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Sep

11

2023

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Press Statement By Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Hon. Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency On The Verdict Of The Election Petition Tribunal

Judiciary, Politics

PRESS STATEMENT BY CHIEF IBE OKWARA OSONWA, HON. MEMBER REPRESENTING AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY My attention has just been drawn to a judgment delivered few minutes ago by the National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, comprising of Hon.Justice Adeyinka A. Aderibgbe (Chairman), Hon. Justice Kadi Mustaha A. Lalloki (Member I) and Hon. Justice Farouk U. Sarki (Member II). I am reliably informed by my team of lawyers, that the said judgment, in summary, disqualified my candidacy for the election under the platform of the Labour Party and my return as the winner of the said election…

Sep

11

2023

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“I Reject The Election Petition Tribunal Verdict” – Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu, PDP Candidate For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Politics, Judiciary

REJECTION OF THE ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL VERDICT. This is to inform the General Public that we reject in its entirety the verdict of the Election Petition Tribunal handling the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Election Matters. The Tribunal had on Saturday 8th September, 2023 struck out our petition challenging the illegal declaration of Chief Ibe Okwara as the winner of the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency election conducted by INEC on February 25th, 2023. INEC had erroneously declared Mr. Ibe Okwara as the winner of the said 'inconclusive election' where about 50,000 eligible voters (including myself) in 72 polling units were defranchized with the…

Sep

06

2023

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Breaking: Atiku, Obi Defeated; Tinubu Wins In Final PEPC Verdict

Judiciary, Politics

BREAKING: Atiku, Obi Defeated; Tinubu Wins In Final PEPC Verdict The Presidential Election Petition Court has dismissed the case filed by Labour candidate, Peter Gregory Obi against the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a five-hour marathon reading of the panel’s ruling on the substantive case filed by the defeated Labour candidate, Justice Haruna Tsammani said the case lacked material facts and unmeritorious. He also said 10 of the 13 witnesses who gave evidence were rejected for not being frontloaded with the petition, thus violating section 285 of the Nigerian constitution, section 137(7) of the Electoral Act 2022. The…

Aug

28

2023

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Just In: Presidential Election Petition Tribunal Sets 16 September, 2023 As Judgement Day

Judiciary, Politics

Just In: Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sets 16 September 2023 as judgment date On the manual collation of the presidential election results, he contended that the mode adopted did not diminish the credibility of the electoral process“Uploading results to IReV whether manually or electronically plays no role in collation of results; it does not add or decrease the number of votes. Collation is physical and manual,” Olanipekun said. Published 1 day ago on August 27, 2023By Opinion NigeriaAs the entire world awaits the outcomes of the three critical petitions instituted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP)…

Aug

25

2023

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” I Hold A Legal Degree, But I’m Not Actively Practicing Law At The Moment – Ifunanya Clarifies Her Legal/NBA Status

Judiciary

“I Hold A Legal Degree, But I am Not Actively Practicing Law At The Moment - Ifunanya Clarifies Her Legal/NBA Status NBA denies half nude female lawyer. Ifunanya Excel Grant, the controversial lawyer and social media influencer, has offered clarification regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding her professional status. In a video shared on her Facebook account on Wednesday, she addressed the matter by confirming that she is not currently practicing law, although she might consider doing so in the future. In her video statement, Ifunanya expressed that her current career trajectory is centered around the entertainment industry. She highlighted her…

Aug

15

2023

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News Breaking: FG Files 20 Fresh Charges Against Emefiele In Abuja, Seeks To Withdraw Lagos Firearms Case

Judiciary, Presidency

NEWSBREAKING: FG Files 20 Charges Against Emefiele In Abuja, Seeks To Withdraw Lagos Firearms Case The Federal Government Tuesday applied to withdraw the “illegal possession of firearms” case it filed against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice Mohammed Bakodo Abubakar told Justice Nicholas Oweibo that the application followed the result of further investigations. He made his application orally.But defence counsel Joseph Daudu (SAN) opposed him, arguing that because the government was in disobedience of the court’s order…

Aug

09

2023

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CPC Set To Investigate The Former Attorney General Of The Federation And Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami Over Allegations Of Corruption And Abuse Of Office

Judiciary

💥BREAKING ICPC Is Set To Investigate The Former Attorney General Of The Federation And Minister Of Justice, Abubakar Malami Over Allegations Of Corruption And Abuse Of Office During His Time. Meanwhile Former AGF Abubakar Malami Will Still Answer Questions Regarding Suspicious Transactions During His Time In Office ●1.The mysterious payment of $496 million to Global Steel Holdings Ltd (GSHL) as settlement for the termination of the Ajaokuta Steel concession nine years after the Indian company had waved all claims for compensation ●2.His handling of the sale of assets worth billions of naira forfeited to the Economic and Financial Cri*mes Commission…

Jul

26

2023

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Gov Otti, Retired Judges Agree On Payment Of 16 Years Outstanding Pensions, Gratuities

Judiciary

GOV OTTI, RETIRED JUDGES AGREE ON PAYMENT OF 16 YEARS OUTSTANDING PENSIONS, GRATUITIES Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and the umbrella group of Retired Judges in the State have agreed to set up a joint committee to resolve the issue of outstanding benefits and pensions due the retirees for the past 16 years. The state government had since 2007 failed to pay the retirement benefits of the former judges, which include gratuities, consolidated allowances, severance packages, pension, and miscellaneous entitlements. Subsequent administrations had made several commitments either by way of making authorization for payment or giving approvals to…

Jul

25

2023

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Federal High Court Lagos Grants Ex-CBN Governor, Emefiele N20m Bail

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Federal High Court Lagos grants ex-CBN gov, Emefiele N20m Bail A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday granted the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele bail. Emefiele’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, had, after his client pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge, applied for his bail, contending that the offense for which Emefiele was charged is bailable. The court granted Emefiele bail in the sum of N20 million and a surety in like sum. This was after a two-count charge of illegal possession of firearm levelled against him by the Department of State…

Jul

15

2023

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Drama: DSS Charge Embattled CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele With Illegal Possession Of Fire Arms

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Drama: DSS Charge Embattled CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele With Illegal Possession Of Fire Arms The federal government has filed a two-count charge of illegal processions of firearm and ammunition against suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele before the Federal High Court in Lagos. The federal government in the charge sheet, seen by our correspondent, accused Emefiele of possessing a single-barrel shotgun (JOJEFF MAGNUM 8371) without a licence. The government maintained that the offences are contrary to section 4 of the Firearms Act Cap F28 Laws of the Federation 2004 and punishable under Section 27 (1b) of the…