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Iran has carried out the execution of Amirhossein Hatami, who was convicted of setting fire to a military facility and attempting to steal weapons during nationwide protests in January. His appeal was denied by the Supreme Court.
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chaired by Tanimu Turaki, has confirmed its intent to challenge a recent judgment from the Court of Appeal regarding party leadership at the Supreme Court.
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has dismissed the Turaki-led appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding a Court of Appeal ruling. He asserts that their national convention will still take place as planned.
The Supreme Court has upheld the seven-year prison sentence for Bassey Albert, the former finance commissioner of Akwa Ibom State, and mandated him to return N204 million to the state government.
The Supreme Court has upheld Mr. Joshua Ishaku as the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming chairmanship election in Bwari Area Council scheduled for February 21. This ruling resolved the contention regarding the rightful candidate after a significant court battle.
Reno Omokri, the ambassador-designate, has publicly apologized to President Tinubu for disrespectful comments made during the electoral campaigns. Following the Supreme Court's confirmation of Tinubu's presidency and his attendance at Chicago State University, Omokri has been collaborating with the current administration.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to address unresolved issues concerning ward and polling unit delineation within the Warri Federal Constituency. This engagement follows protests by community groups seeking implementation of a Supreme Court judgment.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially submitted a counter-affidavit to the Supreme Court, opposing Senate President Godswill Akpabio's appeal regarding prior Court of Appeal proceedings. The counter-affidavit seeks the dismissal of Akpabio's application, citing lack of merit and procedural issues.
The Senate has officially approved Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This decision was made on February 3 after a report from the Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Umar Sani, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asserted that the internal leadership conflicts within the party are settled issues beyond the reach of judicial review, based on Supreme Court decisions.
The Supreme Court concluded a 29-year legal battle by rejecting an appeal challenging the N1.4 billion compensation awarded against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited due to jurisdictional issues.
The Supreme Court has ruled to dismiss the trial of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha, in connection with the murder of Kudirat Abiola, after Lagos State neglected the case for over 11 years.
The Supreme Court has mandated a continuation of the corruption case involving former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and his associates, overturning a previous appellate court ruling.
The Supreme Court has affirmed President Bola Tinubu's authority to declare a state of emergency, dismissing a suit challenging the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers State. The ruling clarifies presidential powers but raises questions about potential overreach and the future of democratic principles.
