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Trump Hails U.S. Comeback in State Address

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address on Tuesday night to declare what he described as a historic national revival, portraying the United States as a country that has regained momentum under his leadership. Despite opinion polls indicating that many Americans remain dissatisfied with both the direction of the country and his presidency, Trump showed no sign of adjusting course. With midterm elections approaching, the nearly two-hour speech functioned as both a defense of his record and a mobilization effort aimed at energizing his political base, while sharply criticizing Democrats. The address featured a series of carefully staged moments designed for maximum impact. Early in the evening, Trump acknowledged members of the U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team seated in the gallery. As they raised their gold medals, lawmakers from both parties stood in applause, with Republicans chanting […]

Abubakar February 25, 2026

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Nigeria

Supreme Court ends Kudirat Abiola murder case against Al Mustapha

The Supreme Court has dismissed the case seeking to revive the murder trial of Major Hamza Al Mustapha over the killing of Kudirat Abiola, wife of the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election. The apex court held that Lagos State had abandoned the matter after failing to take any steps since 2014.​ Kudirat Abiola was assassinated in Lagos on June 4, 1996, during nationwide protests against the annulment of her husband MKO Abiola’s election victory. Al Mustapha, then Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, was charged alongside Mohammed Abacha and Lateef Shofolahan on counts of conspiracy and murder.​ In January 2012, a Lagos High Court convicted the defendants and sentenced them to death by hanging. However, the Court of Appeal in July 2013 overturned the judgment, discharged and acquitted them, ruling that the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 22, 2026

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Nigeria

BREAKING: Supreme Court dismisses Sule Lamido’s son Aminu’s appeal on undeclared $40,000 cash

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Aminu Sule Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, challenging his conviction for failing to declare $40,000 at the airport and for making a false declaration of foreign currency in a case brought by the EFCC. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday by a five‑member panel, the apex court resolved all three issues raised in the appeal against Aminu and held that the case lacked merit.​ In the lead judgment written by Justice Adamu Jauro and read by Justice Abubakar Umar, the court affirmed the earlier decision of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna, which had upheld the verdict of the Federal High Court in Kano. The trial court had, in its July 12, 2015 judgment, convicted Aminu and ordered the forfeiture of 25 per cent of the undeclared […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 16, 2026

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Nigeria

National Assembly seeks faster election justice

The National Assembly’s Constitution Review Committee has proposed that all election petitions must be decided before winners are sworn into office.​Lawmakers also want tribunals to conclude election petitions within 60 days and appellate courts to deliver judgments on related appeals within another 60 days.​ Under the proposal, the Supreme Court will handle all presidential election petitions as a court of first instance, with its decisions on such cases to be delivered within 60 days of filing.​Appeals from governorship election petitions will end at the Court of Appeal, which must also give its decisions within 60 days.​ The recommendations are part of 44 harmonised constitution amendment bills now before both chambers of the National Assembly for debate.​They include changes to Sections 232, 239 and 286 of the 1999 Constitution to shorten timelines for pre-election and post-election cases.​ For pre-election cases, the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 7, 2026

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Nigeria

Supreme Court Backs President’s Power On Emergency Rule And Temporary Suspension Of Elected Officials

The Supreme Court has upheld the President’s constitutional power to declare a state of emergency in any state where there is a threat of breakdown of law and order or a slide into chaos and anarchy. In a majority decision of six to one delivered on Monday, the court ruled that such a declaration can include suspending elected officials, provided the suspension is for a limited time and strictly tied to restoring normalcy.​ Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Mohammed Idris held that Section 305 of the Constitution empowers the President to deploy extraordinary measures once emergency rule is proclaimed. He noted that the section does not specify the exact nature of those measures, giving the President discretion on how best to stabilise the affected state.​ The case arose from a suit by Adamawa State and 10 other Peoples Democratic Party […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 15, 2025

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Nigeria

Supreme Court Restores Death Sentence For Maryam Sanda

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the death sentence imposed on Maryam Sanda for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, and voided the federal government’s decision that had reduced her punishment to 12 years in prison. The court ruled that the executive lacked the constitutional power to alter a final judgment of the Supreme Court in a capital case through prerogative of mercy.​ In its judgment delivered in Abuja on Friday, the apex court held that the president’s approval of a reduced sentence amounted to an unlawful interference with judicial powers. The justices maintained that once the Supreme Court has given a final decision in a criminal matter, especially one involving the death penalty, that verdict can only be revisited through the court’s own lawful procedures and not by executive action.​ The court restated that Sanda’s conviction for […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 12, 2025

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Nigeria

S’Court orders FG to fully implement direct LG allocation judgment

The Supreme Court has criticised the Federal Government for failing to fully implement its July 2024 judgment directing that local governments’ allocations from the Federation Account be paid directly to them.​ In a lead judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris in a suit filed by the Osun State Attorney General over alleged withheld LG funds, the court said there was no credible evidence that the Attorney General of the Federation had taken concrete steps to operationalise the earlier ruling in AG Federation v AG Abia and others, and ordered that the decision be implemented forthwith.​ While striking out the Osun suit in a 6–1 majority decision, the court held that the Osun AG lacked locus standi to sue on behalf of local governments because councils are constitutionally recognised, autonomous entities with their own legal capacity to sue and be sued, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 6, 2025

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Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro Sent to Prison – Lawyer

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, previously under house arrest since August, was transferred to prison on Saturday. His lawyer, Celso Vilardi, confirmed the move but said he was not informed of the specific reasons. Bolsonaro, 70, faces a 27-year sentence for his role in a failed coup attempt in 2022. His legal team had argued for continued house arrest, citing health concerns. The Supreme Court has barred Bolsonaro from contesting future elections. His imprisonment comes as part of a wider crackdown on political unrest and conspiracies in Brazil.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 22, 2025

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Prison Looms for Brazil’s Bolsonaro After Court Rejects His Appeal

Brazil’s far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent prison after Supreme Court judges unanimously rejected his appeal against a 27-year sentence for masterminding a failed coup following his 2022 election loss to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, convicted in September, was found guilty of plotting to prevent Lula from taking office, with prosecutors alleging the scheme included plans to assassinate Lula and a Supreme Court judge—a plot averted due to lack of military support. With this latest decision, Bolsonaro’s legal team has only five days to file a final appeal, which can be swiftly quashed by lead judge Alexandre de Moraes. Once the final judgment is published—expected as early as next week—a warrant for Bolsonaro’s arrest will likely be issued the same day. The sentence, already reduced for age, was based on Bolsonaro’s role in instigating a violent […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 15, 2025

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