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Appellate Court Overturns Order to Deregister ADC and Four Other Parties
The Abuja Court of Appeal has vacated a lower court judgment that sought to deregister the ADC and four other political parties, citing a lack of jurisdiction and procedural misconduct by the trial judge.
Appellate Court Denies Bail for Imprisoned Former FCTA Official in N319m Fraud Case
An appeals court has denied bail to former FCTA director Garba Mohammed Dukku, who is serving a 24-year prison sentence for a N319 million corruption conviction.
Lagos Appellate Court Confirms Seizure of N293.9 Million and Assets from Retired General Atewe
An appellate court in Lagos has affirmed the permanent forfeiture of N293.97 million and various properties linked to retired Major General Emmanuel Jebe Atewe, rejecting his appeal against an earlier Federal High Court decision.
Appellate Court Upholds Forfeiture of General Atewe’s Assets to Nigerian Government
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed an appeal by retired Major General Emmanuel Atewe, confirming the final forfeiture of his assets to the Federal Government.
Abuja Court of Appeal Upholds INEC Authority Regarding 2027 Election Guidelines
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a lower court ruling, confirming that INEC retains full legal authority to issue guidelines and set timetables for the 2027 general elections.
Appellate Court Declares Specific Electoral Act Sections Unconstitutional
The Abuja Court of Appeal has ruled several sections of the 2026 Electoral Act unconstitutional, asserting that political parties retain the right to manage their own candidate nominations and membership registers.
Appellate Court upholds INEC 2027 election rules, overturning lower court ruling
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has cleared the way for INEC's 2027 election guidelines, reversing a prior Federal High Court judgment that had nullified them.
Appellate Court Postpones Ruling on Deregistration of Five Political Parties
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved its judgment on an appeal challenging a Federal High Court order that directed INEC to deregister five political parties, including the ADC.
Kaduna ADC Legacy Faction Urges Unity Following Court Ruling
The Legacy faction of the Kaduna State ADC has called for unity and compliance following a Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the legitimacy of its recognized leadership structures.
Abuja Appeal Court Reserves Ruling on Political Party Deregistration Challenge
The Abuja Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on the appeals filed by the ADC and four other political parties challenging their court-ordered deregistration by INEC.