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The Appeal and Supreme Courts did not affirm Tinubu’s presidency. They merely upheld the illegality of INEC’s declaration – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the vice-presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has conveyed that the Supreme Court’s decision did not validate Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory, contrary to widespread belief. The former federal lawmaker clarified that the apex court merely upheld what he deemed as the irregularity declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking as a guest on Arise TV shortly after his superior, Peter Obi, addressed the press about the post-election judicial proceedings, Datti Baba-Ahmed expressed these views. He said they had rejected the Supreme Court judgement and did not accept it as a valid…
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The Supreme Court judgment willfully condoned breaches of the Constitution relative to established qualifications and parameters for candidates in presidential elections – Peter Obi laments
The 2023 presidential election candidate for the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed that the Supreme Court’s September 6 ruling affirming President Bola Tinubu’s election constitutes a complete violation of the trust Nigerians place in the judiciary. During a press conference held in Abuja on November 6, Obi asserted that the apex court’s verdict contradicts the “abundant evidence of election manipulation, false claims regarding a technical malfunction, significant failure to comply with INEC’s established rules, as well as concerns involving perjury, identity misrepresentation, and forgery.” He stated that the Supreme Court exhibited a disturbing aversion to public opinion just…
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People are spending lots of money to run mad in the name of getting high – Police PRO laments high drug use in Delta state
DSP Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, has expressed concern over the significant prevalence of drug abuse in the state. On Monday, November 6, 2023, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) highlighted this issue while sharing a photo of confiscated illicit drugs from a supplier in Ughelli. He stated that people are spending money to run mad in the name of getting high. “People are spending lots of money to run mad. I will keep saying this. We have to do our best to stop the abuse of the substance in the name of getting high,” he…
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Imo guber LP candidate, Achonu escapes death as thugs allegedly open fire on his convoy
Just five days before the Imo State governorship elections on November 11, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, Senator Athan Achonu, reportedly encountered an attack in the state. Achonu’s procession was assaulted en route to St Peter’s Anglican Church, Obibiezena in Owerri North Local Government Area, where he had been invited to participate in the church’s synod. Reports indicated that his convoy ran into an alleged ambush set up by some hooligans who had established a roadblock with an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), an All Progressive Congress-branded Sienna, and a Hilux truck. A statement, signed by Chibuikem Diala, the Director of…
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We take pride in your excellent profile of public service and will continue to pray for you -Ooni of Ife tells Tinubu
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has guaranteed President Bola Tinubu his unwavering commitment to continue fervently praying and making offerings to the ancestors for a prosperous and advantageous tenure. This commitment follows the recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld President Bola Tinubu’s triumph in the 2023 presidential election. Ooni Ogunwusi conveyed this assurance in a congratulatory letter by his spokesperson, Moses Olafare, on Sunday. Furthermore, he highlighted that Tinubu’s success at the highest court signifies the public’s trust in his ‘Renewed Hope’ initiative. Ooni Ogunwusi stated, “Dear Asiwaju, this development, which secures the people’s mandate and the nationwide…
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Poverty is not a shameful thing but we need to dig ourselves out of it – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stressed the imperative for Nigeria to uplift itself from poverty. He urged members of his cabinet and top civil service management to collaborate and alter Nigeria’s story, fostering economic prosperity. He said this during the conclusion of a three-day cabinet retreat held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja The President acknowledged that while poverty isn’t a matter of shame, it’s essential for individuals to chart a course out of it. He said; Since we are one family and one nation, and we are in this vehicle together, to change the narrative and bring about economic…
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We have low-cost leadership in our politics today and you cannot produce anything from it. We need to change our political culture —Ezekwesili
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, has called for a transformation in Africa’s political culture, emphasizing that such a change is crucial for driving significant development on the continent. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony for the 2023/2024 session of the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) in Abuja, she highlighted the need to address a prevailing political culture in Africa that prioritizes narrow interests over the collective welfare. According to her; “We have low-cost leadership in our politics today and you cannot produce anything from low-cost leadership She said that the young people and technology would propel…
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The insecurity being faced in the country since 2009 was the creation of the political class – Buratai
The ex-Chief Of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, emphasized that the root of insecurity in Nigeria lies within the challenges of the political class, stressing that a determined political resolve could overcome this. Buratai highlighted this during the 2023 National Public Service Lecture and the 65th anniversary of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association. He shared insights in a lecture titled “Public Service and the Imperatives for National Security in Nigeria,” mentioning that the calls for his dismissal as COAS under the former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration regarding insecurity were more based on personal biases than a fair assessment…
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Presidency announces return of $150m Abacha loot from France
The office of the president has announced that France has committed to returning $150 million looted by former Nigerian military leader, General Sani Abacha. Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, conveyed this in a statement on Friday, and President Bola Tinubu praised France for its decision. During the visit of France’s Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, Tinubu applauded the deepening of bilateral relations between Nigeria and France. “Thank you for the good news on the return of Abacha loot. We appreciate your effective cooperation concerning the return of Nigeria’s money. It will be…
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NLC, TUC declare strike over attack on President , Ajaero
The coalition of organized labor unions, which includes the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has announced a nationwide strike following an attack on its NLC President, Joe Ajaero. During a briefing in Abuja, the NLC and TUC leaders presented a 6-point demand to the Federal Government, urging the immediate removal of the Imo State Commissioner of Police, the Area Commander, and other police officers allegedly involved in the brutal treatment of Ajaero and other workers. This strike is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Ajaero was reportedly subjected to mistreatment during an organized…
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A true Muslimah will never leave her marriage because her husband married another wife – Nigerian woman opines
Umu Muheebah, a Nigerian woman, stated that a devout Muslim wife would not divorce her husband for marrying another woman. One Maryam Ibrahim Kano however disagreed, asserting that a woman leaving her marriage because of polygamy doesn’t undermine her identity as a true Muslim woman. According to her, it is not Haram for her to leave the marriage if she feels she can’t share or she thinks she will disrespect her husband, it’s better she leaves the marriage
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N18.6trn needed to fix Federal Roads in 4 Years – Minister of works, Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, informed the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations that the road sector necessitates N18.6 trillion over the next four years. He urged the National Assembly to devise strategies for addressing the road sector’s critical needs and requested a contingency fund to handle urgent situations when roads collapse, emphasizing the necessity of respecting the Assembly’s directives for immediate interventions. He said; “On the whole, to address our road sector for the four years, we would be needing about N18.6 trillion and so the National Assembly must have to wear its thinking cap on how we…
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