Supreme court of nigeria news

Here are some recent news updates from the Supreme Court of Nigeria:

Recent Judgments

  1. Imo State Governorship Election: On January 14, 2020, the Supreme Court upheld the election of Hope Uzodinma as the Governor of Imo State, nullifying the victory of Emeka Ihedioha. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Bayelsa State Governorship Election: On February 13, 2020, the Supreme Court sacked David Lyon, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Governor-elect of Bayelsa State, citing irregularities in his nomination. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Kogi State Governorship Election: On January 27, 2020, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the election of Yahaya Bello as the Governor of Kogi State. (Source: The Nation)

Recent Developments

  1. New Chief Justice: On January 5, 2020, Justice Tanko Muhammad was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, replacing Justice Walter Onnoghen. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  2. Court of Appeal Judges: On February 10, 2020, the Supreme Court approved the appointment of 72 new judges for the Court of Appeal, following the retirement of 72 judges. (Source: This Day Live)
  3. Judicial Reforms: On January 22, 2020, the Supreme Court launched a new e-filing system to enhance the efficiency of the judiciary. (Source: The Punch)

Upcoming Cases

  1. Election Petitions: The Supreme Court is set to hear several election petitions, including those filed by the PDP challenging the elections of governors in several states. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Corruption Cases: The Supreme Court is expected to hear several corruption cases, including those involving high-ranking government officials. (Source: Premium Times)

Recent Opinions

  1. On the Powers of the President: In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court held that the President has the power to appoint judges without the input of the National Judicial Council (NJC). (Source: The Punch)
  2. On the Impeachment of Governors: In another judgment, the Supreme Court held that the National Assembly has the power to impeach a governor for gross misconduct. (Source: Vanguard News)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or the official website of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.