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Court Set to Rule On Challenge Against Tinubu’s Emergency Rule.
Federal High Court Sets Date for Judgment on Suit Challenging Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday scheduled March 9, 2026, for judgment in a case filed by the Civil Society Observatory for Constitutional and Legal Compliance (CSOCLC) challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State last year.
Justice James Omotosho set the date after both the plaintiff’s and defendants’ lawyers concluded adoption of processes and presented arguments supporting and opposing the suit.
In the lawsuit, CSOCLC questioned the President’s authority to remove elected state officials during a state of emergency. The NGO argued that while the President may declare an emergency under Section 305 of the Constitution, he does not have the power to suspend or remove elected executive or legislative officers or appoint an interim administrator.
Justice Omotosho noted similarities between this case and previous matters he had dismissed, citing jurisdictional issues under the now-defunct Emergency Powers (Jurisdiction) Act of 1962. He also referenced a Supreme Court ruling from December 15, 2025, which dismissed a related case on procedural grounds.
CSOCLC’s counsel, Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe, countered that the earlier rulings were mistaken, arguing that the 1962 Act is a “spent” law, deliberately omitted from statute books before the 1999 Constitution came into effect. He further maintained that a 2025 presidential order purportedly modifying the law is “unconstitutional, null, and void,” emphasizing that Section 305 of the Constitution fully governs emergency powers.
Lawyers for the first to fifth defendants, including the President and the Attorney-General of the Federation, relied on the 1962 Act and the modification order, arguing that only the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over such disputes and urging the court to strike out the case.
The plaintiffs had sought 26 reliefs, including a declaration that Rivers State cannot be administered by an appointed administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, outside the constitutional framework.
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Insecurity Will Soon Be Defeated, Akpabio Assures Nigerians
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured citizens that the federal government will soon overcome the nation’s security challenges through a renewed, proactive strategy by security forces.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio emphasized that safety is vital for economic growth, noting that no local business or foreign investor can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos. He highlighted that security agencies have transitioned from a reactive stance to taking the fight directly to the enclaves of criminals, bandits, and insurgents.
Key highlights from his address include:
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Collective Responsibility: Akpabio stressed that military hardware alone cannot end criminality, urging citizens to partner with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence.
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Economic and Banking Resilience: He declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has shifted from survival to absolute dominance, becoming one of the safest and most technologically advanced in Africa.
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Reforms Yielding Results: He credited ongoing bank recapitalisation and financial reforms for ending the era where banks could suddenly collapse and cause depositors to lose their savings.
Ultimately, the Senate President maintained that a combination of proactive security operations, economic reforms, and civic cooperation will drive Nigeria’s path toward lasting recovery and national development.
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‘So Many In A Cell – Gov Bago Breaks Silence On Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has addressed the tragic deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Severe Overcrowding: Governor Bago confirmed that NSCDC holding facilities were severely overcrowded, stating that “so many [were] in a cell” designed for a much smaller capacity.
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Potential Causes Under Investigation: While highlighting the dangerous overcrowding, the governor also pointed to possible poisoning as a contributing factor, citing the victims’ foam-filled mouths and the presence of chemical substances at the arrest site.
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Accountability and Autopsies: The state government has suspended the NSCDC Commandant and his team. Investigations, including autopsies and toxicology reports, are being conducted by multiple agencies, including the police and DSS.
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Call for Calm: Governor Bago ordered the closure of the mining site in question and appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid unrest as the investigation proceeds.
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“POLITICAL BLOODSHED: Notorious Gunmen Assassinate Popular Enugu Politician In Midnight Ambush!”
Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, a well-known politician in Enugu State also known as Okanga Moo, has been brutally murdered by unknown attackers in Nsukka Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Attack: Oloto was reportedly ambushed and killed on Thursday evening inside his residence located in the Odenigbo area of Nsukka.
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Confirmation: Social media influencer Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi confirmed the tragic incident on Facebook, stating that the politician was brutally attacked and cut into pieces.
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Police Status: At the time of reporting, the exact circumstances surrounding the assassination remain unclear, and the Enugu State Police Command has yet to release an official statement.
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