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Nov

2023

Obasanjo Slams Court Verdicts Removing 3 Governors

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, Politics

Obasanjo Slams Court Verdicts Removing 3 Governors Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his concerns regarding recent court rulings that have led to the removal of three governors. According to Obasanjo, it is completely unacceptable that a few judges have the power to overturn the will of millions of voters. Obasanjo’s comments come in light of ongoing judgments by the Court of Appeal regarding electoral disputes arising from the 2023 elections in Nigeria. Last week, the court ruled to remove governors Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano, and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau in separate judgments, which…

Nov

2023

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“I Will Never Recognize Akobundu As My Senator” – House Of Reps Member Ginger Onwusibe

Abia Central, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash

“I will never recognize Akobundu as my Senator”— House of Reps member Ginger Onwusibe Member Representing Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency Hon Ginger Onwusibe has vowed not to recognize the new Senator Representing Abia Central Senatorial District Senator Austin Akobundu . Ginger who spoke during his meeting with Labour Party members on the backdrop of the sack of Senator Darlington Nwokocha from the Senate by the Appeal Court said the judgement was the “greatest injustice he has ever seen” “Those PDP members from Isialngwa North and South celebrating over Akobundu should be ashamed of themselves” “They couldn't win…

Nov

2023

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Amaekpu Development Union, Ohafia Congratulates Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa And Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke(Etiokwe) On Their Appeal Court Victories

Abia State, Abia North, Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Amaekpu Development Union, Ohafia Congratulates Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa And Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke(Etiokwe) On Their Appeal Court Victories CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPEAL COURT VICTORIES The executives of Amaekpu Development Union(ADU) and the good people of Amaekpu hereby congratulate you on your recent victory to represent the good people of Abia North, Aro/Ohafia Federal Constituency and Ohafia South State Constituency. With this victory, God will avail you the grace and eneblement to graciously discharge your legislative roles to the good people of Nigeria as to give our constituencies the deserved dividends of democracy. May our Lord…

Nov

2023

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Chief Justice Of Nigeria To Swear In 58 New SANs November 27

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash

CJN to swear in 58 new SANs Nov 27 CJN to swear in 58 new SANsChief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will on November 27 swear in the 58 newly-appointed Senior Advocates at the Supreme Court Headquarters, Abuja. According to a statement issued by Director of Press and Information of the apex court, Dr Festus Akande, the swearing in will be part of the programmes lined up to formally herald the 2023/2024 Legal Year of the Court. The statement read in part: “In line with our age-long tradition, during the special court session, the Chief Justice of Nigeria will…

Nov

2023

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Why Ex-CBN Governor, Emefiele Will Remain In Kuje Prison Till November 22

Crime, Economy, Judiciary, News Flash

Court Remands Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele In Kuje Prison Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has ordered that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele, be remanded in Kuje prison pending the determination of his request for bail. Emefiele will remain in prison until November 22, when the court will deliver a ruling on his bail motion. According to Dailypost report z His lead counsel, Mathew Burkaa SAN, moved the application for bail which Rotimi Oyedepo vehemently opposed on behalf of the Federal Government. After taking arguments for…

Nov

2023

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How Appeal Court Sacked Kano Governor, Declared APC Winner

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Appeal Court Sacks Kano Governor, Declares APC Winner The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. The panel upheld the verdict of the tribunal led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay which sacked Yusuf on September 20, 2023. The lower court had declared 165,663 votes of Yusuf, who contested under the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), invalid on the grounds that they were not signed or stamped by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The governor’s votes were then reduced to 853,939 while those of Nasir Ganuwa, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival,…

Nov

2023

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Appeal Court Sacks LP Rep In Lagos, Declares APC Winner

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Appeal Court Sacks LP Rep In Lagos, Declares APC Winner The Appeal Court has sacked Labour Party, LP’s Olukayode Doherty and declared the All Progressives Congress, APC’s Rauf Age-Suleiman as the winner of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Amuwo-Odofin II Constituency election. According to Dailypost report, the court upheld an earlier ruling by the Election Petition Tribunal. The tribunal had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to present Sulaiman with the certificate of return as the winner of the election. The court held that the Electoral Act 2022 does not allow a candidate to be declared winner if…

Nov

2023

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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…