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Bulkachuwa inaugurates appeal court in Asaba

President of the Appeal Court, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa on Monday inaugurated the 17th division of the court in Asaba. Bukalchuwa at the ceremony said the branch would help address the existing traffic and congestion in the court as well as reduce the attending costs of accessing justice by litigants across the country. She said the […]
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Verdict: Oyo APC lauds Appeal Court, urges calm

Ibadan – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has lauded the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, reaffirming its strong belief in the Judiciary as the pillar of hope for the sustenance of democracy. This is contained in a statement signed by its Assistant Publicity Secretary, Prince Ayobami Adejumo and made available to newsmen on […]
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PDP’s Ekwunife wins APGA at Appeal Court

Enugu, – The Appeal Court, Enugu Division on Friday, upheld the election of Sen. Uche Ekwunife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for Anambra Central Senatorial District. The court dismissed the petition filed by the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sen. Victor Umeh, against the election of Ekwunife. In a judgment delivered […]
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Why Appeal court nullified Melaye’s election

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday has nullified the victory of Senator Dino Melaye as senator for Kogi West. A three-member panel of the court, led by Justice Yahaya Dantijo in a unanimous decision affirmed the judgment of the tribunal who had nullified Melaye’s victory and ordered for reelection. Melaye’s counsel, Joash Amputan […]
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Recovery of Public Properties: Appeal Court voids Presidential panel’s power to prosecute, seize properties

…sets aside forfeiture order of Tumsah brothers properties The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday voided the power of Chief Okoi Obono-Obla led Presidential Panel on Assets Recovery to prosecute, saying that the panel lacked the power to initiate criminal proceedings against any accused person. The appellate court further held that the panel lacked […]