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2024 - 10 - 31

Rivers State in Turmoil: Court Drama, Budgets, and Political Showdowns!

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Tension brews in Rivers State as court rulings halt financial allocations, sparking outrage and political reactions! Could this be the tipping point for change?

Rivers State is currently in the eye of a political storm as the National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC) has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return funds that they claim were spent without proper authorization. This call comes on the heels of a stunning Federal High Court ruling that has effectively stopped financial allocations to the state from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other banking institutions. The NDCC's initiative has added heat to an already simmering situation, with the state’s leadership feeling the squeeze from both the courts and political figures.

The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has not held back in his criticism of the recent judicial decision. He warned that this ruling could lead to an erosion of public faith in the Nigerian judiciary, a sentiment that resonates with many Nigerians who feel that the judiciary is becoming increasingly politicized. As if things couldn’t get more complicated, the ruling has sparked widespread outrage among various stakeholders, with many expressing their concerns over the potential anarchy it could inspire in Rivers State.

Adding to the fray, Rivers Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed the court's judgment as the least of his troubles. He appears resolute in his stance that this ruling wouldn’t hinder his plans for the development of the state. Meanwhile, responses from prominent lawyers, such as Okere Kingdom, reflect deeper discontent with the judiciary's perceived bias toward certain political factions, particularly supporters of former Governor Nyesom Wike.

As the political chess game continues, it raises questions about the future of governance in Rivers State. Can the governor manage state affairs with one hand tied behind his back? Or will the public outcry reshape the judicial landscape in Nigeria? It's certainly a precarious balance. Interestingly, the Rivers State saga is not isolated; it mirrors a broader struggle within Nigeria where court rulings are increasingly seen as politically charged, often leaving citizens wondering about the integrity of their democratic institutions. Meanwhile, the timing of this controversial ruling could coincide with Nigeria's upcoming elections, raising the stakes even higher.

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Rivers: Fubara asked to return funds spent without proper ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC) has called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to refund funds allegedly spent without proper.

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Nigerians losing faith in judiciary – Atiku on Rivers verdict (Pulse Nigeria)

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned a recent court ruling suspending financial allocations to Rivers State, warning that it could erode ...

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Court stops CBN, Zenith, Access banks, others from releasing (Daily Sun)

From Godwin Tsa Abuja · Justice Joyce Abdulmalik in her judgment yesterday specifically restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from allowing the state to ...

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Outrage Over Stoppage Of Rivers State's Funds Allocation (The Source)

The ruling by a Federal High Court, Abuja, which stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and other institutions from allowing.

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Rivers Judgement: Fubara Must Refund Illegally Spent Funds ... (Leadership Newspaper)

As reactions continue to trill the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on the Rivers State fund, the National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC)

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Atiku slams court order stopping Rivers' financial allocation (Guardian)

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised a court order that prevents financial allocation to Rivers State . The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled ...

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Monthly allocation: Federal high court judgment least of my troubles ... (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

Rivers Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has stated that Wednesday's Abuja Federal Court judgment was Least of his troubles as it would not stop him from.

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Okere Kingdom Slams Court Ruling Halting Rivers State Funds ... (Arise News)

Lawyer Kingdom has urged the NJC to examine judicial processes and the preferential treatment afforded to pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers State.

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Okere Kingdom Decries Halting of Rivers State Fund, Urges NJC ... (Arise News)

Nnamdi Okere Kingdom, the convener of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy and Human Rights, has expressed grave concerns regarding a recent court ruling that halted ...

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Court order stopping Rivers' allocation, invitation to anarchy - Wabara (Vanguard)

Says judiciary has failed Nigeria. By Steve Oko. Former Senate President and the Chairman Board of Trustees (BoT), of the main opposition Peoples Democratic ...

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Don't set Rivers on fire, Atiku cautions judiciary (Ripples Nigeria)

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the judiciary not to set Rivers State on fire by giving conflicting orders in rulings concerning the |

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Hours after court stopped Rivers allocation, Fubara says he'll pay ... (Premium Times)

Governor Fubara made the statement hours after a court in Abuja stopped the CBN from releasing monthly federal allocations to the state.

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Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

The ongoing crisis plaguing Rivers State must be handled with caution to save it from unnecessarily being flamed in uncontrollable state of lawlessness, ...

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Group Calls For Restraint Over Court Ruling Stopping Financial ... (SaharaReporters.com)

In its reaction, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) noted that such decisions pose serious threats to the nation's democracy.

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CISLAC Raises Alarm Over Court Ruling Affecting Rivers State ... (TV360)

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has voiced significant concern regarding a recent ruling by the Federal High Court that restricts the ...

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Rivers 'living on borrowed time' over allocations before ruling — SAN (The Punch)

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, has said the recent judgment by the Federal High Court in Abuja, halting further allocation releases to ...

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FAKE NEWS ALERT: Fubara did NOT shut down oil operations in ... (TheCable)

On Wednesday, a federal high court in Abuja restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from further disbursing financial allocations to the Rivers state ...

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'Concocted Propaganda', Rivers Govt Reacts To Report Of Fubara ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The Rivers State government has debunked a social media report that Governor Siminalayi Fubara shut down the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited ...

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We're committed to rule of law - Rivers reacts to report of Fubara ... (Pulse Nigeria)

On Thursday evening, social media was awash with speculation that Governor Fubara had ordered the shutdown of NNPCL and other oil companies operating in ...

Implications of judgment stopping Federation Account allocations to ... (The Nation Newspaper)

There was disquiet yesterday in Rivers State following the stoppage of funds accruing to the state by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The court on Wednesday ...

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Rivers gov denies shutting down oil operations (The Punch)

The Rivers State Government has denied a social media post that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has shut down oil operations in the South-South state.

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NLC Threatens Indefinite Strike over Court's Seizure Order on ... (THISDAY Newspapers)

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Rivers State chapter, has threatened to go on strike if the judgement of Justice Joyce Abdulmalik stopping the federal government ...

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Don't set Rivers on fire, Atiku cautions judiciary – Nigerian Observer (Nigerian Observer)

…hails CJN for summoning judges. The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election and former Vice President of ...

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Chidi Lloyd: Fubara Is Running a Solo Government In Rivers State ... (Arise News)

Chidi Lloyd has commented on Governor Fubara's administration, calling it a “solo government” lacking commissioners and proper appropriation.

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Rivers govt refutes shutting down NNPCL (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

Rivers State Government has categorically denied reports circulating on social media that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has shut down the Nigerian National.

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Stopping Allocation To Rivers State Will Cause Distress, Untimely ... (SaharaReporters.com)

Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general elections and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has warned of the dire consequences ...

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Fact-check: Did Governor Sim Fubara Shutdown NNPC and Other ... (PR Nigeria News)

The text has the following caption, "Breaking News: Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara Shuts Down NNPC and All Oil Companies in Rivers State.

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Obi Calls For Immediate Reversal Of Judgement Stopping Rivers ... (The Whistler NG)

The presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reversal of the judgement of the federal high court in Abuja.

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