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Supreme Court Rules On Labour Party National Chairmanship
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman of the…
Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking To Stop Construction Of Costal Project
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has struck out a suit against the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Costal Road project, filed by some indigenes and other concerned property owners of Okun-Ajah Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state. Justice Akintayo Aluko ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction and promptly transferred the suit…
Again, INEC Discredits Petition To Recall Embattled Kogi Senator
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the petition submitted for the recall of the senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has failed to meet constitutional requirements. In a short statement on its X handle, INEC said the petition failed to meet Section 69(a) of the Nigerian constitution. “The petition…
NCAA Warns Foreign Airlines Against Deporting Nigerian Passengers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has cautioned international airlines against deporting Nigerian passengers after transporting them halfway to their destinations. The NCAA’s Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu, announced this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, the practice has led to considerable distress for passengers and damaged the reputation of…
President Tinubu Departs Nigeria For France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, on Wednesday on a short working visit, the Presidency has revealed. A statement signed by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said that during the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones. He added that Tinubu will also use the retreat to…
Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As New NNPCL CEO
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Mele Kyari. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, in the early hours of Wednesday, Tinubu removed all other…
Ladoja’s Show, Prayers For Nigeria: How Eid-el-fitr Celebrations Went Down In Oyo
After 30 days of devotion, perseverance and dedication to the pillars as well as principles of Islam, today, Muslim faithful joined their counterpart around the world to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Oyo Muslim ummahs gathered at various Eid Prayer Grounds across the state to offer prayers of thanksgiving…
Hold Up Muslim Faithful!!! Ramadan May Continue In Nigeria
Muslim Faithful in Nigeria might continue fasting tomorrow even though Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest sites earlier on Saturday announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period will begin on Sunday. This is as the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His…
EFCC Declares Popular Business Mogul Wanted For Alleged Criminal Conspiracy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businesswoman and managing director/CEO of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu, wanted. In a post on its social media pages on Friday, the Commission said Achimugu is wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The post signed by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, the Commission…
Delta Nursing School Retracts Query Issued To Student Over Refusal To Eulogize Tinubu
Delta State College of Nursing Science has bowed to pressure and withdrawn the query letter issued to a student, Osatohemwen Edobor, over a recorded video of an event that had the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in attendance. Edobor was earlier issued a query by the college for posting the video of the nursing students refusing…