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PDP Governors Take Fubara’s Suspension to Supreme Court

Seven governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a suit before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, challenging the six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalaye Fubara. The governors of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara are questioning the authority of President Bola Tinubu to carry out such an action. They argue […]

Supreme Court Judgment: House of Assembly for Non-Implementation – Rivers Government

The Rivers State Government has accused the State House of Assembly of obstructing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s efforts to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling on the state’s political crisis. Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson, made this claim on Monday in response to comments by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Enemi Alabo-George, who had […]

Supreme Court Upholds Legality of EFCC, ICPC, and NFIU

The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the Acts establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). In delivering the lead judgement, Justice Uwani Abba-Aji ruled that the EFCC Act, enacted by the National […]

Supreme Court Defers Ruling in Governors’ Legal Challenge to EFCC’s Powers

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in a case filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other agencies. The date for the final ruling will be communicated to the parties involved. At Tuesday’s resumed hearing, the states of Imo, Bauchi, and Osun […]