{"id":199591,"date":"2026-04-26T19:22:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/court-rules-on-shuaibs-opposition-to-nipss-hostel-key"},"modified":"2026-04-26T20:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T19:43:10","slug":"court-rules-on-shuaibs-opposition-to-nipss-hostel-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/court-rules-on-shuaibs-opposition-to-nipss-hostel-key","title":{"rendered":"Court Rules on Shuaib’s Opposition to NIPSS Hostel Key"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Founder of PRNigeria, Malam Yushau Shuaib, has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss an application by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) seeking to compel him to surrender the key to his hostel accommodation while his suit against the institute is still pending.<\/p>\n

In a counter-affidavit filed in response to NIPSS\u2019s motion, Shuaib described the request as baseless, frivolous, and prejudicial, arguing that it touches directly on issues already before the court in his substantive suit challenging his withdrawal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47.<\/p>\n

Shuaib, the plaintiff in suit FHC\/ABJ\/CS\/1329\/2025, maintained that the institute\u2019s application was an attempt to obtain \u201cunmerited relief through the back door\u201d and could amount to pre-judging the case at an interlocutory stage.<\/p>\n

According to him, the sum of \u20a618.3 million he paid for the course covered accommodation for the entire duration, and the hostel suite was allocated on that basis.<\/p>\n

He argued that his participation in the programme had not been lawfully terminated, noting that the legality of his suspension and withdrawal remains a central issue for determination by the court.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe question whether my suspension… has rightly terminated my participation and my right to retain the use of facilities, including the accommodation, are issues for the substantive suit,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Shuaib further alleged that he had already been denied access to the accommodation, even as his personal belongings\u2014including electronics, documents, and other valuables\u2014remain in the room without adequate safeguards.<\/p>\n

The PRNigeria publisher accused NIPSS of acting in bad faith, insisting that granting the application would create the impression that his withdrawal was valid and his rights extinguished.<\/p>\n

He also contended that the relief sought by the institute amounts to a final order, which cannot be granted at an interlocutory stage without full hearing of the substantive case.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe defendant is attempting to use an interlocutory application to achieve what it cannot lawfully obtain without a final judgment,\u201d he argued.<\/p>\n

Shuaib maintained that the balance of convenience favours maintaining the status quo, noting that the institute would suffer no harm if the accommodation remains undisturbed, while he risks loss of property and prejudice to his case.<\/p>\n

The dispute stems from Shuaib\u2019s withdrawal from SEC 47, which he claims was unlawful and based on unsubstantiated allegations less than three months into the programme.<\/p>\n

Filed through his counsel, Malam Yunus Abdulsalam, SAN, the suit seeks: Reinstatement into SEC 47 with full rights and privileges; \u20a61 billion in general and aggravated damages for alleged emotional and reputational harm and \u20a6100 million as litigation costs<\/p>\n

A perpetual injunction restraining NIPSS from further harassment or intimidation<\/p>\n

He also challenged the institute\u2019s alleged access to his private email, describing it as a violation of his constitutional right to privacy under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution.<\/p>\n

Justice Binta Fatima Nyako has fixed May 6, 2026, for hearing of the matter.<\/p>\n

The outcome of the case is expected to address not only Shuaib\u2019s status in the SEC 47 programme but also broader questions relating to due process, contractual obligations, and data privacy within public institutions.<\/p>\n

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