3 w. ago Atiku Accuses Tinubu Of Defying Supreme Court Over Local Government Autonomy

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately disobeying a binding Supreme Court judgement directing the Federal Government to begin direct disbursement of local government allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In a statement on Wednesday, Atiku said the Tinubu administration’s refusal to enforce the judgement almost two years […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago LG autonomy: Osun Rep, Wole Oke, urges states to obey Supreme Court judgement 

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs and member representing Obokun- Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Hon Busayo Oluwole Oke, has counselled state governments across the country to comply fully with the Supreme Court rulings on Local Government autonomy, insisting that the decisions are binding and not open to legislative […]

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4 w. ago Gaming Bill: Why president must reject assault on Nigeria’s federalism

By Olajide Boladuro NIGERIA stands at a constitutional crossroads. Barely months after the Supreme Court issued a definitive judgement affirming that gaming and lottery regulation lie squarely within the authority of state governments, the National Assembly has passed the Central Gaming Bill, 2025, a piece of legislation that attempts, both in substance and in name, […]

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4 w. ago Rivers funds intact, rose to N600bn during emergency rule — Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the state’s treasury remained intact during the period of emergency rule, disclosing that he left over

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4 w. ago I met over N600bn in Rivers coffers after emergency rule — Fubara

Rivers State Governor Fubara reveals he met over N600bn in state coffers, assuring prudent management of Rivers State finances amid legislative criticism. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-met-over-n600bn-in-rivers-coffers-after-emergency-rule-fubara/

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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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