**Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu, Others Get a Reprieve from Court** In a recent development, the Court of Appeal in Lagos has dealt a blow to Prince Sammy Adebiyi and another as their appeal against Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and six others has been struck out. The decision was reached due to the appellants' failure to diligently prosecute their case. The appeal, which was filed in 2020, was meant to challenge the actions of the respondents. However, the appellants failed to file their brief of argument within the stipulated time, and subsequent attempts to do so were met with resistance from the court. According to reports, the court registrar informed the justices that the appellants' counsel was served with a hearing notice via email and SMS, but they failed to appear in court to argue their case. The court registrar also stated that the respondents' counsel were served with hearing notices on time, but the appellants' failure to prosecute their case diligently led to the dismissal of their appeal. The respondents' counsel, led by M.A. Bashua (SAN), argued that the appellants' motion dated November 26, 2020, was filed without diligent prosecution. They also pointed out that the appellants failed to appear in court on two separate occasions to argue their motion. The court ultimately agreed with the respondents' counsel and struck out the appeal. This decision has significant implications for the appellants, who have lost their chance to challenge the actions of the respondents. It also highlights the importance of diligent prosecution in court cases. As the court held, "an appeal that is not prosecuted diligently may be struck out, and the time for filing a brief of argument cannot be extended without a valid application." In conclusion, the Court of Appeal's decision to strike out the appeal against Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu and others serves as a reminder to litigants to be diligent in prosecuting their cases. The decision also underscores the importance of following the rules of the court to avoid unnecessary delays and costs.