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Supreme Court Upholds Rivers State House Assembly’s Authority, Closes Case on 27 Lawmakers’ Validity

Lawal Samson Mar 7, 2025, 1:47 PM Mar 7, 2025, 1:47 PM

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has definitively ruled that the validity of the 27 Rivers State lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a “closed chapter,” affirming that only the legislative house—not the courts or governor—holds the constitutional power to declare seats vacant. The judgment, delivered last Friday, emphasizes that defection must be proven through official party registers and membership cards, which the lawmakers failed to provide. The political crisis in Rivers State escalated in late 2023 when 27 PDP lawmakers announced their defection to the APC, citing internal party divisions. Their move sparked legal battles over whether their seats were automatically vacated, as mandated by Nigeria’s Constitution for defecting legislators. The dispute led to parallel sittings by a faction of the House and intensified tensions between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

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Should Senate President Godswill Akpabio Step Aside for an Unbiased Investigation?

David Olayiwola Mar 7, 2025, 10:46 AM Mar 7, 2025, 10:46 AM

The sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio have sparked a national debate. Should he step aside for a...

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Nigerian Senate Suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months Over Rule Violations

Lawal Samson Mar 7, 2025, 6:52 AM Mar 7, 2025, 6:52 AM

The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) for six months following recommendations by its Committee on Ethics,...

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Cofimvaba Mourns Yanga 'Bara' Nyalara: Liquor Ban Leaves Residents Thirsty

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Kugqityiwe Rest in Peace: Yanga Bara Nyalara Today, family, friends, and community gathered in the Eastern Cape to bid a final farewell...

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Pope Francis' Instagram Controversy: Vatican Investigates Mysterious 'Like' on Model's Photo

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The Vatican has asked the owners of the social network Instagram to investigate how the account of Pope Francis was...

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Naira on the high

Jude Mar 1, 2025, 5:26 AM Mar 1, 2025, 5:26 AM

Nigeria's recent forex policies and economic reforms have led to a stronger naira and a positive economic outlook. While challenges such as high inflation persist, the government's commitment to maintaining a functional forex market and implementing fiscal reforms aims to foster economic stability and growth.

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So Many Influential Nigerians Are Involved In Banditry

Adedapo Paul Feb 26, 2025, 7:28 PM Feb 26, 2025, 7:28 PM

Alhaji Muhammed Abdullahi - A security analyst, has made a revelation just about the banditry which is taking place in...

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HON. ENGINEER ALORE OMOSUYI CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA AND DEPUTY ADELAMI ON INAUGURATION

ADA Feb 25, 2025, 10:37 AM Feb 25, 2025, 10:37 AM

HON. ENGINEER ALORE OMOSUYI CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA AND DEPUTY ADELAMI ON INAUGURATION

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Tragic Whale Stranding in Tasmania: Over 150 False Killer Whales Lost

Innocent Feb 22, 2025, 3:05 PM Feb 22, 2025, 3:07 PM

In mid-February 2025, a tragic mass stranding of over 150 false killer whales occurred on a remote beach near Arthur...

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Former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati Passes Away at 63

Innocent Feb 22, 2025, 3:00 PM Feb 22, 2025, 3:00 PM

Former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati passed away on February 20, 2025, at Nairobi Hospital after battling a prolonged illness. He...