The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Siminalaye Fubara as governor of Rivers State. The court, on Thursday in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Thursday, dismissed as lacking in merit, an…
Rivers Governorship appeal: Supreme Court reserves judgement
The Supreme Court has reserved judgement in the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Patrick Tonye-Cole, against the victory of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara in the March 18, 2023 governorship election. Mr…
Supreme Court upholds Nnamdi Kanu’s treason charge
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the treasonable charge filed against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The New Agency of Nigeria( NAN) reports the federal government prayed the court to set aside an…
PSG considering appeal after Chelsea error prevents Ziyech loan
A paperwork error from Chelsea’s side has reportedly prevented the loan deal that would have sent Hakim Ziyech to Paris Saint-Germain. Ziyech, 29, arrived in Paris on Tuesday to complete the move, with both clubs on board after the former…
Brittney Griner’s defence team appeals WNBA star’s drug conviction in Russia
Brittney Griner’s legal team has appealed against the American basketball star’s guilty verdict and nine-year prison sentence on drug smuggling charges in Russia, the lawyers said on Monday. Griner was arrested for carrying vape cartridges containing with marijuana in a…