The Supreme Court has put an end to the legal battle over the Ogun State governorship election by dismissing the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu. In a unanimous decision, the court rejected the appeal brought by the PDP and Adebutu, ruling that it lacked merit. Justice Tijani Abubakar, delivering the lead judgment, dismissed the petition. The court also refused the plea by Adebutu and the PDP to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct fresh elections in 99 polling units where they claimed elections were canceled. The Supreme Court…
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The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Nasir Idris of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Governor of Kebbi State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Aminu Bande. In a unanimous decision, the court, led by Justice Uwani Musa Aba-Aji, dismissed all issues raised by the PDP and Bande against Idris’s election. The court held that the allegations of forgery of testimonial against the deputy governor, Abubakar Tafida, were not proven as required by law. The Supreme Court also ruled that the issues of non-compliance with the Electoral Act in the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the upgrade of its electronic auction (e-auction) platform as part of its ongoing efforts to improve service delivery. This upgrade is aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the auction processes of the service. Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, made this announcement in a statement released on Friday in Abuja. The upgrade follows the earlier disclosure by Comptroller of Customs Adewale Adeniyi on January 10, 2024, regarding the service’s plans to revamp the platform. According to Adeniyi, the revamped platform is designed to strengthen the NCS’s operations, safeguard…
Mr. Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other stakeholders to rally behind Governor Abdullahi Sule to fulfill the aspirations of the people. The Speaker made this appeal in response to the Supreme Court’s judgement in Abuja on Friday, which upheld the victory of Governor Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state’s gubernatorial election. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by Mr. David Ombugadu, the PDP governorship candidate, citing lack of merit in the case. Describing the court’s decision as a triumph for the…
The Taraba State Special Taskforce Committee has intercepted a shipment of illicit goods, seizing 50 bags of iron monazite and 38 logs of Goska wood with an estimated value of N10 million. The interception took place at a military checkpoint in Malum village, Ardo Kola Local Government Council of the state. The truck driver, Shuaibu Abdullahi, from Plateau State, disclosed that the cargo originated from Serti-Baruwa in Gashaka Local Government Council and was en route to Lagos. He confessed that he received the items from a certain Hamza Isa in Serti-Baruwa, who tasked him with transporting them to Lagos for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that all registered political parties are eligible to participate in the upcoming rerun elections in Plateau Northern Senatorial Zone of Plateau State. The Commission also revealed plans to recruit and deploy over 11,000 ad-hoc personnel for the exercise. Dr. Oliver Agundu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the State, made this known while briefing journalists in Jos, the State Capital, regarding the upcoming rerun election in Plateau Northern Senatorial zone of the state. Agundu stated, “The purpose of this meeting is to officially inform all of you about the Court-Offered Rerun Senatorial Election…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has strongly criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke for nullifying the selection process that led to the emergence of Oba Adegboyega Famodun as the Owa of Igbajo. APC party has described the governor’s action as an abuse of executive power and a violation of the separation of powers enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. In a statement released by Tajudeen Lawal, the Osun APC expressed its dismay at Governor Adeleke’s Executive Order issued on November 27, 2022, which directed Oba Famodun and two other traditional rulers appointed by former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola to step aside…
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting at Maitama, Abuja, has modified the bail conditions granted to the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. In November, the court had granted Emefiele bail in the sum of N300 million with two sureties in like sum. Each surety was required to possess landed property worth N300 million within the court’s jurisdiction, with a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to be deposited with the court registrar for verification. Emefiele was also ordered to deposit his travel documents with the court and remain in…
The Upper Shari’a Court in Bauchi has reissued an arrest warrant for Chief Imam Idris Abdul’azeez Dutsen Tanshi after he failed to appear in court on January 17, 2023. Presiding Judge Malam Hussaini A. Turaki rejected the defense counsel’s suggestion to consider the Court of Appeal’s order in Jos. Abdul’aziz is facing trial over alleged incitement of public disturbance of peace and blasphemy following a petition against him to the police. During a Ramadan Tafsir session, it was alleged that the Imam made blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) and some notable Dariqa clerics. Despite the earlier…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have urged the Supreme Court to disregard the appeal brought before it by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mohammed Ashiru Isa. Both INEC and APC, in separate preliminary objections, asserted that the appeal by the PDP and Isa lacks competence and should not be considered for adjudication. During Thursday’s proceedings, the respondents highlighted the findings of the Kaduna State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, which stated that the petition was not filed in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party has given the green light for the sale and submission of expressions of interest and nomination forms for the Edo State election. The sale of forms is scheduled to run from January 25 to February 11, 2024. This decision was communicated in a communiqué issued by Obiora Ifoh, the national publicity secretary of the party, following the NWC meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Ifoh, the Labour Party has waived the payment of the expression of interest form fee for female aspirants. He stated, “Arising from the meeting of…
