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Nov

2023

Pastor Okey Udo Congratulates Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa On His Resounding Victory At The Court Of Appeal

Abia North, Judiciary, National Assembly, Politics

"Esteemed Honourable Ibe Okwara Osanwa, heartfelt congratulations on your resounding victory at the Court of Appeal. This triumph is a testament to the unwavering faith the people of Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency have placed in you. Your steadfast commitment to justice and democratic ideals has not only been recognized but has been rightfully upheld, setting a precedent for future generations. As you step into this reaffirmed role, may you embrace this victory not just as a personal accolade, but as a platform to unite and propel the constituency towards unparalleled progress and development. Let this achievement be the bedrock upon…

Nov

2023

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Just-In: Jubilations In Ohafia And Arochukwu As Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Wins In Appeal Court

Abia North, Judiciary, National Assembly

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Win's as Apeal Court Reverses Tribunal Judgement, Affirms his Victory in the General Election.Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Win's as Apeal Court Reverses Tribunal Judgement, Affirms his Victory in the General Election. The Court of Appeal, Lagos, has set aside the judgment by the National Assembly Election Tribunal in Umuahia which declared Daniel Okeke of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the last election for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State. A panel of the tribunal led by Justice Adeyinka Aderebgbe, had sacked the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa,…

Nov

2023

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Mohbad: Sam Larry And Naira Marley Granted Bail On Strict Terms

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

BREAKING (Mohbad): Sam Larry And Naira Marley Granted Bail Music industry figures Sam Larry and Naira Marley have been granted bail, each required to provide three sureties with a substantial sum of 20 million naira. As part of their bail conditions, the court asked them to surrender their international passports and make weekly appearances at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Adding a unique warning, the magistrate overseeing the case sternly cautioned that any attempts to contact her directly would be recorded and potentially disclosed in open court proceedings. The duo were arrested on their return to Nigeria after they…

Nov

2023

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Peter Obi Reacts To Supreme Court Judgement (FULL SPEECH)

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

FULL SPEECH: Peter Obi’s Reacts To Supreme Court Judgement Remarks at a Press Conference by Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party on The Supreme Court Judgment of 26th October, 2023 On the 2023 Nigeria Presidential Election Held in Abuja, FCT, on Monday 6th November, 2023 Protocols, 1.Fellow countrymen and women. Gentlemen of the Media, Good day and welcome to this press conference.Kindly permit me to make some brief remarks on the recent ruling of the Supreme Court, the highest court in Nigeria. About a fortnight ago, I was traveling abroad on a prior scheduled engagement…

Nov

2023

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Just-In: Court Orders Unconditional Release Of Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele

Human Rights, Crime, Judiciary

Court orders unconditional release of ex-CBN gov Emefiele The Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the unconditional and immediate release of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice O.A. Adeniyi made the order following an ex-parte motion filed by Emefiele. In the motion, the ex-CBN governor was seeking his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pending the hearing and determination of the originating motion. After hearing the motion, the judge ordered Emefiele’s release. Emefiele named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Executive…

Nov

2023

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Gov Otti Wins As Supreme Court Bursts Okey Ahiwe, PDP’s Bubble

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash

GOV OTTI WINS AS SUPREME COURT BURSTS OKEY AHIWE, PDP’S BUBBLE The Supreme Court has thwarted a surreptitious move by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Abia governorship election, Okey Ambrose Ahiwe, seeking to undermine the verdict of Abia people by removing Governor Alex Otti from office. Ahiwe, who lost the March 18, 2023 governorship election won by Labour Party's Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, had filed a suit on October 30, 2023, seeking to be joined as an interested party in the controversial Federal High Court, Kano, judgment now discarded by the Appeal Court, Kano. The Supreme Court…

Nov

2023

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Just-In: Appeal Court Sacks Former Governor From The Senate(Read Details)

National Assembly, Judiciary, Politics

BREAKING: Appeal Court Sacks Former Governor From The Senate The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, has sacked Gabriel Suswan, the former Governor of Benue State, from the red Chambers. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, said it was satisfied that Suswam was not the valid winner of the senatorial election that held in Benue North East on February 25. It faulted the judgement of the Benue State National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, which returned Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the Senate, after it nullified the election victory of Mr.…

Oct

2023

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Seven Key Issues Supreme Court Resolved In Tinubu’s Favour

Judiciary, Politics

Seven Issues Supreme Court Resolved In Tinubu’s Favour The Supreme Court, on Thursday, affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu and dismissed the appeals filed by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; and Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP. The Supreme Court agreed with the September 6 verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, on all counts. The seven-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Inyang Okoro, in an unanimous judgment, resolved the seven issues for determination in favour of Tinubu. The seven justices who took the landmark decision were Inyang Okoro,…

Oct

2023

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PDP Governor Joined APC Chieftains At Aso Rock To Celebrate Tinubu’s Victory At The Supreme Court

Abuja, Judiciary, Politics, Presidency

PDP Governor joins APC Chieftains At Aso Rock To Celebrate Tinubu’s Victory At Supreme Court One of the governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, rejoiced with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja This was after the Supreme Court affirmed the election of Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president in the 2023 general election. In its ruling on Thursday, the seven-member panel held that the issues canvassed by Obi were the same as that of Atiku’s thus and there was no need for a repeat. It therefore affirmed the ruling of the Presidential Elections…

Oct

2023

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“Show You’re True Patriots By Telephoning To Congratulate Tinubu” – Festus Keyamo(SAN) Advise Atiku And Obi

Judiciary, Politics, Presidency

"Show You're Patriots By Telephoning To Congratulate Tinubu" - Festus Keyamo(SAN) Advise Atiku and Obi Festus Keyamo (SAN), the minister of aviation and aerospace development, has told Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to call President Bola Tinubu and congratulate him after the Supreme Court affirmed his election win. Messrs Atiku and Obi are the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) respectively. 'Show you're patriots': Keyamo to Atiku, Obi Telephoning President Tinubu, Keyamo said, will show that the opposition leaders are “true patriots”. Furthermore, the minister asked citizens to “close ranks to help steer our…