Section 7, if you read it by yourself, does not require any judicial interpretation. The section clearly assigns to the state the powers to regulate the...
All three of the points raised in the appeal against the appellants were decided by Justice Sadiq Umar, who wrote and read the main judgment.
Tinubu said the Supreme Court judgement is “a resounding affirmation” that Nigeria can be restructured through “legitimate means of redress.” Wrong! Nigeria cannot be restructured through...
Afenifere sees the Supreme Court's ruling in the Federal Government's case over so-called Local Government autonomy as a clear judicial plot orchestrated by the Tinubu administration...
Another danger lurking around is the imminent reign of impunity and introduction of taxes and levies by the local government chairmen that cannot create wealth. This...
Section 162(3) reads: "Any amount standing to the credit of the Federation Account shall be distributed among the Federal and State Governments and the Local Government...
In my opinion, however, the duty of the court is to interpret the law not to write or rewrite it, as this remains the exclusive duty...
The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) had properly denied the request to trademark the phrase pertaining to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, the court decided in...
The Supreme Court overturned a lower court's decision on Thursday, directing Starbucks to hire back the seven Memphis-based workers who had been fired due to a...
Consequently, he prayed the court for an order of perpetual injunction restraining FG, through the EFCC or its agents, from further trying, harassing, and intimidating him...
He would take Abraham to the land being occupied by very powerful, unconquerable nations and tell him to look and...
While external military intervention is often considered vital during crises, achieving lasting peace requires a comprehensive approach that extends far...
I write this with no allegiance to any sect or Islamic school of thought. I am writing because Nigeria may...
Psychologically, this reform carries profound meaning. For decades, many civil servants have relied on office chapels and mosques as emotional...
So, is Nigeria economically broke? The uncomfortable truth is that Nigeria is not yet bankrupt but it is dangerously close....
Nigeria’s debt challenge is not merely a financial problem but a national test of leadership, accountability, and vision. The country...
In large parts of the country, especially the northern and middle belt regions, violence from armed groups, bandits, and insurgents...
Nigeria’s 2025 CGT reform is a commendable step toward a more equitable and efficient tax system. Aligning CGT with CIT,...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle alleges DR Congo used “voodoo” during the penalty shoot-out in the 2026 World Cup qualifying...
Operating under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, where Hong Kong and Macao maintain separate legal systems and customs territories,...
CAF has revealed the final shortlist for the 2025 Women’s Player of the Year award featuring Rasheedat Ajibade and two...
Anthony Joshua could earn £70m in a proposed professional bout with Jake Paul, as negotiations advance and Netflix eyes broadcasting...