”It is a direct challenge to the authority of the highest court of our country – Peter Obi tackles Tinubu govt for releasing Rivers allocation to Sole Administrator
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to release Rivers State’s withheld allocation to the newly appointed Sole Administrator. He believes this action directly challenges the authority of Nigeria’s Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had ruled on February 28 that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other federal […]
Supreme Court declares Wike’s ally, Anyanwu, as PDP national secretary
The Supreme Court has ruled that Samuel Anyanwu remains the National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This decision puts an end to a leadership dispute between Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, which had caused division among party members. The disagreement started when Anyanwu left the position to run for the Imo State governorship election, […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court declares Anyanwu authentic PDP National Secretary
The Supreme Court has ruled that Senator Samuel Anyanwu is the rightful National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This decision overturns previous rulings by the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, which had removed him from the position. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court delivered the verdict on Friday, stating […]
Emirate tussle: Sanusi remains Emir – Kano govt
The Kano State Government has assured the public that Muhammadu Sanusi II remains the 16th Emir of Kano, despite a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal. The state’s Attorney General, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, clarified that the court’s decision did not nullify Sanusi’s reinstatement. He explained that the Court of Appeal had earlier ruled […]
Rivers crisis: Constituents commence recall proceedings against Amaewhule
The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new turn as constituents of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area move to recall Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule. A lawyer, Kenneth Amadi, has officially written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin the process. This development is part of the ongoing […]
Supreme court clears EFCC to probe Peter Odili’s tenure as Rivers state governor
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), allowing it to investigate the tenure of former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili. This decision comes after the apex court dismissed appeals filed by the Rivers State Attorney General and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly. […]
How Rivers Govt can approach S’Court judgement on allocation stoppage – Farah Dagogo
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria should stop federal allocations to Rivers State until the state’s budget is approved by the House of Assembly. This decision has caused concern among legal experts and politicians, including former lawmaker Farah Dagogo. He believes the ruling raises legal questions, especially regarding judicial hierarchy […]
Anyanwu: Imo PDP reacts as Supreme Court refuses to grant stay of execution position
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has reacted to the Supreme Court’s latest decision on the party’s national secretary position. In a statement by its spokesperson, Lancelot Obiaku, the party assured its members that it remains law-abiding and will wait for the final ruling. Obiaku also condemned those spreading fake news to create […]
Supreme Court judgment: You can’t decide who run Rivers LGs – Wike’s aide tells Fubara
Lere Olayinka, the Special Adviser on Public Communication to Minister Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers State Governor Siminilayi Fubara does not have the power to decide who runs local governments in the state. Olayinka pointed out that the Nigerian Constitution and a Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy state that only democratically elected […]
Rivers crisis: Wike’s ally, Lloyd gives condition for Fubara to govern
The political crisis in Rivers State continues as Dr. Chidi Lloyd, a close ally of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, insists that Governor Siminalayi Fubara must govern according to the law. The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) must stop releasing funds to the Rivers State government until […]