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Legal Setback for NDC and Peter Obi as Court Reverses Party Registration Ruling
A Federal High Court has overturned the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, casting uncertainty on Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid and drawing sharp criticism from opposition figures who fear a crackdown on democracy.
June 27, 2026
Seriake Dickson Vows to Fight Court Ruling Mandating NDC Deregistration
Nigeria Democratic Congress leader Seriake Dickson rejects a court order for his party's deregistration, labeling it an illegal threat to democracy and pledging to challenge the verdict.
June 27, 2026
INEC Prepares to Remove NDC from Party Register After Court Reverses Decision
INEC is moving to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress after a Federal High Court in Lokoja set aside a previous ruling that had mandated the party's registration.
June 26, 2026
ADC Official Calls for Opposition Unity Following NDC Court Ruling
ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi has urged opposition parties to unite against alleged authoritarian pressure following a court ruling that stripped the NDC of its recognition.
June 26, 2026
NDC disputes court ruling nullifying its registration
The Nigeria Democratic Congress is challenging a Lokoja Federal High Court ruling that reversed its registration as a political party, claiming the decision is legally flawed.
June 26, 2026
Nigeria Democratic Congress Challenges Court Ruling on Registration Status
The Nigeria Democratic Congress is heading to the Court of Appeal after a Lokoja Federal High Court reversed its previous registration mandate, prompting the party to label the decision legally flawed.
June 26, 2026
Federal Court Nullifies Previous Ruling Supporting NDC Party Registration
A Lokoja Federal High Court has nullified its own previous judgment that ordered INEC to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, citing that a third party's rights were ignored.
June 26, 2026
Boko Haram operative receives death sentence for 2015 Maiduguri assaults
Justice James Omotosho has sentenced Boko Haram member Alkali Yarima to death by hanging for his role in the 2015 Maiduguri attacks, along with multiple prison terms for terrorism-related offenses.
June 26, 2026
Abuja Court Sets July 2 Date for Emeka Ike’s N10bn Privacy Lawsuit Against FCT Aide
A Federal High Court has adjourned the N10 billion privacy lawsuit filed by Emeka Ike against a FCT aide and INEC until July 2, following allegations of unauthorized voter data disclosure.
June 25, 2026
Abuja Court Reschedules N10 Billion Privacy Lawsuit Filed by Emeka Ike Against Wike Aide
A Federal High Court has moved the hearing for actor Emeka Ike’s N10 billion privacy lawsuit against Lere Olayinka, an aide to Minister Nyesom Wike, to July 2.
June 25, 2026