Supreme Court: Hope you’ll still hail Fubara – Wike mocks Atiku, Bala Mohammed
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has mocked former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Bala Mohammed, following a Supreme Court ruling against the Rivers State government. The Supreme Court recently ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General […]
I’m Still The Executive Chairman Of Ikwerre LGA – Nwanosike
Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, the former chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, has claimed that he remains the executive chairman of the council. He made this statement on Friday while responding to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Rivers State political crisis. Nwanosike was among the former LGA chairmen whose tenures had expired […]
Supreme Court Sacks Rivers State Local Government Chairmen
The Supreme Court has canceled the local government election held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024. The court ruled that the election was not valid because it did not follow the rules in the Electoral Act. Justice Jamilu Tukur, who delivered the judgment, said the election process had serious issues that made it unacceptable. […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court declares Rivers LG election invaid, null, void
The Supreme Court has ruled that the local government election held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024, is invalid, illegal, and void. The election, which was won by the All Peoples Party (APP), was declared unlawful due to non-compliance with legal requirements. Justice Jamilu Tukur, who delivered the judgment, stated that the Rivers State […]
Rivers Assembly crisis: Supreme court stops CBN from releasing funds to Rivers govt, orders resumption of 27 defected lawmakers
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation must not release funds to the Rivers State government. This decision reinstates an earlier order that was overturned by the Court of Appeal. The court also directed the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, […]
Trump loses again as Appeal court in US rejects his birthright citizenship order
A US Appeals Court has once again blocked former President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the order on Wednesday, stopping it from taking effect. Several lower courts had already rejected the order, leading Trump’s administration to seek emergency relief. However, the Appeals Court denied the […]
Rivers Crisis: No supreme court judgement against Fubara, Jumbo – Ugochinyere
The Opposition Coalition has dismissed claims that the Supreme Court ruled against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Speaker Oko Jumbo. Spokesperson Ikenga Ugochinyere clarified that the recent court verdict was not a loss for Fubara but rather a decision based on his voluntary withdrawal of an appeal regarding the 2024 budget. Ugochinyere explained that […]
Supreme Court Fines Fubara ₦2 Million Over Appeal On Rivers State 2024 Budget
On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Supreme Court imposed a fine of ₦2 million on Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. The fine was for filing an appeal related to the state’s 2024 budget, which had been declared illegal by a lower court. The Supreme Court also dismissed Fubara’s appeal, which challenged a ruling about […]
Supreme Court denies Donald Trump’s request to block sentencing in New York criminal case
In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump’s request to block his sentencing in a criminal case involving hush money payments. Trump had appealed to the Court, asking for an automatic delay of his sentencing, but the justices denied his request with a 5-4 ruling. The Court explained that Trump could […]
TikTok confirms it will shut down in the US on January 19 unless Supreme Court blocks or delays ban
TikTok has officially announced that it will shut down in the U.S. on January 19, 2025, unless the Supreme Court steps in to delay or block the ban. The popular social media platform, which boasts over 170 million monthly users in the U.S., faces a tough challenge following a new law signed by President Joe […]