3 h. ago Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers

•Sacks Rivers’ council chairmen, orders Amaewhule-led Assembly to resume legislative duties     From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AG-F) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully […] The post Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago We await implications of Supreme Court judgment – Rivers govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Government said it is waiting for a detailed briefing on the implications of the Supreme Court judgement delivered on Friday. State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joe Johnson, gave the hint in a statement he issued in Port Harcourt. Johnson said the government had taken notes of reports […] The post We await implications of Supreme Court judgment – Rivers govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ECOWAS court dismisses suits on Kudirat Abiola’s assassination

The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has dismissed a case filed against the Federal Government of Nigeria on the assassination of the late Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, M.K.O Abiola. The suit was filed by three members of the Abiola’s family, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola and Read More

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7 h. ago If young people believe they have a stake in the future, they’ll build, not destroy —Victoria Ndu, SDGs advocate; founder, NTYMS Initiative

Tribune Online If young people believe they have a stake in the future, they’ll build, not destroy —Victoria Ndu, SDGs advocate; founder, NTYMS Initiative Victoria Ndu is a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocate; the founder of the Too Young to Make Sense (NTYMS) Initiative, and the Akwa Ibom State lead and community manager of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about her work, youth matters, and other issues affecting young […] If young people believe they have a stake in the future, they’ll build, not destroy —Victoria Ndu, SDGs advocate; founder, NTYMS Initiative Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Rivers community falls into ruin as oil spill destroys livelihoods

An environmental catastrophe is unfolding in the Kalabari Kingdom, Rivers State, where an unchecked oil spill has poisoned the waters, decimated livelihoods, and left an entire community in despair. Fishermen return with empty nets, mothers struggle to feed their children, and a looming health crisis threatens lives, write ELLIOT OVADJE and DENNIS NAKU The people, Read More

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10 h. ago PANDEF urges S’Court to review judgment on Rivers allocation

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called for a reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the suspension of allocations to Rivers State. The apex court had, on Friday, upheld a Federal High Court’s decision directing the Central Bank of Nigeria to withhold funds meant for local government areas in Rivers State. In a statement Read More

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11 h. ago ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the legitimacy of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. The apex court also upheld a previous ruling barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations […] The post ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Aftermath of Supreme Court ruling: Amaewhule salutes FCT Minister

…Orders all appointees and LGA chairmen to leave offie with immediate effect The speaker of the Rivers State House of read more Aftermath of Supreme Court ruling: Amaewhule salutes FCT Minister

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12 h. ago Police arrest five suspects over killing of four Edo farmers

The Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested five suspects who were allegedly involved in the killings of farmers in two separate communities in the State. Recall that two persons were killed in Eware Community in  Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State  on Thursday by suspected Fulani  herdsmen, and two Read More

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13 h. 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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13 h. 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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17 h. ago Defections: ‘Your Allegations Misplaced’, INEC Replies Gov Fubara

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to the statement credited to the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in which the Commission was accused of selective implementation of elections to fill vacancies arising from the defection of serving members of the National and State Assemblies from one political party to another. A statement […]

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18 h. ago INEC warns against premature action on Rivers assembly vacancies

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday issued a warning regarding the handling of vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly, following allegations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had accused INEC of selectively implementing elections to fill vacancies caused by political defections, particularly in light of the ongoing factional crisis in the Assembly. Read More

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18 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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18 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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19 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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19 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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19 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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20 h. ago Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

Other African nations are now leading the charge in newly discovered crude oil reserves, while Nigeria was notably absent from read more Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

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20 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court blocks Rivers funds, recognises Amaewhule assembly

The Supreme Court on Friday made the pronouncement stopping the Central Bank of Nigeria from releasing funds to Rivers State government until the Rivers House of Assembly is properly constituted by the 1999 Constitution. The apex court also affirmed the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers House of Assembly members as valid members of the house. Details shortly…. Read More

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