Has any court in Nigeria declared the suspension of the executive and legislative arms of the state government under emergency rule as unconstitutional or illegal? I have my doubts. The challenges of 2004 and 2006 in relation to Plateau State were decided on the issue of locus standi. People who are today affected by this […]
The U.S. government has threatened Nigerian travelers that overstaying a visa could lead to a permanent ban from re-entering the country. The warning was issued through the official U.S. Mission Nigeria Twitter account (now X), where the violation was explained would meet with severe consequences In a statement, U.S. immigration authorities made it clear that […]
Foremost Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Abiodun Jeleel Owonikoko has said the procedure for the declaration of state of emergency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu followed constitutional provisions and therefore right. According to Owonikoko, the President’s decision to declare a state of emergency is constitutional and justified, given the breakdown […]
Breaking News! Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who recently granted the ex parte order against the Senate and its Ethics Committee in the case filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, has officially recused himself from the case today, March 25, 2025. The matter has been adjourned sine die, and […]
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has donated 10,000 bags of 25kg rice to religious groups, associations, and special schools for the disabled to mark the Holy month of Ramadan. The donation, on behalf of the Minister by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Chidi Amadi, is aimed at bringing smiles and succor to […]
The House mod Representatives has dismissed as untrue and a figment of their accusers imagination, the insinuation that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu induced each member with $5000 to approve the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State. Deputy Spokesman of the House, Philip Agbese described the allegations as “unfair” and attempts at spreading misinformation” intended […]
The situation with Senator Natasha Akpoti and her constituents in Kogi Central has taken a new turn as notwithstanding her efforts to distribute food items like rice and noodles, they are bent on sending her home. In fact, a significant number of her constituents, approximately 250,000, have already signed a petition […]
