1 week ago Any Peter Obi Supporter Not In ADC Is ‘DisObidient’ — Kenneth Okonkwo

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged supporters of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, to formally join the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying Obi’s loyalists who remain outside the ADC can no longer claim to be true “Obidients.” Okonkwo made the call on Friday while speaking […] The post Any Peter Obi Supporter Not In ADC Is ‘DisObidient’ — Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers Senators, Reps’ defection to APC strengthens political stability, transformation under Tinubu’s administration – Fubara 

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, has commended Tuesday’s defection of two Senators and members of the House of Representatives read more Rivers Senators, Reps’ defection to APC strengthens political stability, transformation under Tinubu’s administration – Fubara 

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3 w. ago 2027: Tinubu’s ‘Landslide Victory In Rivers Assured’ With Fubara’s Defection To APC — Ohanaeze Youths

The Ohanaeze Youth Movement has declared that President Bola Tinubu is now assured of a landslide victory in Rivers State in the upcoming 2027 elections following the defection of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group described the governor’s move as a historic political development that has significantly reshaped the political […]

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3 w. ago How Supreme Court ruling on Rivers’ emergency rule rewrites Nigeria’s federalism

Strengthens centre, further weakens states In a landmark ruling with far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s federal structure, the Supreme Court recently read more How Supreme Court ruling on Rivers’ emergency rule rewrites Nigeria’s federalism

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4 w. ago Rivers funds intact, rose to N600bn during emergency rule — Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the state’s treasury remained intact during the period of emergency rule, disclosing that he left over

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4 w. ago I met over N600bn in Rivers coffers after emergency rule — Fubara

Rivers State Governor Fubara reveals he met over N600bn in state coffers, assuring prudent management of Rivers State finances amid legislative criticism. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-met-over-n600bn-in-rivers-coffers-after-emergency-rule-fubara/

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4 w. ago Supreme Court judgement on Rivers emergency rule, a win for Nigerians – AGF

"Nigeria is for all of us, and I assure Nigerians of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration's commitment to uphold

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4 w. ago ‘Win For Our Fledgling Democracy,’ Fagbemi Hails Supreme Court Ruling On Emergency Rule

The minister said the judgment had removed doubts surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The post ‘Win For Our Fledgling Democracy,’ Fagbemi Hails Supreme Court Ruling On Emergency Rule appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Rivers Emergency Rule: Supreme Court Verdict, A Win For Nigerians — Fagbemi

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said the judgement of the Supreme Court affirming the power of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency is a win for all Nigerians. He said the judgement is a further consolidation to Nigeria’s fledging democracy and has […]

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4 w. ago ADC to Supreme Court: Your ruling on emergency rule endangers federalism, democracy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Supreme Court of creating a “constitutional tyrant” in the President by affirming his power to suspend elected governors and

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last month Kenneth Okonkwo faults Supreme Court’s verdict on Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule

Okonkwo argued that this ruling gives Tinubu a dangerous "right to suspend 36 governors and rule Nigeria with the military," undermining democracy. 

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last month State of emergency: Kenneth Okonkwo criticises Supreme Court judgment

Lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo expresses concerns over the Supreme Court judgment on emergency powers, warning it sets a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democrac Read More: https://punchng.com/state-of-emergency-kenneth-okonkwo-criticises-supreme-court-judgment/

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last month Why Supreme Court Should Have Declined Comment On Rivers Emergency Rule — Kenneth Okonkwo

He faulted the Supreme Court for striking out the suit for want of jurisdiction and yet proceeding to determine the case on its merits before dismissing it. The post Why Supreme Court Should Have Declined Comment On Rivers Emergency Rule — Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Channels Television.

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last month Banditry: Abdulrazaq pushes back as PDP demands emergency rule

Kwara’s PDP demands a state of emergency over claims linking the state govt to banditry. Gov. Abdulrazaq’s aide calls the move baseless political maneuveri Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-abdulrazaq-pushes-back-as-pdp-demands-emergency-rule/

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last month Rivers emergency: S’Court verdict dangerous for democracy, says PDP

The PDP criticises the Supreme Court’s Rivers emergency verdict, warning the decision sets a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy and federalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-emergency-scourt-verdict-dangerous-for-democracy-says-pdp/

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