1 hour ago Gov Fubara says defection, legitimacy of 27 lawmakers makers, not before Supreme court but still at federal high court

Embattled Gov Sim Fubara of Rivers State has broken government’s silence over the Supreme Court rulings Friday, February 28, 2025, read more Gov Fubara says defection, legitimacy of 27 lawmakers makers, not before Supreme court but still at federal high court

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1 hour ago Rivers awaits legal briefing to act on Supreme Court ruling — Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information on Friday, Joe Johnson, Fubara said his administration is reviewing the implications of the judgment, particularly Read More

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2 h. ago BREAKING: Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Ramadan begins Saturday

Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in the Kingdom. The month of Ramadan is the ninth of the 12 months of the Islamic calendar. PUNCH Online reports that the Saudi Royal Court said Taraweeh prayer will be Read More

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3 h. ago Ramadan: Fasting Begins Saturday As Saudi Arabia Confirms Sighting Crescent Moon

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday. The Kingdom’s Supreme Court confirmed the sighting on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, a time of fasting, prayer, and spiritual […]

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3 h. ago VIDEO: Paul Okoye blames Peter for Jude’s detention, seeks elder brother’s release

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly called RudeBoy of Psquare, has stated that his twin brother, Peter, is the one behind the legal troubles of their elder brother, Jude. At the court’s sitting on Friday for Jude’s bail application, Paul promised to secure Jude’s release, insisting that he is standing for the truth.  Recall that the Read More

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3 h. ago JAMB challenges court order nullifying age restriction policy

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has stated that it has sought a stay of execution on a landmark ruling that nullified its minimum age policy around tertiary school admissions. According to a report by TheCable on Friday, JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin,  said the board has filed an appeal against Read More

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4 h. ago Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7

Tribune Online Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 ustice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has adjourned further hearing in the suit filed by the removed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, against the House and its new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, to Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Lagos Speaker: Lawyers at loggerheads over Assembly brief as court fixes date for hearing

By Lukman Olabiyi Drama ensued at the Lagos State court on Friday when two lawyers simultaneously claimed to represent the Lagos State House of Assembly in a suit filed by Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, challenging his removal as Speaker.   Obasa filed the suit (ID/9047GCM/2025) before Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, contesting the constitutionality of the Lagos State […] The post Lagos Speaker: Lawyers at loggerheads over Assembly brief as court fixes date for hearing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3

A federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, heard Jude Okoye’s bail plea on Friday in connection with money laundering allegations. On Wednesday, Okoye, the eldest brother and former manager of the defunct music group Psquare, was charged with laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Okoye and […] The post N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lawyers clash over Lagos assembly representation in Obasa removal suit

A mild drama ensued on Friday at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja when two lawyers laid claim to being the official counsel for the Lagos State House of Assembly during the hearing of a suit filed by Mudashiru Obasa, challenging his removal as Speaker of the Assembly. Obasa, in suit number ID/9047GCM/2025 Read More

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6 h. ago Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers

Tribune Online Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers The Supreme Court said that no money should be released to the Rivers state government until a lawful Appropriation Law is enacted under the Martin Amaewhule leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Court remands Austin Okai over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation

Tribune Online Court remands Austin Okai over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation A Magistrate Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday granted the demand of the prosecution in the cyberstalking and criminal defamation case against Mr Austin Okai to enable the Department of State Services (DSS) to conclude their investigations into the allegations. Court remands Austin Okai over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation Tribune Online

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7 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen

Tribune Online BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen The Supreme Court has declared the local government election held on October 5, 2024, by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission invalid. BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen Tribune Online

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7 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Bars Disbursement Of Funds To Rivers

The Supreme Court has prohibited the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other agencies from disbursing funds to the Rivers State government until it rectifies what the court has termed a blatant disregard for court orders. In a judgement that lasted one hour and thirty-six minutes on Friday, Justice […]

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7 h. ago Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule

The Supreme Court has upheld a Federal High Court ruling that prohibits the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the read more Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule-led assembly

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7 h. ago Abia residents protest excessive electricity bills, petition NERC

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   Residents of Evina axis, a suburb of Aba, in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State, have protested what they described as crazy bills from Aba Power and have therefore petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) for intervention. In a petition addressed to the officer in charge, NERC […] The post Abia residents protest excessive electricity bills, petition NERC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers 

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully constituted House of Assembly, with Martins Amaewhule as the Speaker. In a unanimous […] The post BREAKING: Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa

Tribune Online Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa Twenty-nine lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for the hearing of a suit brought against the House and its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, by the removed Speaker of the House. Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Lagos Speaker: Court fixes March 7 for hearing of all pending applications in Obasa’s suit

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja , has fixed March 7 , for hearing of all pending applications in the suit filed by former Speaker of the State House Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa had dragged the state government, the Assembly to court over what he termed as […] The post Lagos Speaker: Court fixes March 7 for hearing of all pending applications in Obasa’s suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday,  February 28,  2025 arraigned a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji and four others before Justice Lilian Abai of the Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia on a 16- count charge bordering on money laundering. Details later… The post JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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