Akpoti-Uduaghan’s insistence follows a July ruling by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which declared her suspension unconstitutional and called for her reinstatement. The Senate President’s legal team has appealed the judgement, arguing it interferes with legislative processes and falls outside the court’s jurisdiction. Yesufu condemned the Senate’s stance, warning against continued […]
Justice Emeka Nwite found that the medical report, attached to Bello’s application was not signed by its maker as required. Justice Nwite noted that the report, marked as Exhibit B, which was the medical report provided by a doctor, was not signed by its maker, and as such, could not be accorded any probative value. […]
The protesters are demanding their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The demonstrators, comprising elderly ex-police personnel, held placards and chanted solidarity songs as they stood in the rain, insisting that their welfare and dignity had been neglected for too long. Speaking during the protest, a retired Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Manir Lawal, called […]
The incident, which caused a stir among residents and political observers, occurred as the Governor’s convoy was navigating a stretch of the road known for high vehicular activity. According to government sources, the Governor sustained no serious injuries and was immediately taken to a medical facility for precautionary examination. The incident was promptly confirmed by […]
In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo clarified that his comments were misrepresented. He explained that he only stressed the importance of security protocols for high-profile individuals, especially politically exposed persons, visiting the state. According to the governor, it is within his constitutional duty to ensure the safety of […]
Onanuga made the remark in a post on social media, following a visit by Governor Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to President Bola Tinubu. According to him, “Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday. Governor Eno is the APC leader in his state.” Eno, […]
At the resumed hearing, EFCC lawyer, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, informed the court that, following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, was unable to meet with other parties to resolve outstanding issues in the settlement. Jacobs further stated that the AGF had instructed him to request […]
The PCRC National Chairman, Mogaji Olaniyan announced at a meeting of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the PCRC. He said, “The fake news is the handiwork of some disgruntled element in society who had failed in their efforts to use the public against the Nigeria Police Force. “They want to use personnel of the […]
This decision was reached during its regular weekly meeting which reviewed the ongoing preparation for the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State and further update on applications for registration by new political parties. The Commission said it is pleased with the turnout of registrants in Anambra State and the peaceful conduct of the CVR […]
Olayinka made this statement as a reaction to Atiku’s resignation from the Peoples Democractic Party, PDP, while featuring on National Television. Recall that Atiku dumped the PDP, predicating his resignation on the trajectory the party has taken. “The only thing that interests Atiku Abubakar is to become Nigeria’s President. I’m beginning to wonder whether a […]