4 d. ago NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy

Tribune Online NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy THE president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has warned state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. Several months after the Supreme Court granted full financial autonomy to local […] NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy

NULGE inaugurates new leadership From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has issued a strong warning to state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. […] The post Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ALGON lauds implementation of Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy for LGAs in Nigeria

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Association of Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has lauded the progress recorded in the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgement on the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association, Odunayo Ategbero observed that despite a few challenges and hitches, the committee […] The post ALGON lauds implementation of Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy for LGAs in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Supreme Court judgment validates Okoye as National Secretary — PDP

Tribune Online Supreme Court judgment validates Okoye as National Secretary — PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming Sunday Udeh Okoye as the substantive National Secretary of the party, describing the ruling as a victory for democracy and party supremacy. Supreme Court judgment validates Okoye as National Secretary — PDP Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Crisis driven by ego not Supreme Court judgment –NBA President

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the emergency rule declaration in Rivers as unconstitutional. The President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, said in a statement that declaration of emergency rule remained an extraordinary measure that must be invoked strictly within constitutional limits. “The NBA affirms its commitment to upholding the constitution, defending democratic governance, and ensuring […] The post Crisis driven by ego not Supreme Court judgment –NBA President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rivers: State of emergency dangerous affront to democracy – NBA

Urges NASS to reject it’s ratification From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has asked the national assembly to “reject any unconstitutional attempt to ratify the removal” of Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers state. The NBA said President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara is illegal and a “dangerous affront” to the country’s […] The post Rivers: State of emergency dangerous affront to democracy – NBA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NBA condemns state of emergency in Rivers, calls governor’s removal “unconstitutional”

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a strong rebuke of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of read more NBA condemns state of emergency in Rivers, calls governor’s removal “unconstitutional”

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1 week ago Rivers: Retired judges, others fault Supreme Court’s judgment

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja An Independent Judicial Accountability Panel (IJAP), has warned politicians to avoid undue influence on the nation’s judiciary while faulting the Supreme Court over its judgment on the political crisis in Rivers State. The 11-member group whose membership comprises three retired justices further tasked judicial officers to be mindful of their oath […] The post Rivers: Retired judges, others fault Supreme Court’s judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Budget letter: Rivers, Assembly differ, Fubara urges House to reconvene

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Sunday, accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of insincerity in the implementation of the recent Supreme Court judgment, ordering him to present the 2025 budget afresh. The lawmakers, who are loyal to Fubara’s estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike, alleged that contrary to Fubara’s claim to have written the House for Read More

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1 week ago Rivers State Assembly accuses Governor Fubara of ignoring Supreme Court ruling

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of failing to implement the Supreme Court’s judgment requiring read more Rivers State Assembly accuses Governor Fubara of ignoring Supreme Court ruling

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1 week ago Rivers Assembly accuses Fubara of stalling budget process, denies receiving gov’s letter

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment, particularly the directive requiring him to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the lawmakers. The Martin Amaewhule-led House, which is loyal to the former governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Read More

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1 week ago Judicial panel warns politicians against undue influence on judiciary

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja An Independent Judicial Accountability Panel (IJAP) has warned politicians to avoid undue influence on the nation’s judiciary while faulting the Supreme Court over its judgment on the political crisis in Rivers State. The 11-member group, whose membership comprises three retired justices, further tasked judicial officers to be mindful of their oath […] The post Judicial panel warns politicians against undue influence on judiciary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ActionAid judicial panel faults Supreme Court judgment on Rivers crisis

Tribune Online ActionAid judicial panel faults Supreme Court judgment on Rivers crisis The Independent Judicial Accountability Panel (IJAP) of the Citizens Led Engagements on Judicial Accountability in Post-Election Justice Delivery in Nigeria (CLEAP Justice) project of ActionAid Nigeria has faulted the Supreme Court judgments on the protracted political crisis in Rivers, saying that, the judgment left a gap as to whether the issue of the alleged defection […] ActionAid judicial panel faults Supreme Court judgment on Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kano: Appeal Court halts reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as Emir

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja stopped the reinstatement of the former Governor of Central Bank CBN, Sanusi Lamido as the Emir of Kano. The suspension by the appellate court is to await the judgment of the Supreme Court in the pending appeals over the Kano Emirate tussle. After resuming […] The post Kano: Appeal Court halts reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as Emir appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court suspends judgment on Kano Emirate tussle, awaits Supreme Court decision

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the enforcement of its earlier judgment, which had nullified a Federal High read more Court suspends judgment on Kano Emirate tussle, awaits Supreme Court decision

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2 w. ago N20bn compensation: Igboho drags AGF, DSS to Supreme Court, seeks reversal of Appeal Court judgment

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has approached the Supreme Court to seek the reversal of judgment of the Court of Appeal, which set aside  the N20 billion exemplary and aggravated damages awarded to him against the Federal Government. Department of State Services (DSS) operatives had […] The post N20bn compensation: Igboho drags AGF, DSS to Supreme Court, seeks reversal of Appeal Court judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gwandu Emirate tussle: Supreme Court fixes date for judgment after 20 years

Tribune Online Gwandu Emirate tussle: Supreme Court fixes date for judgment after 20 years The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, fixed June 6 to deliver judgment on the appeals and cross-appeal in respect of the Gwandu emirate tussle after 20 years. The appeals are specifically challenging the seven-year-old order of the Sokoto Division of the Court of Appeal, which reinstated HRH Alhaji Mustapha Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu. […] Gwandu Emirate tussle: Supreme Court fixes date for judgment after 20 years Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Fubara vows full implementation of Supreme Court judgment

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that his administration will implement, to its fullest, the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the political crisis in the State. Fubara maintained that his priority has been the protection of the interest of the state because it must be above whatever personal interest that Read More

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2 w. ago We’ll implement Supreme Court judgment fully, Fubara declares

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured that his administration will implement, to its fullest, the recent judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the political crisis in the state. The governor maintained that what.given what is important, in all of the happenings that had been witnessed, has been […] The post We’ll implement Supreme Court judgment fully, Fubara declares appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PDP crisis: Supreme Court reserves judgment in Anyanwu’s sack appeal

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Monday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the embattled Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Samuel Anyanwu, challenging his removal from office In his appeal, Anyanwu seeks to set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Enugu, which upheld the Federal High Court’s decision removing him as Read More

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