21 h. 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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31 h. ago State of emergency: Supreme Court judgement a win for Nigerians – Fagbemi

Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has described the Supreme Court’s judgement affirming President read more State of emergency: Supreme Court judgement a win for Nigerians – Fagbemi

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33 h. 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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34 h. 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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35 h. 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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36 h. ago Emergency powers: S’Court judgment dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy, says ADC

The ADC warns the Supreme Court’s judgment on presidential emergency powers is a dangerous threat to Nigeria’s federalism and constitutional governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/emergency-powers-scourt-judgment-dangerous-for-nigerias-democracy-says-adc/

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36 h. 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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38 h. ago 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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41 h. 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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50 h. ago 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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53 h. 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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54 h. 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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55 h. ago State of emergency: S’Court judgment justifies authoritarianism, threatens democracy — PDP faction 

The PDP warns a Supreme Court ruling on the President’s emergency powers could lead to authoritarianism and threaten Nigeria’s federal democratic structure Read More: https://punchng.com/state-of-emergency-scourt-judgment-justifies-authoritarianism-threatens-democracy-pdp-faction/

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57 h. 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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62 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms President’s power to declare state of emergency, suspend elected officials

The Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutional power of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos and anarchy.

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64 h. 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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