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Nafiu Bala, the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), against the election of Muhammad Yahaya as the Governor of Gombe State. A five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun dismissed the appeal shortly after it was withdrawn by the appellants. Meanwhile, the apex court has adjourned to Friday for judgment in another appeal filed by Jibrin Barde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The panel fixed Friday for judgment shortly after parties adopted and argued their briefs of arguments in the appeal which expires on Sunday,…
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Abia State University Uturu have decided to suspend their strike, just seven days after initiating the industrial action. The union made this decision during an emergency congress held at the university’s main campus in Uturu, where academic staff unanimously resolved to return to their teaching duties. Confirming the development, Dr. Chidi Slessor Mba, the chairman of ASUU at the university, stated that Governor Alex Otti has demonstrated commitment to addressing the union’s demands. These demands primarily revolve around the payment of 11-month salary arrears and other related issues. Governor Otti…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to politicians who obstruct ongoing government projects for personal gains, stating that such actions will not be tolerated. Wike emphasized that his focus is on safeguarding the public interest and not catering to the personal interests of politicians. He expressed his disappointment with a House of Representatives member who reportedly halted an ongoing project in the Guzape District of the FCT for reasons unrelated to the public good. During an inspection of ongoing road projects at Guzape Lot 2, handled by Gilmour Construction, and Roads…
Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have uncovered a significant illegal oil bunkering site concealed in Umuedeokwara Community, Odogwa Town, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday. The discovery was made during clearance operations prompted by credible intelligence regarding criminal activities in the area. Major General Jamal Abdusalam, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 6 Division and Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force Operation DELTA SAFE, personally visited the location to assess the…
The Kwara State Government is gearing up for its first local government elections since 2019, marking a significant shift in local governance after the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) took over leadership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The previous council chairmen, who were elected under the PDP, were removed from office by the APC shortly after assuming power in 2019. This action prompted a legal battle initiated by the ousted PDP council chairmen, who claimed they had not completed their tenures. Following their removal, Transition Implementation Committees (TIC) led by chairmen were installed in the 16…
The crisis within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as two prominent party members engage in a bitter dispute over the endorsement of Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate for the upcoming governorship primary election scheduled for February 22, 2024. Endorsement Amidst Controversy The controversy began when Owere Dickson Imasogie, representing the Edo South Senatorial District, publicly endorsed Asue Ighodalo as the PDP’s candidate during the aspirant’s official declaration of interest in Benin City. Imasogie declared his support, stating, “I have endorsed him (Asue Ighodalo) as the PDP candidate for the September 21, 2024,…
Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Sports, has alleged that during his time in office, the people around former President Muhammadu Buhari prevented ministers from having direct access to him. Dalung made this claim during an appearance on the Channels Television programme, Sunrise Daily. He insisted that under the administration of Buhari, most ministers could only meet with the president after the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetings. According to Dalung, there were individuals within the presidency, whom he referred to as mere aides, but who wielded significant power, sometimes surpassing that of the ministers. These individuals, he alleged,…
A member of the House of Representatives, Gaza Jonathan, representing the Chairman of the Committee on Mineral Resources, has called on Nigerian governors to refrain from issuing executive orders in the country’s mining sector. Jonathan made this appeal at the fifth meeting of the National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources Development held in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The meeting was attended by notable figures including the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, Minister of State for Steel Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, captains of industries, National Assembly members, top government officials, and…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State have joined forces to sign a renewed peace accord ahead of the highly anticipated Supreme Court verdict on the state’s gubernatorial election dispute. The signing ceremony, which took place at the Nigeria Police Command Headquarters in Lafia on Monday, marked a significant step towards ensuring peace and stability in the state. During the event, leaders from both parties engaged in discussions aimed at reaffirming their commitment to the security and well-being of Nasarawa State. Following the signing, Douglas Otaru, the Publicity Secretary of the…