Judiciary
How Court Reserves Judgment In 4 Rivers Political Disputes
How Court Reserves Judgment In 4 Rivers Political Disputes
How Court reserves iudgment in 4 Rivers political disputes. The Supreme Court on Monday reserved judgment in four legal cases concerning the ongoing political leadership tussle in Rivers State.
A five-member panel led by Justice Musa Uwani Aba-Aji heard arguments from lawyers representing the involved parties and announced that the judgment date would be communicated later.
The four appeals, identified as SC/CV/1174/2024, SC/CV/1175/2024, SC/CV/1176/2024, and SC/CV/1177/2024, involve disputes between the Rivers State House of Assembly and various state institutions, including the Rivers State Government, the Governor, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), and the Accountant General of the state.
These cases stem from previous Federal High Court rulings in Abuja, one of which ordered a halt to the release of Rivers’ monthly federal allocations until Governor Siminalayi Fubara submitted the state budget to the Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule.
Another ruling barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voter register to the state for local government elections.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja later overturned these rulings, citing grave injustice and procedural irregularities. Specifically, the appellate court nullified Justice Joyce Abdulmalik’s order on federal allocations and Justice Peter Lifu’s ruling that halted the October 5, 2024, local government elections in Rivers due to procedural issues.
Rivers
At Monday’s hearing, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Joseph Bodunde Daudu represented the faction loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while Chris Uche SAN led the legal team for Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute
Kaduna Woman drags 3 neighbours to Sharia court for allegedly calling her prostitute. Amiddle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute.
The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status.
“They said I am living alone despite being a married woman,” she told the court.
She further alleged that the defendants harass her nine-year-old son, scaring him away and beating him whenever he goes outside to play.
She pleaded, “We have tried to settle the matter at home, but they refuse to stop. I want this honourable court to intervene and grant me justice.’’ Ms Halima, mother of Aisha and Bilkisu, who spoke in their defence, denied the allegation.
Shari’a Court
She claimed that the complainant was the first to insult her children, calling them prostitutes, and they only retaliated. She also told the court that both the complainant’s son and her own children were underage.
The Judge, Kabir Muhammad asked the defendants whether they had witnesses, to which they responded in the affirmative.
The judge subsequently referred the case to the police for further investigation and adjourned the hearing until March 26.
Court Orders Remand of Serial Offender Over ₦700,000 Fraud In Ekiti
Court orders remand of serial offender over ₦700,000 fraud in Ekiti. An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the remand of 36-year-old Samuel Bankole at the Ado Ekiti Correctional Centre for allegedly committing fraud and previously jumping bail.
Bankole was arraigned by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly obtaining ₦700,000 from Olarenwaju Are under false pretenses, claiming he would help him purchase a vehicle.
Court
The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, urged the court to deny bail, citing Bankole’s history as a serial offender who had previously jumped bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, denied the defendant’s bail application and ordered his remand until April 3, when the case will resume for hearing.
High Court Adjourns Natasha’s Suit Against Senate Probe To March 25
High court adjourns Natasha’s suit against senate probe to March 25. The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, to March 25, 2025.
The postponement came after the respondents informed the court that they had yet to receive the necessary court documents.
High Court Adjourns
Akpoti-Uduaghan had filed a suit seeking to stop the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her.
In an earlier ruling on March 5, 2025, Justice Obiora Egwuatu temporarily barred the committee from proceeding with the probe.
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