The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered the stay of execution of the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.

In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice A. B. Mohammed, berated Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja for flouting an order it made on May 22, which directed him to suspend proceedings before him.

The appellate court held that Justice Lifu’s action amounted to an affront on the hierarchy of courts.

It held that the lower court’s action was “the highest form of judicial impertinence,” stressing that the Supreme Court previously held that a judge who acted in such manner “is unfit for the bench as it amounts to judicial rascality.”

“Courts are enjoined to protect their integrity.

This Court has supervisory authority over the trial court. The decision of the lower court to proceed with the judgment despite the express order of this court is a brazen violation of the hierarchy of the court and the 1999 Constitution.“

This court has the duty to invoke its powers in ensuring that its orders are made.

Gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos leaving three security operatives dead in the early hours of today, 16th June 2026.

This was revealed by the Plateau State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo.

“Regrettably, three security personnel lost their lives during the incident.”

The command disclosed that security has been beefed up around the facility following the attack.

“Security reinforcements have been deployed, and patrols have been intensified around the general area by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah,” SP Alabo stated.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, over his absence in court for his trial.
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‎In a ruling on an oral application made by the lawyer to the Department of State Services (DSS), Akinkolu Kehinde, SAN, the judge, Mohammed Umar, also issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
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‎The DSS is prosecuting Sowore for allegedly making false claims against the person of President Bola Tinubu by referring to him as “a criminal” in a post he made on his “X” and Facebook accounts.
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‎Justice Umar had, on June 5, fixed Tuesday for ruling on application by Sowore, through his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, seeking the judge’s recusal from the case.
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‎However, when the case was called, neither Sowore nor his lawyer was in court.
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‎The court was then informed that the defendant had sent a letter seeking an adjournment of the matter. But responding, the DSS counsel opposed the application for adjournment sought.

‎Kehinde argued that there was no reason adduced by the defendant for the application.
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‎He, therefore, prayed the court to revoke his bail and issue a bench warrant for his arrest.