29 h. ago Rivers indigenes drag Tinubu, Ibas, RSIEC to Court over planned LG election

Tribune Online Rivers indigenes drag Tinubu, Ibas, RSIEC to Court over planned LG election They questioned the validity of the conduct of the council elections during the period of state of emergency when there is no “public order”.... Rivers indigenes drag Tinubu, Ibas, RSIEC to Court over planned LG election Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Rivers indigenes ask court to stop conduct of council election

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has been asked to stop the scheduled August 30, local government election in Rivers State, by the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas. A suit by some indigenes of the state comprising Fredrick Ededeh, Benita Samuel, Jane Madubuike, Boma Aggo and […] The post Rivers indigenes ask court to stop conduct of council election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Gov Otu returns from Diaspora engagements, says Cross River in upward swing

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has declared that the state is witnessing an upward trajectory following weeks of strategic engagements with Cross Riverians in the Diaspora. Speaking to journalists at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, upon his return after attending a convention of Cross River Indigenes In the […] The post Gov Otu returns from Diaspora engagements, says Cross River in upward swing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago SERAP, NGE sue Gov Bago, NBC over intimidation of Badeggi FM

By Seyi Babalola The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have dragged Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to court over alleged intimidation, threats, and plans to shut down Minna-based Badeggi FM. In a suit filed at the Federal High Court in […] The post SERAP, NGE sue Gov Bago, NBC over intimidation of Badeggi FM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Rivers stakeholders write Tinubu, express concern over LG election issues

Rivers indigenes from diverse walks of life, via a group known as Major Stakeholders, have penned an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, expressing reservations over the proposed conduct of local government elections in the state. Titled: “Rivers LG Election: A Serious Threat To Democracy And Repeated Violation Of The Constitution — Urgent Warning From […] The post Rivers stakeholders write Tinubu, express concern over LG election issues appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Gov Otu woos Cross Riverians in Diaspora, unveils development desk

  From Ndubuisi Orji Governor Bassey Otu of Cross Rivers State has urged indigenes in the diaspora to invest in the state’s development. He made the call at the maiden edition of the Diaspora Convention held in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with the theme: “Diaspora Contribution to the Development and Sustainability of Cross River State.” The […] The post Gov Otu woos Cross Riverians in Diaspora, unveils development desk appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Stakeholders in PH hail Tinubu’s two years in office, demand deeper development plan for Niger Delta

Hundreds of stakeholders, traditional rulers, youth leaders, students, and indigenes of the Niger Delta region gathered in Port Harcourt, River read more Stakeholders in PH hail Tinubu’s two years in office, demand deeper development plan for Niger Delta

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3 w. ago EFCC to appeal court ruling acquitting Fayose in ₦6.9bn money laundering trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in read more EFCC to appeal court ruling acquitting Fayose in ₦6.9bn money laundering trial

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3 w. ago Lawyers drag Tinubu, AGF, others to court over Zamfara politics

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has been asked to compel President Bola  Tinubu, to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State over the security and political crisis in the state The suit filed by some public interest lawyers and the Incorporated Trustees One Love Foundation are further […] The post Lawyers drag Tinubu, AGF, others to court over Zamfara politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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