3 h. ago Supreme Court Verdict: “Fayose Warned You But You Didn’t Listen” – Wike’s Aide Mocks Gov Fubara

Special Adviser on Public Communication to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka has mocked Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State after Supreme Court judgement. In a video post shared via his Facebook page on Sunday, Olayinka said that Governor Fubara is already seeing spirits following the recent court’s rulings in […] The post Supreme Court Verdict: “Fayose Warned You But You Didn’t Listen” – Wike’s Aide Mocks Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

4 h. ago Rivers Crisis: ACJHR Hails Fubara’s Resolve On Supreme Court Verdicts

A continental human rights group, African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has lauded the Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resolve on the recent Supreme Court judgement which he gracious accepted to implement after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC). ACJHR, in a statement by its coordinator, commended the impressive statewide broadcast delivered […]

Events

16 h. ago Fubara dismisses impeachment rumour, Rivers elders caution FG

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, dismissed fears of impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court judgment recognising the 27 lawmakers loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike. In its far-reaching verdict on Friday, the apex court ordered the Federal Government to stop financial allocation to Rivers State until Fubara retraces his steps and presents the budget to Read More

Politics

19 h. ago APP Backs Fubara’s Decision On Supreme Court Verdict, Vows To Clear Another Rivers LG Polls

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has thrown its weight behind the decision of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to implement the Supreme Court’s verdict on the local government elections in the State. The party, which won 22 out of the 23 local government chairmanship seats in Rivers State, described Fubara’s decision as statemanly and […]

Politics

20 h. ago FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement

Barely few days after a judgement from the Supreme Court, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has agreed to conduct new election across 23 local government areas in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following a recent verdict made by the court which declared the LG poll conducted in the state on […] The post FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

33 h. ago N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation

Pan Niger Delta Youths has condemned Supreme Court over its recent verdict on Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation. PANDYEF in a statement on Saturday, by its Spokesman Chika Adiele, described the apex Court’s judgement as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The group noted that the court verdict was […] The post N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

36 h. ago The Legal implications of the Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers State crisis

The issues in contention arose from appeals challenging the orders of the High Courts against the Rivers State Government and read more The Legal implications of the Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers State crisis

Events

36 h. ago Implications of Friday’s Supreme Court rulings on Rivers political crisis

On the surface, the Friday, February 28, 2025 rulings by the Supreme Court simply handed back the reigns of power read more Implications of Friday’s Supreme Court rulings on Rivers political crisis

Politics

39 h. ago N’Delta youths fault S’Court order to seize Rivers allocation

THE Pan Niger Delta Youths has described the Supreme Court order to the Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The Niger Delta group said the court verdict was capable of truncating the peace and sustainable development being provided by the State Governor, Siminalayi Read More

Politics

51 h. ago FAAC allocation: Reconsider your ruling on Rivers, PANDEF urges Supreme Court

Tribune Online FAAC allocation: Reconsider your ruling on Rivers, PANDEF urges Supreme Court The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed profound concern and dismay over the recent Supreme Court pronouncement, which halted the disbursement of funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to Rivers State. PANDEF urged the apex court to reconsider its decision in the supreme interest of economic stability, social justice, and national unity. […] FAAC allocation: Reconsider your ruling on Rivers, PANDEF urges Supreme Court Tribune Online

Politics

56 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.

Politics

60 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.

Politics

62 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.

Politics

67 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

Politics

68 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.

Events

68 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

Politics

2 d. 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

Politics

2 d. 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

Politics

3 d. 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 […]

Politics

3 d. 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

Politics