Controversy Surrounds Federal Allocations to Rivers LGAs as Court Withholds Judgment In an ongoing legal battle over financial allocations, the Federal High Court in Abuja reserved its decision on a high-profile case regarding the Rivers LGA allocation dispute. The case, spearheaded by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, seeks to halt federal…
Rivers State’s objections dismissed as Abuja court proceeds with case seeking to halt Governor Fubara’s expenditures In a recent ruling, a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the Rivers State government’s objections to a suit challenging Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s financial decision-making. This case, filed by the Rivers House of Assembly and key figures like Martin…
Legal action emerges amid party tensions ahead of the scheduled NEC meeting Imam Auwal, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has approached the federal high court in Zamfara, seeking an injunction to prevent party officials from postponing the upcoming National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, which is set for October 24. In a…
The decision aims to unify the party ahead of the critical Ondo gubernatorial elections The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, initially set for Thursday at the party’s Abuja headquarters. The new date for the meeting is November 28. This decision was made during a Tuesday…
Exploring the Distrust Behind Power Transfer in Governance In discussions about governance, the governors’ reluctance to empower deputies stands out as a significant issue. Chief Olusegun Osoba, a former governor, highlights the underlying factors contributing to this phenomenon, primarily rooted in suspicion and distrust. At the recent conference for former deputy governors, Osoba articulated how…
As 2027 approaches, political leaders express skepticism over potential alliances among opposition figures With the 2027 election approaching, discussions surrounding the formation of political alliances have intensified. Stakeholders emphasize that the 2027 election and political alliances among key figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are fraught with challenges. Concerns have been raised about Atiku’s…
A Federal High Court in Zamfara denies an ex-parte order by the PDP Governors’ faction led by Bala Mohammed to convene a National Executive Council meeting A Federal High Court in Zamfara has denied an ex-parte request filed by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to convene the National Executive Council (NEC)…
The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State postpones its ward, local government, and state congresses, with new dates pending The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its planned elective congresses in Rivers State, with no new dates yet announced. Initially scheduled for October 26, 2024 (ward congress), November 2, 2024 (LGA congress), and November 9,…
PDP Reconciliation Committee to Brief NWC Ahead of National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set to meet in Abuja today, Tuesday, in a critical gathering ahead of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday. The meeting will focus on key party issues, including the findings…
A cabinet reshuffle is anticipated as President Tinubu meets with key advisers to evaluate ministerial performance As discussions heighten, President Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle announcement may take place soon, following recent key consultations. On Monday, the President held a crucial closed-door meeting with Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser on Policy Coordination. This meeting is seen as a…
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