Pro Wike Lawmakers Win As Court Stops Allocation To Rivers State On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cease releasing monthly financial allocations to the Rivers State government. The court stated that the receipt and disbursement of these funds by Governor Siminalayi Fubara since January constitute a “constitutional somersault and aberration” and must be stopped. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who issued the ruling, argued that Fubara’s recent actions, including presenting the 2024 budget to a four-member Rivers House of Assembly, violate constitutional provisions. According to Abdulmalik, Fubara’s decision to proceed with implementing…
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Northern Govs Oppose President Tinubu Derivation-Based VAT Model, Call for Equitable Tax Reform Nineteen northern state governors, under the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), have voiced opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to adopt a derivation-based model for Value Added Tax (VAT) distribution in Nigeria. Following a strategic meeting in Kaduna on Monday, chaired by NSGF Chairman and Gombe State Governor Muhammad Yahaya, the governors raised concerns that the new model would disadvantage northern states and other less industrialized regions. The gathering, which included northern traditional rulers, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, and other stakeholders, highlighted the…
The Ethical and Legal Implications of Executive Immunity in Kogi State: A Call for Accountability By Abayomi Odunowo The situation in Kogi State, Nigeria, is a troubling manifestation of the erosion of public trust in the justice system. Recent revelations suggest that the current governor is using his position to shield his predecessor from accountability for alleged wrongdoings, raising significant ethical and legal concerns. Executive immunity, designed to protect elected officials from frivolous lawsuits and allow them to govern without fear of constant legal challenges, is seemingly being abused. When a sitting governor prioritizes political loyalty over justice, it undermines…
Ogun Govt Shuts Obada Grammar School, Suspends Principal Over Pupil’s Death …as government’s delegation visits family of late student The Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi over the death of Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of the school. This followed the arrest and suspension of the teacher allegedly responsible for the death of the student on Friday last week as a result of corporal punishment. The Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, who was earlier issued a query for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and…
President Tinubu Expresses Concern Over Blackout In The North, Directs Speedy Restoration Of Electricity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the blackout in the northern region of Nigeria in the last week. He is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralysed social and economic activities, summoning the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The President has directed the Minister of Power and relevant agencies to speed up the pace of work to restore electricity to all the affected states in the North. President Tinubu is saddened by the reports…
Ogun Govt. Suspends Teacher, Queries Principal Over Pupil’s Death The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise. The incident, which happened on Friday, also led to the immediate arrest of the teacher, as the principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo was promptly queried for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and regulations in the state. The principal was given…
APC Transition Committee Denounces Obaseki Government For Document Non-Presentation In a recent development regarding the transition of power in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee, headed by former Deputy Governor Dr. Pius Odubu, has confirmed that the outgoing government led by Governor Godwin Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has yet to provide essential documentation for a smooth transition. This delay is reportedly affecting the committee’s ability to execute its mandate effectively. Following the recent gubernatorial elections in Edo State, the APC Transition Committee commenced its work, aiming to ensure a seamless handover of governance. However,…
Group Commends Benue Governor, Others For Disowning Suit Against EFCC A non-governmental organisation, Vanguard for Credible Representation (VCR), has commended the Governor of Benue State, Revd. Father Hyacinth Alia, and the state government for distancing themselves from the suit filed by the Kogi State Government and 14 other States against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Recall that the Kogi State government and 14 other states filed a suit at the Supreme Court to challenge the legality of the EFCC, the ICPC and other federal agencies. However, when the matter came for hearing on Tuesday, three states, namely Anambra,…
Court Sacks Kano Electoral Commission Chairman, Members, Stops LG Polls A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has disqualified the chairman and members of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC, from conducting the scheduled local government elections in the state. The court ruled that the KANSIEC chairman and other members of the Commission are card carrying members of the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, and also are not civil servants above grade level 14. This is coming barely four days to the Kano LG elections, scheduled for Saturday October 26, 2024. The court presided by Justice S.A Amobede…
President Tinubu Meets NIPCO Executive, Commends Investments In The CNG Sector President Bola Tinubu thanked NIPCO for investing in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector during a meeting with the company’s executives at the State House in Abuja. The President commended NIPCO’s contributions to the nation’s energy transition efforts, particularly its support for the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). During the meeting, President Tinubu acknowledged NIPCO’s role as a critical player in enhancing the adoption of CNG as an alternative fuel, noting that such investments align with his administration’s energy security and economic diversification strategy. He emphasised the importance of…