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Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Takes Legal Action to Secure Accord Party Presidential Ticket
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has petitioned the Federal High Court to mandate the Accord Party to recognize his victory in the 2026 primaries and submit his name as the presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar Sent to Kuje Prison Following Graft Charges
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar has been remanded in Kuje prison after appearing in court to face a four-count corruption charge brought by the Federal Government.
Justice Tsoho Introduces New Practice Directions for Pre-Election Litigation
Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho has unveiled the 2026 Pre-Election Practice Directions to accelerate legal resolutions and improve efficiency in Nigerian election-related lawsuits.
Federal Court Mandates INEC to Provide Registration Access Code to ADA Leadership
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to issue an official registration access code to the Chief Akin Rickett-led faction of the All Democratic Alliance, declaring previous actions by the commission regarding the party's registration as illegal.
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.
Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee Strips Mike Ozekhome of SAN Status
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has suspended Professor Mike Ozekhome’s Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank pending the outcome of active disciplinary proceedings.
Gani Adams and Joe Odumakin Criticize Sowore’s Continued Detention
Prominent figures Gani Adams and Joe Odumakin have condemned the court-ordered detention of Omoyele Sowore, warning that the legal proceedings against him threaten free speech and judicial fairness in Nigeria.
Legal Advisor Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Dismissed Ifeanyi Ejiofor
Barrister Christopher Chidera explains that Nnamdi Kanu dismissed Ifeanyi Ejiofor due to critical legal failures, specifically the team's inability to challenge an illegal civil stay of execution after an appellate court acquittal.
Public Outcry Follows Court Decision to Remand Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Prison
Activists and members of the public are speaking out after the Abuja Federal High Court remanded Omoyele Sowore to Kuje prison amid his ongoing defamation case against President Bola Tinubu.