Supreme Court 16TH DECEMBER, 2005.
Justices: SALIHU MODIBBO ALFA BELGORE, J.S.C. (Presided), AKINTOLA OLUFEMI EJIWUNMI, J.S.C.
IGNATIUS CHUKWUDI PATS-ACHOLONU, J.S.C., MAHMUD MOHAMMED, J.S.C.
IKECHI FRANCIS OGBUAGU, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Judgment)
Subject Matter(s):

Object of and method of raising Preliminary Objection

Preliminary Objection to be moved before the hearing of substantive appeal.

When a public body fails to comply with procedural safeguards,

Court have no jurisdiction to intervene in internal affairs of university except where civil rights of student is breached,
The Court cannot question the motive of a university in awarding or refusing to award a degree.
Final Order: Appeal Dismissed.