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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

RIVERS STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEMBERS SUE SOLE ADMINISTRATOR OVER SUSPENSION. (PHOTO).


 Rivers State Civil Service Commission Members Sue Sole Administrator Over Suspension


The suspended chairman and members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission have filed a lawsuit against Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas, challenging their removal from office. The claimants, led by Reverend Goodlife Iduoku Ben and including Amadi Christian Echele, Chimenim Wisdom Jerome, and three others, were appointed by the suspended state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and confirmed by the Rivers State House of Assembly.


In their suit, the claimants argue that their suspension by Ibas is illegal, asserting that their appointments were lawfully made and documented with the Clerk of the House. An affidavit signed by Ben further contends that the Sole Administrator lacks the legal authority to suspend them or appoint new commission members.


The case was heard on Thursday at the Rivers State High Court, where the Sole Administrator’s legal team, comprising five Senior Advocates of Nigeria, filed a defense and a preliminary objection. They argued that the Rivers State High Court lacks jurisdiction to hear the case, citing the Emergency Powers Act, 1961, and the Emergency Powers (Jurisdiction) Act, 1962. The defense claimed that such matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, as modified by presidential regulation. They further argued that Ibas’ authority to suspend and appoint derives from these laws.


In response, the claimants’ legal team dismissed the cited 1961 and 1962 Acts as obsolete, arguing that they are considered spent under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and listed as such in the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.


Justice Frank Onyiri, presiding over the case, adjourned the matter to June 17, 2025, for the adoption of all legal processes. The case continues to highlight the ongoing political and legal tensions in Rivers State.

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