2 h. ago No bank debits for tax defaults without court rulings – Oyedele

Nigerian tax authorities cannot make bank debits for tax defaults without a full judicial process, says Taiwo Oyedele. Learn about the legal steps. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-bank-debits-for-tax-defaults-without-court-rulings-oyedele/

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21 h. ago US Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Deploy National Guard To Chicago

The United States Supreme Court, on Tuesday, blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, marking a significant setback for the White House amid ongoing tensions over federal authority in domestic law enforcement. In an unsigned order, the Court ruled that the administration […]

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3 d. 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 d. ago My wife dented my image, took our marital crises to radio stations — Husband

•He ran away from home after I was delivered of twins —Wife Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has ruled that a couple, Folaji and Ifedayo should go their different ways after it pronounced their marriage dissolved. The court president, Mrs S.M Akintayo, who gave the judgment, stated that this was […]

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4 d. ago Tinubu Threatens Executive Order, Direct FAAC Deduction To Enforce LG Autonomy Ruling

On July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Federal Government’s suit seeking to enforce financial independence for local governments. The post Tinubu Threatens Executive Order, Direct FAAC Deduction To Enforce LG Autonomy Ruling appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. 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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7 d. ago “Court Has Ruled Regina Must Undergo Drug Rehab, Be Assessed By Social Welfare Before Accessing Children” – Ned Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko has rejected claims by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, that she has been denied access to their children, insisting that a court has already set conditions she must meet before contact can be restored. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his communications team and shared on his X account, Nwoko […] The post “Court Has Ruled Regina Must Undergo Drug Rehab, Be Assessed By Social Welfare Before Accessing Children” – Ned Nwoko appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. ago 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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8 d. ago 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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8 d. ago Emergency Rule: Supreme Court Judgement Threatens Democracy – PDP

PDP decribed the apex court’s  ruling as a “dangerous democratic bend with far-reaching implications” for federalism and constitutional governance. The post Emergency Rule: Supreme Court Judgement Threatens Democracy – PDP appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Emergency rule: PDP says Supreme Court verdict threatens democracy

“The Apex Court struck out the suit based on an absence of a cause of action but went on to comment on the issues raised

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9 d. ago Monday News Recap: Supreme Court Upholds Emergency Rule, Fuel Price Crash, Kogi Church Attack, Lai Mohammed On Lekki Toll Gate +More

Dive in to catch up on the major headlines, explore emerging trends, and stay connected to the conversations that matter most to you. The post Monday News Recap: Supreme Court Upholds Emergency Rule, Fuel Price Crash, Kogi Church Attack, Lai Mohammed On Lekki Toll Gate +More appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Alleged Corruption: Court To Rule On Ngige’s Bail Application On December 18

Counsel for Chris Ngige, a former minister, pleaded with the judge to admit the former Anambra State governor to bail on various reasons, but mainly on health grounds. The post Alleged Corruption: Court To Rule On Ngige’s Bail Application On December 18 appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Court to rule on Ngige’s bail, Thursday

Justice Hassan had ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Kuje correctional facility ...

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9 d. ago Supreme Court Upholds President’s Power To Declare Emergency Rule, Suspend Elected Officials

Justice Mohammed Idris held that the Constitution empowers the President to deploy extraordinary measures to restore normalcy where emergency rule is declared. The post Supreme Court Upholds President’s Power To Declare Emergency Rule, Suspend Elected Officials appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of Trump’s plan to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens born in the U.S. Read More: https://punchng.com/supreme-court-to-rule-on-trumps-bid-to-end-birthright-citizenship/

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3 w. ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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