JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT - Whether the Federal High Court has jurisdiction over a matter challenging the executive/administrative action or decision of National Electric Power Authority
HELD:
"By virtue of S. 251(1)(r) of the 1999 Constitution, the Federal High Court has the exclusive jurisdiction to entertain the action for a declaration that the appellant's executive action of disconnecting electricity supply wires and leaving on the ground the live wires uninsulated is grossly negligent.
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