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Court of Appeal
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Appellate Court Reverses Decision Allowing Hijab at University of Ibadan International School
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has ruled that the International School, University of Ibadan is a private entity entitled to enforce its own dress code, thereby overturning a previous judgment that permitted students to wear hijabs.
July 3, 2026
Appellate Court Reverses Decision on Hijab Use at UI International School
The Ibadan Court of Appeal has reversed a lower court decision, ruling that the University of Ibadan International School can enforce its dress code policies regarding the hijab.
July 3, 2026
Teenagers convicted of rape receive detention after sentencing appeal
The Court of Appeal has ordered four-year custodial sentences for two boys convicted of raping teenage girls, overturning previous non-custodial punishments deemed too lenient.
July 2, 2026
Court of Appeal reviews whether sentences for teenage rapists were too light
The Court of Appeal is reviewing whether community sentences given to three boys convicted of raping two teenage girls were unduly lenient, following an appeal by the Attorney General.
July 1, 2026
Abuja Appellate Court Reserves Verdict on INEC 2027 Election Schedule Dispute
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment on appeals filed by INEC challenging lower court rulings that nullified its 2027 election timetable.
July 1, 2026
Abuja Court of Appeal Reviews Challenge Against INEC Registration of All Democratic Alliance
Dr. Umar Ardo has challenged a High Court order that directed INEC to register the All Democratic Alliance, citing issues with legal standing, statute limitations, and abuse of court process.
June 30, 2026
Nigeria Democratic Congress Challenges Court Ruling, Vows to Keep Registration Status
The Nigeria Democratic Congress is heading to the Court of Appeal after a Lokoja Federal High Court ruling challenged its registration, asserting that its 2027 candidates remain on the ballot.
June 26, 2026
Abuja Court of Appeal Reschedules Hearing on Political Party Deregistration Case to July 7
The Court of Appeal has delayed the hearing on the appeal against the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties to July 7, 2026, to allow for the exchange of legal briefs.
June 25, 2026
Court of Appeal Upholds Lawfulness of Palestine Action Terror Designation
Senior judges have overturned a lower court's ruling, declaring the government's decision to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist group to be lawful and proportionate.
June 15, 2026