Appeal court
Coverage of Appeal court in the Nexus archive.
- Appeal Court affirms final forfeiture of N293.9m, properties linked to retired general
An Appeal Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of N293.9 million and properties linked to a retired general. The ruling was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Appeal Court sets aside judgement nullifying INEC’s 2027 election guidelines
The appellate court overturned a lower court's decision that nullified INEC's 2027 election guidelines, allowing the guidelines to be implemented. The lower court had previously ruled the guidelines invalid and blocked their use.
- Appeal Court reserves judgement in ADC, Accord, other parties’ case against deregistration order
An Appeal Court has reserved judgment in a case involving ADC, Accord, and other political parties challenging a deregistration order. INEC and the parties are seeking to overturn the Federal High Court's deregistration decision.
- Appeal Court upholds judgment barring INEC from recognising ADC congresses organised by Mark-led executives
The Court of Appeal upheld a restraining order preventing INEC from recognizing congresses organized by the Mark-led ADC, maintaining a 2-1 verdict. The order was initially issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja on 29 April.
- Appeal Court rejects jailed former accountant-general’s bail request
The Appeal Court denied the bail request of a jailed individual who is serving an eight-year sentence. The person, identified as the former accountant-general of the federation, had sought bail while appealing their conviction.
- 'Decision time' for far right National Rally as ruling clears Le Pen's way for election run
Marine Le Pen may run in the 2027 presidential election after an appeal court ruled she can hold office despite a 15-month ban, though she has rejected running with an electronic tag. The National Rally party must decide whether she competes or supports Jordan Bardella as her successor.
- Supreme Court overturns Appeal Court’s order confiscating General Hydrocarbon’s oil vessel
The Supreme Court overturned an Appeal Court order to confiscate General Hydrocarbon’s oil vessel, ruling that the Federal High Court and Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction over the admiralty dispute.
- Teen rapists spared jail by 'soft justice' judge in case which shocked the nation are finally locked up after Appeal Court decides original sentences were too lenient
Teen rapists who were initially spared jail by a 'soft justice' judge in a case that shocked the nation have been locked up after the Appeal Court ruled the original sentences were too lenient.
- Atiku welcomes Appeal Court order staying party deregistration judgement
Atiku expressed support for an Appeal Court order that stayed a party deregistration judgment, stating the judiciary still has a chance to uphold constitutional principles and the rule of law. He emphasized alignment with the Constitution and the Nigerian people's interests.
- Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan
A Turkish appeal court has nullified the party leadership victory of Özgür Özel, strengthening President Erdoğan's political control. The court ruling represents a significant blow to the opposition's efforts to challenge the president's authority.
- Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan
A Turkish appeal court has voided the party leadership victory of Özgür Özel, dealing a blow to the opposition and strengthening President Erdoğan's political position. The court decision further consolidates the president's control over Turkish politics.