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Nigeria Why the Supreme Court Reinstated Amaewhule-Led Rivers Assembly
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Amaewhule-led Rivers State Assembly, stating there was no evidence of defection by 27 lawmakers. The court criticized Governor Fubara’s actions and ordered the reinstatement of all members while suspending state fund disbursement until a legally...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Rivers Govt Stands Firm, Rejects Assembly’s Budget Ultimatum
Rivers State Government rejects Assembly’s 48-hour ultimatum to re-present the 2025 budget, citing lack of formal communication. The standoff follows a Supreme Court ruling reinstating lawmakers. Legal experts warn of governance delays as tensions rise between the executive and legislative...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Wike’s Aide Defends LG Autonomy, Criticizes Fubara’s Move in Rivers State
Rivers State politics heats up as Lere Olayinka, an aide to Minister Nyesom Wike, criticizes Governor Fubara’s decision to appoint Heads of Local Government Administration. Olayinka emphasizes that only democratically elected chairmen and councilors have the constitutional authority to run local...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Wike Applauds Supreme Court Ruling, Declares End to Political Impunity in Rivers
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike praised the Supreme Court’s ruling that nullified Rivers State's local government elections and affirmed the 27-member Assembly. He accused Governor Fubara of constitutional violations, declared his appointments invalid, and warned that funds should not be released...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Major Setback for Fubara as Court Upholds Ban on Rivers Allocations, Reinstates Amaewhule-Led Assembly
The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling stopping the release of Rivers State's allocations and reinstated the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly. The court declared the rival faction illegitimate and ordered financial disbursements halted until a valid budget is approved. Governor Fubara was...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Lawsuit Against Pro-Wike Lawmakers
The Supreme Court has dismissed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s lawsuit against 27 pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers State. The ruling upholds their legislative authority, voids Fubara’s budget approvals, and orders him to pay N4 million in costs. This decision follows earlier court rulings against...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Old Naira Notes Still Valid, CBN Clarifies After Confusion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed that old N200, N500, and N1000 notes remain valid following a Supreme Court ruling. The notes will continue to circulate indefinitely with no deadline for use, despite claims otherwise. Nigerians are encouraged to accept all Naira notes and embrace...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Supreme Court Ruling Triggers Local Government Elections in 13 Nigerian States
Supreme Court ruling prompts 13 Nigerian states to schedule local government elections, emphasizing independent fund management and democratic processes. States set various dates from August 2024 to February 2025. Supreme Court ruling prompts 13 Nigerian states to schedule local government...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Fayose Raises Concerns Over Implementation of LG Financial Autonomy
Ayodele Fayose questions the feasibility of the Supreme Court's LG financial autonomy ruling, citing state-administrative ties and local governance challenges on Channels TV. Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, has expressed skepticism over the practicality of the Supreme Court's...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Governor Makinde Dismisses LG Autonomy Ruling as 'Distraction' from Hunger Crisis
Governor Seyi Makinde criticizes the Supreme Court's ruling on local government autonomy, calling it a distraction from urgent national issues like productivity and hunger. His remarks spark debate, highlighting concerns over governance and development priorities in Nigeria. Oyo State Governor...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Presidential Aide Bayo Onanuga Slams Peter Obi for Silence on LGA Financial Autonomy Ruling
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga criticizes Labour Party candidate Peter Obi for his silence on the Supreme Court's ruling granting financial autonomy to Nigeria's LGAs. Onanuga suggests Obi is quick to share unverified news about President Tinubu but remains silent on significant developments...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Tinubu Commends Supreme Court's Local Government Autonomy Ruling
President Bola Tinubu applauds the Supreme Court's ruling on local government autonomy, which prevents state governors from withholding funds and dissolving elected councils. This landmark decision promotes accountability and transparency, ensuring better governance at the local level...- Nigeria News
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Nigeria Supreme Court Ruling: Governors Prohibited from Dissolving Local Councils
Supreme Court declares state governors' control over Local Government funds unconstitutional, mandates direct allocation. Landmark ruling aims to bolster LG autonomy amid governance reforms. In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria declared it unconstitutional for state...- Nigeria News
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Politics Kogi Ruling: What is a Candidate? A Candidate is Candidate - APC Lawyer Tells Judges
The Supreme Court will in the next few hours determine the fate of the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. While there are five appeals against the Court of Appeal rulings, in summary, the Supreme Court will decide if Mr. Bello should continue as Kogi governor or vacate office. During the...- ProfRem
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