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Federal High Court nullifies Passage of Rivers 2024 Budget

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has voided and set aside the presentation and passage of the Rivers State 2024 Budget by a group of four member legislators in the State, as the Court says it is unlawful.

In a judgment delivered by a High Court judge, James Omotoso, the Court ordered the governor of the State, Siminalaye Fubara to re-present the budget to the legally constituted House of Assembly under Speaker Martin Amaewhule.

The Court also restrains the Rivers State governor from going ahead with the demolition of the Rivers State Assembly complex, while further ordering the Inspector General of Police to provide adequate security to the Speaker and other legislators in the Rivers State Assembly.

On the redeployment of the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the State Assembly done by the Governor, the Court declared it as null and void as only the Speaker, as enshrined in the State Assembly Service Commission, is empowered to appoint or redeploy.

The National Assembly was also barred from taking over the Rivers State House of Assembly or accept or treat any request from Governor Fubara to do so.

Governor Fubara was ordered to release all monies standing in the credit of the House of Assembly to Martin Amaewhule, who the Court deems as the lawful Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly.

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LASG Announces Traffic Diversion Tonight At Fadeyi, Ojuelegba Bridge

Consequently, motorists are advised to use the highlighted route during the nighttime installation of the barriers; Motorists from Fadeyi Donmanlong Bridge/Ayilara inbound Ojuelegba are to make use of the Service Lane from Fadeyi/Jibowu/Empire/Donmanlong to link Barracks to access their desired destinations.

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The Lagos State Government has announced that installations of truck barriers at Fadeyi inward Donmanlong and Donmanlong inward Ojuelegba will takes effect from Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10pm until Sunday, January 11, 2026

Therefore, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, urges motorists to use alternative routes during the installations period.

He said that the temporary closure of the bridge is to enhance road safety and prevent accidents along these high-traffic routes.

Consequently, Motorists are advised to use the highlighted route during the nighttime installation of the barriers; Motorists from Fadeyi Donmanlong Bridge/Ayilara inbound Ojuelegba are to make use of the Service Lane from Fadeyi/Jibowu/Empire/Donmanlong to link Barracks to access their desired destinations,” he said.

He implored residents and motorists to remain patient, noting that the installation was scheduled for night hours to minimize disruptions.

The Commissioner warned that motorists who vandalize or damage the barriers will face the wrath of the law.

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Homicide: Killer husband on the run for alleged murder of wife

Ayobami Ayanwale was allegedly stabbed to death in front of her children by her husband.

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Tragedy struck at number 21 Olutayo Alao Street, River Valley Estate, mainland Lagos.

A mother of three simply identified as Ayobami Ayanwale was allegedly stabbed to death in front of her children by her husband.

Eye-witness neighbours who confirmed the incident said that her body has since been deposited at a mortuary after she was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital at Olowoora area of the community.

Following the incident, the alledged killer husband has fled, leaving the survived three children with the dead wife’s elder brother at Akute.

The case was reported to Adigboluja Police station Ojodu-Abiodun.

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Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day on January 15

The Director Defence Information (DDI), Maj Gen Samaila Uba, disclosed this emphasising that the redesignation was to reflect the dual dual essence of the occasion in honouring the living while also acknowledging the fallen heroes.

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Previously known as ‘Armed Forces Remembrance Day‘, the name has been officially changed to ‘Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.’

The Director Defence Information (DDI), Maj Gen Samaila Uba, disclosed this emphasising that the redesignation was to reflect the dual dual essence of the occasion in honouring the living while also acknowledging the fallen heroes.

“January 15 is set aside annually by the Federal Government of Nigeria to honour the living personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) while acknowledging the sacrifices of those who have paid the supreme price to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity as well as the lives and properties of its citizens.

He urged the media to adopt “Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day” in all their future reportage.

“The AFN once again appreciates the media’s unwavering support in the fight against insecurity and looks forward to even stronger collaboration ahead, he said.

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