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Elections 2007 Events Leading Up to and After the 2007 Elections 
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2007 Elections: The Controversial Supreme Court Verdict
January 3, 2009
It was a long awaited verdict and the political tension was almost threatening the pace of governance. When the Supreme Court finally resolved to deliver judgment on the disputed 2007 Presidential Elections last Friday, distinguished Nigerians...
Supreme Court Judgement - Summaries Of Justices' Arguments For And Against Yar'Adua, Buhari, Atiku
December 13, 2008
Aftermath Of Supreme Court Judgment - Where Do We Go From Here?
December 13, 2008
These are issues at a time that the Uwais Committee has recommended far-reaching reorganization of the Electoral Commission and restructuring of the system. In what ways will the decisions of the Supreme Court in this case help in conducting...
President, PDP Extends Hand Of Fellowship
December 12, 2008
In a swift reaction to the Supreme Court’s judgment confirming his victory at the 2007 election, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua said he was humbled by the court’s judgment which upheld his election and that of Vice President, Goodluck Jonathan.
Supreme Court Let The Judiciary Down —Buhari
December 12, 2008
Defeated All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) presidential candidate in the last general election, Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Supreme Court has let down the judiciary by its decision to reject his case for the nullification of...
Supreme Court Judgement - A Lost Chance To Salvage Democracy, By Atiku Abubakar
December 12, 2008
Our democracy is the real loser because there are widespread fears that desperate politicians could be emboldened to continue rigging future elections with increasing audacity. This verdict is not a personal loss to me but a collective loss...
Nigeria’s Supreme Court Validates Yar’adua’s Election - Sahara Reporters
December 12, 2008
A seven-man panel of the Nigerian Supreme Court today delivered a predictable verdict upholding the legitimacy of Umaru Yar’adua’s “election” in April 2007.
Nigeria Court Upholds Presidential Election
December 12, 2008
ABUJA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Supreme Court upheld the election of President Umaru Yar'Adua on Friday, giving him the mandate to lead Africa's most populous nation through a global financial crisis and tumbling oil prices.
Federal Government May Split INEC
December 11, 2008
If the Federal Government accepts the recommendations of the National Electoral Reform Committee, the Independent National Electoral Commission may be split into three agencies. The two agencies that may spring out of INEC are political parties...
Editorial - Oshiomhole's Victory At The Appeal Court
November 19, 2008
LAST week, the Court of Appeal sitting in Benin City gave its long-awaited verdict in the matter of Osunbor v. Oshiomhole over the April 2007 governorship election in Edo State. In its well-considered judgement, the five justices unanimously ...
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