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Rivers Assembly adjourns plenary indefinitely
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday adjourned its sittings indefinitely. The decision was reached during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule. The adjournment follows a letter from Governor Siminalayi Fubara, proposing Wednesday for the re-presentation of the 2025 budget in compliance with the recent Supreme Court judgment.
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Appeal Court halts enforcement of Kano Emirate judgment pending S’Court decision
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has halted the enforcement of its judgment that voided the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court over chieftaincy matters, pending a final decision by the Supreme Court. The ruling effectively suspends all actions taken under the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024, including the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir…
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France lauds Nigeria’s anti-narcotics efforts, donates operational equipment to NDLEA
The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. A statement issued on Thursday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the commendation was given by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier while…
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EFCC arraigns couple, two others for ₦197.75m fraud in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a couple, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq and Hafsat Kabir Lawal, along with two others, Abdullahi Bala and Ladani Akindele, for allegedly defrauding victims of ₦197,750,000. The suspects were charged before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on Monday, March 9, 2025. According to the EFCC, the defendants engaged…
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Court dismisses suit seeking to stop arrest of commercial workers in Abuja
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from arresting and prosecuting Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Abuja. Delivering judgement, Justpice Omotosho, held that the application of the plaintiff was incompetent under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009.…
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EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede charges staff on enhanced professionalism
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede has called on staff of the Commission to continue on the paths of professionalism and integrity.He made the call in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday while on a working visit to the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Commission. According to him, the anti-graft works of…
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Wike supervises demolition of illegal structures in Abuja’s Gishiri community
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, supervised the demolition of parts of the Gishiri community in Katampe District, Abuja, to clear road corridors for a major infrastructure project. The demolition was necessary for the completion of a dual carriageway from Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway (NICON Junction) to Wole Soyinka Way, expected to be finished by May.…
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Wike slams Fubara over budget presentation letter to Rivers Assembly
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the letter sent by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the state House of Assembly regarding the 2025 budget presentation, calling it “useless.” Wike, who served as Rivers State governor before Fubara, made this statement during a media chat on Wednesday. His remarks follow an ultimatum issued by Rivers…
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Governor Fubara seeks to present 2025 budget amid political tensions
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially notified the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, of his intention to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill on Wednesday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m. In a letter addressed to the Speaker, Governor Fubara referenced his March 2 statewide broadcast, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing…
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VIDEO: Pro-Wike lawmakers lock Governor Fubara out of Assembly from re-presenting 2025 budget
Governor Fubara’s scheduled presentation of the 2025 state budget was derailed when a group of pro-Wike lawmakers allegedly locked the entrance to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The incident has added fuel to an already tense political climate in the state. The governor, who was expected to outline his administration’s fiscal roadmap for the coming year, arrived at the…
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