5 h. ago Supreme Court Ruling: Wike Mocks Atiku, Bala Mohammed, Questions Their Support For Fubara

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, took a jab at Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party during the 2023 presidential election and party’s Governors Forum Chairman Bala Mohammed, following the Supreme Court’s judgment against the Rivers State government. Wike questioned whether they would continue supporting […] The post Supreme Court Ruling: Wike Mocks Atiku, Bala Mohammed, Questions Their Support For Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 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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12 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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19 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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20 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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21 h. ago Ramadan: Fasting Begins Saturday As Saudi Arabia Confirms Sighting Crescent Moon

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday. The Kingdom’s Supreme Court confirmed the sighting on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, a time of fasting, prayer, and spiritual […]

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25 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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25 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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25 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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25 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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25 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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27 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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29 h. ago Bauchi gov to strengthen border security amid rising threats

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has pledged his administration’s commitment to fostering security and the well-being of the state citizenry. Bala made the pledge during the opening of the State Security Council meeting behind closed doors at the Executive Chamber of the Government House Bauchi on Thursday. The governor expressed his concern on the rising Read More

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31 h. ago Lottery regulation: Implications of Supreme Court’s landmark judgment

Tribune Online Lottery regulation: Implications of Supreme Court’s landmark judgment ON November 22, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment that significantly altered the regulatory landscape of the lottery and gaming industry in the country.. The court unanimously held that lottery regulation does not fall within the legislative competence of the National Assembly, as it is not expressly provided for in the Constitution of […] Lottery regulation: Implications of Supreme Court’s landmark judgment Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Why we renamed NYSC camp after renowned educationist – Bauchi gov

The Bauchi State Government has explained the rationale behind renaming the National Youth Service Corps permanent orientation camp in the state after a renowned educationist, Mallam Yusuf Muhammad Baba. The decision was reached during a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed. While briefing the journalists on the decision on Thursday, the Bauchi Read More

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52 h. ago An arbitration clause does not strip a court of its jurisdiction to hear and resolve a dispute

MAINSTREET BANK CAPITAL LTD & ANOR v. NIGERIA REINSURANCE CORPORATION PLC. SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA (MOHAMMAD; KEKERE-EKUN; NWEZE; SANUSI; EKO, read more An arbitration clause does not strip a court of its jurisdiction to hear and resolve a dispute

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4 d. ago An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (1)

Tribune Online An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (1) Last week, the Nigerian Bar Association organized a State of the Nation session on local government autonomy and the effect of the judgment of the Supreme Court. This is how it should be, for lawyers to be directly involved in the affairs of the nation with a view to influencing them for the benefit of […] An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (1) Tribune Online

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