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Court of Appeal
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ADC maintains 2027 presidential ticket remains secure despite Court of Appeal ruling
The African Democratic Congress asserts that a recent Appeal Court ruling on party congresses will not affect its 2027 presidential ticket or candidate validity.
July 14, 2026
Appellate Court upholds ban on Mark-led ADC leadership managing state congresses
The Court of Appeal has barred the Senator David Mark-led ADC leadership from organizing state congresses, though the party insists its presidential candidates remain valid and plans to appeal the decision.
July 14, 2026
ADC Maintains Candidates Remain Unaffected by Appellate Court Ruling
The African Democratic Congress has declared that its candidates, selected through direct primaries, remain valid despite a recent Court of Appeal ruling concerning the party's internal structures.
July 13, 2026
The Struggle for Authority Within the ADC Ahead of 2027
A deep look into the legal and political turmoil within the African Democratic Congress as competing factions clash over control of party structures ahead of the 2027 elections.
July 11, 2026
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