The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled 5-4 against Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze $2 billion in foreign aid payments, marking the court’s first major ruling on a legal challenge involving the former president. The decision upholds a lower court ruling requiring the Trump administration to honor contracts that have already been completed, ...

  The Rivers State Government has acknowledged media reports regarding the recent Supreme Court judgment on the state’s funds and local government administration. In a statement signed by Warisenibo Joe Johnson, the Commissioner for Information & Communications, the government confirmed that it is awaiting a detailed legal briefing on the judgment’s implications. The administration assured ...

  Representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abuja Branch, also known as the Unity Bar, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Kabir Akanbi, Esq., to congratulate him on his recent appointment. Akanbi, an esteemed member of the branch, warmly received the delegation and expressed his delight ...

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for full compliance with the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on local government autonomy, warning that any attempts to undermine the ruling could lead to legal and political instability. The issue was the focus of a recent State of the Nation Discourse organized by the NBA, themed “Strengthening ...

  The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the provision of Section 84 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act (S&CPA), which mandates obtaining the Attorney General of the Federation’s (AGF) approval before initiating garnishee proceedings to enforce monetary judgments against the government or its agencies. In a 4-1 majority ruling, the apex court declined ...

  The Trump administration has filed its first Supreme Court appeal of the new term, seeking approval to remove Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC)—a federal agency that protects whistleblowers. The case marks a critical test in the administration’s broader effort to reshape the executive branch’s power over federal agencies. Dellinger, ...

  The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has congratulated Kabir Akanbi, Esq. on his appointment as the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In an official statement, the NBA president wished him success, wisdom, and strength as he takes on this significant responsibility. READ BELOW>>>>>>>> CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM ...

  The Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, Professor J.O.A. Akintayo, has expressed immense joy over the appointment of Kabir Akanbi, a distinguished alumnus of the institution, as the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In a statement issued on February 8, 2025, Akintayo described Akanbi’s appointment as a significant ...

  The Nigerian Law School (NLS) Class of 2003 Alumni Association has congratulated its President, Mr. Kabir Akanbi, Esq., on his appointment as Acting Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Describing the achievement as well-deserved, the association hailed Akanbi’s dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the legal profession. “This is a remarkable milestone ...

  The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as Samuel Anyanwu, an ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has written to the Supreme Court seeking an accelerated hearing in the ongoing legal battle over the party’s National Secretary position. In a letter dated January 29, Anyanwu emphasized the ...

Nigerian company Owigs and Obigs Nigeria Limited has called on the Supreme Court to revisit its decision absolving Zenith Bank Plc of liability in a $64 million international contract dispute. The firm alleges that the judgment undermines the integrity of the nation’s legal system, raises concerns for investors, and tarnishes Nigeria’s global reputation. In an ...

  The proposed decentralization of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has garnered widespread support, particularly among legal professionals, following the introduction of a bill by the House of Representatives. On December 9, lawmakers presented a bill to establish five regional divisions of the Supreme Court in addition to the headquarters in Abuja, which will also ...

    The House of Representatives has introduced two significant bills aimed at reforming Nigeria’s judiciary. One bill proposes a five-year non-renewable tenure for heads of courts at federal and state levels, while the other seeks to decentralize the Supreme Court by creating five regional divisions.   Sponsored by Manu Soro, a representative from Darazo/Ganjuwa ...

  The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to litigants engaging in frivolous and vexatious cases, imposing a ₦60 million fine on Edozie Njoku and his faction in the leadership tussle of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). This decision underscores the apex court’s stance that “there must be an end to litigation.” Njoku, ...

  Hon. Kayode Oladele, former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes, has lauded the Nigerian Supreme Court for dismissing a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of major anti-corruption agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence ...

  The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by 19 state governments challenging the establishment and prosecutorial powers of Nigeria’s major anti-corruption bodies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). A seven-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji ...