar's request to present new evidence regarding President Bola Tinubu's Chicago…
Supreme Court reserves judgment on Obi’s appeal against Tinubu
In the appeal brought forth by Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, the Supreme Court has deferred ruling…
USAfrica: Nigeria’s Supreme Court on trial. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta…
USAfrica: Nigeria’s Supreme Court condemns invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili.
Nigeria's Supreme Court condemns invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili. Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and…