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Federal High Court Overturns NDC Registration Ruling
A Federal High Court judgment has led to the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress after the court voided a 2025 ruling that had previously compelled INEC to recognize the party.
Four Men Receive 95-Year Prison Terms for Gang-Raping Minor in Niger State
A Minna court has sentenced four men to a total of 95 years in prison for the gang-rape of a 13-year-old girl in Kontagora, Niger State.
NDC Rejects Court Decision on Registration Status, Cites Non-Existent Party as Excuse
Ikenna Enekweizu of the NDC challenges a recent court ruling against his party's registration, arguing that INEC cited a non-existent group, the Peace Movement Party, as a pretext for denial.
NDC Secretary Claims Court Ruling Against Party Is Driven by Opposition to Peter Obi
NDC National Secretary Ikenna Enekweizu claims a court order to deregister his party is a calculated effort by rivals to prevent Peter Obi from running in the 2027 election.
PDP labels court order for NDC deregistration as a blow to Nigerian democracy
The PDP has criticized a recent court ruling ordering INEC to deregister the NDC, arguing that it suppresses multiparty democracy and serves the government's agenda to eliminate political opposition.
Two men receive death penalty for kidnapping NYSC official in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim and Abdullahi Abubakar to death for the 2022 kidnapping of an NYSC member, while acquitting a third suspect.
Rivers High Court Sets Judgment Date for Local Government Chairmen Dispute
On June 3, 2026, the Rivers State High Court will deliver a verdict on a lawsuit challenging the election of local government chairmen in Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt City, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni.