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Court orders Phillip Shaibu to join Speaker, new Edo Deputy Gov in suit challenging impeachment
The Judge also granted order to the former Deputy Governor to join his successor as a defendant in the suit.Delivering ruling in a motion on notice filed by Shaibu, the Judge agreed with his counsel, Ayotunde Ogunleye SAN, that both the Speaker and the new Deputy Governor are necessary parties in the suit.The Judge held […]
Alleged Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Mompha’s Trial Till July 1
The Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC, had on January 12, 2022 arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activity, failure to disclose assets and property, possession […]
Ekiti APC leaders kick against appointment of Fayose’s men by Oyebanji
A statement by convener of the Concerned Ekiti APC Stakeholders, Prince Aderobaki Adeleye, noted that in spite of their numerous sacrifices and contributions to the success of APC in the last poll, appointments were given to members of the Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP.Adeleye, who described the action as unacceptable and capable of creating division in […]
Gabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo goes on hunger strike
Bongo was ousted in a military coup in August last year, shortly after he won a disputed presidential poll. He was then confined to his house in the capital, Libreville, along with two of his sons, Jalil and Bilal.The ruling junta also placed his wife Sylvia Bongo and eldest son Noureddin in prison, awaiting trial […]
Atiku, Obi, Saraki, Lamido begin 2027 coalition talks
Former Labour Party ,LP, presidential candidate Peter Obi held meetings with his Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, counterpart, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.He also met with two PDP chieftains, former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido.Speaking on Obi’s meeting with Atiku, the ex-VP’s media aide, Paul Ibe, said although they discussed […]
Court Reserves Judgement In Kogi Gov Election Dispute
At its recent proceedings, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the APC and ododo, asked the tribunal to dismiss the petition filed by Ajaka for being incompetent and lacking in merit. They stated this through their lawyers, Kanu Agabi, Joseph Daudu and Emmanuel Ukala while adopting their final written addresses.Counsel for Ajaka, Pius Akubo, however, […]
Ondo APC group warns gov aspirants against disunity after primary
A few days before the party’s primary, a group within the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, known as Asiwaju Mandate Group, appealed to the governorship aspirants of the party to display good sportsmanship spirit during and after the party’s primary on Saturday. The group which claimed to be neutral to all aspirants also urged […]
PDP Reps meet amid party crisis
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, House of Representatives caucus, are currently meeting at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. This is happening hours ahead of a media parley slated for Tuesday (today) by 60 lawmakers loyal to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Last week, 60 opposition lawmakers led by the member representing Ideato North/Ideato […]