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Friendly joke – Supreme Court says, dismisses Atiku’s fresh evidence
The Supreme Court has rejected Atiku Abubakar’s request to introduce new evidence in his appeal against President Bola Tinubu, citing a lack of jurisdiction. The highest court characterized Atiku’s petition as a mere formality, stating that it could not be granted. It also noted that the case was filed after the specified deadline and failed to establish evidence of forgery. Atiku had applied to the Supreme Court for permission to present fresh evidence of forgery against Tinubu. He argued that the court should consider the matter due to its constitutional and democratic significance. The fresh evidence in question was Tinubu’s…
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Former EFCC Boss, Bawa regains freedom after 134 days in detention
After more than 134 days in detention, the Department of State Service has freed Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former EFCC boss who was embroiled in controversy. On the night of October 25, 2023, Bawa regained his freedom following his arrest by the secret police on June 14, 2023, just hours after President Bola Tinubu had suspended him from his position. Amidst celebrations and joy, Bawa has been reunited with his family and friends.
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Ministers have landcruisers, Prado in their convoys and you will not ask them questions. Please spare us a bit – Senate justifies plans to purchase N160m SUVs for members
The Nigerian Senate has defended its intention to acquire upscale vehicles for its members. Sunday Karimi, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Services, addressed the media in Abuja on Tuesday, October 24, explaining that the decision to purchase these luxury cars for lawmakers was based on their durability and the need for maintenance over a four-year period. Karimi also pointed out that while lawmakers were being scrutinized for this decision, there was a lack of scrutiny regarding ministers who possessed more than three Land Cruisers, Prado, and various other vehicles. He emphasized that questions about the ministers’ vehicle acquisitions…
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Ibadan College shut down after EFCC operatives clashed with staff, students
The management of the Federal College of Forestry in Ibadan has taken the decision to close the institution indefinitely. This decision comes in the aftermath of a confrontation between college staff and students and officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Tuesday, EFCC operatives arrived at the college for a routine verification of a surety’s address and identity, but the situation escalated into a violent clash with staff and students. The EFCC had duly informed the college community about their mission. As a result of this incident, the college has been temporarily shut down. The Public Relations…
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Supreme Court to deliver final verdict in Atiku, Obi’s petitions Oct 26
The Supreme Court has scheduled Thursday, October 26, as the date for issuing its conclusive verdicts on the remaining two legal challenges concerning the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration as the winner of the recent presidential election. These petitions were brought forth by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Gregory Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Dr. Awemeri Festus Akande, the Director of Press and Information at the Supreme Court, confirmed this development on Wednesday. He also assured that thorough security measures have been implemented to prevent security breaches…
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Wike, Tinubu: We cannot fold our arms and allow Gumi to heat up the polity through his careless, destructive, and inciting statements – Sunday Igboho
Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Igboho, has warned Islamic scholar Ahmad Gumi about his inflammatory statements and sermons. Igboho firmly stated that he wouldn’t stand by and let Gumi contribute to political unrest in Nigeria with potentially divisive speeches. Gumi had claimed that Christians couldn’t be trusted with Nigeria’s security and called for the removal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. This call came after Wike’s meeting with an Israeli envoy to discuss Abuja’s security. Gumi also accused President Bola Tinubu of appointing Southern Christians to significant positions and suggested that the current…
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Court convicts Lagos medical director to life imprisonment for defiling wife’s niece
A Lagos doctor named Olufemi Olaleye, who serves as the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence court in Ikeja. The sentence was a result of his conviction on two charges related to the defilement and sexual assault by penetration of his wife’s 15-year-old niece. The court found him guilty of these offenses, ruling that the prosecution provided compelling evidence beyond a reasonable doubt, which was consistent with the victim’s testimony. During the trial, the doctor’s wife revealed that her husband had been sexually abusing…
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Don’t pay for lodging a complaint at our stations. It is free – Police spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, educates Nigerians
The Nigeria Police Force’s spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, emphasized that filing a complaint at any police station in Nigeria is entirely cost-free. He made this declaration via his social media handle a few hours ago after a Nigerian man claimed that he was requested to pay for stationery items when he visited a police station to report an incident.
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Student Loan Programme to commence January 2024 – Tinubu assures Nigerians
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu announced the conclusion of the era of strikes within the country’s academic institutions. This declaration was made during his speech at the 29th annual Nigerian Economic Summit, organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. He revealed that the Students Loans Scheme under his administration will commence in January 2024. “By January 2024, the new Students Loan Programme must commence. To the future of our children and students we’re saying no more strikes. “There must be a Consumer Credit Scheme which will have to come to effect…
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Growing up Tinubu was my Political Mentor, he fought for democracy – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, the Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, has openly acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his political role model. In a recent conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, he shared insights into his relationship with the president. He mentioned that he has a strong and close connection with the president, regarding him as an “uncle” and emphasizing that Tinubu served as a mentor during his formative years. Seun Kuti also reminisced about Tinubu’s prominent role as a member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), which actively championed the cause of democracy in Nigeria following the annulment of the June 12, 1993…
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Detaining Nnamdi Kanu is a sin, End it and see the face of God – Counsel, Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel representing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), maintains that keeping the agitator in custody is a moral transgression. In light of this, Ejimakor stated that if the Nigerian government were to release Kanu, they would experience divine consequences, drawing upon biblical verses that warn of the consequences of sin for humanity. Posting on X, he wrote: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but SIN is a reproach to any people”- Proverbs 14:34. “Your INIQUITIES have made a separation between you & your God & your sins have hidden his face from you…
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Supreme Court reserves judgment in Atiku’s petition against Tinubu
The Supreme Court has decided to withhold its judgment in the case filed by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who seeks to challenge the declaration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Justice John Inyang Okoro, heading a 7-member panel of Justices of the Court during Monday’s proceedings, announced the decision to reserve the final judgment after hearing arguments from legal representatives involved in the case. Justice Okoro stated that the parties involved in the case would be informed as soon as a date for the judgment is…
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