THE Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgement in the suit filed for the Federal Government by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, against States in relation to the dispute over the autonomy of Local Governments in the country. A seven-member panel, led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, said a date for the … Read more
THE Maryland Supreme Court has removed Nigerian-American Judge, April T. Ademiluyi, from the bench following findings of “egregious” misconduct. In a per curiam order filed Monday, the court stated that the removal was the appropriate course of action due to the severity of Ademiluyi’s behaviour. The reasons behind the decision will be elaborated on in … Read more
THE Supreme Court on Thursday appeared skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim that he enjoys absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts he took while in office, but several justices expressed doubts about the details of charges brought against him in a pending federal trial. Trump faces criminal charges in four jurisdictions in … Read more
NO fewer than 500 legal practitioners from across the country on Monday stormed the Supreme Court in condemnation of what they called the illegal approach of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in handling its allegations against a former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Working under the umbrella of Judicial Watchdogs, the lawyers faulted … Read more
THE Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja has reserved judgment till June 7, 2024 in the final forfeiture suit of N1,222,384,857.84 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Twenty Two Million, Three Hundred and Eighty Four Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Seven Naira, Eighty Four Kobo) brought before it by Melrose General Services Limited. The appellant is challenging … Read more