Court Turn Down Wike's Suit Against PDP, Says The Party Has The Right To Suspend And Expel Him
A federal court in Abuja has said former Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has the right to suspend or expel him as a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) if it is legally active. . This was said by Judge James Omotosho in a ruling on a lawsuit filed by Wyke to prevent the PDP from cracking down on Wyke without a fair hearing ahead of the 2023 general election.
The Federal Government declares that no court has the power to halt the inauguration of Tinubu
Despite continued legal challenges and protests, The Sun reports that the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu and his deputy, Kashim Shettima, will go forward as planned on May 29. At a World Press Conference called to inform Nigerians and the international community about the activities scheduled for the 2023 Presidential Inauguration, Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Transition Committee and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, made this announcement.
Today's Headline: Release Kuti From Detention-TIB Tells Police, Why I Attended El-Rufai’s Event-Wike
Comply With Court Ruling, Release Seun Kuti From Detention – Take-It-Back Movement Tells Nigerian Police. Photo Credit: SaharaReporters Human rights and pro-democracy group, Take It Back Movement (TIB) has urged the Nigerian Police Force to comply with the court ruling by releasing the Afrobeat Musician, Seun Kuti from detention.
Two Lecturers, Nine Workers Of Ambrose Alli University Dismissed Over Sexual Abuse, Others
Some lecturers and workers of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, have been dismissed over their involvement in sexual abuse, age falsification, fraud and extortion. Professor Asomwan Adagbonyin, the acting Vice Chancellor (VC), stated this while presenting the committee's report to the Chairman, Andrew Olotu and members of the AAU Special Intervention Team yesterday, adding that decision was implemented based on recommendations of the University Staff Disciplinary Committee who found the offenders guilty.
Five suspected Yoruba nation agitators arrested for 'hijacking radio station' in Oyo
Ibadan, Nigeria - Five suspected Yoruba nation agitators were arrested on Sunday after they invaded Amuludun FM, a community-based radio station owned by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Ibadan. The suspects, who were armed with charms, stormed the radio station premises during a live sponsored program.
Vinicius Jnr Wasn't Sanctioned And His Red Card Is Cancelled.
Last Sunday in a La Liga game between Valencia CF and Real Madrid, Vinicius Jnr was sent off by the referee for violent conduct towards a Valencia player, but information reaching bus now have stated otherwise. According to recent Information coming in, the competition's committee in Spain did not sanction Vinicius Jnr after his red card Versus Valencia last Sunday, and now his red card seemed to.have been cancelled.
Abia Committee Declares 7-Day Prayers, Fasting Ahead of Alex Otti’s Swearing-In As Governor
Abia State Stakeholders’ Committee for the Restoration of Democracy has declared a seven-day prayer and fasting ahead of the swearing-in of Alex Otti as the governor of the state. The committee, in a statement signed by its chairman, Chief Don Ubani, on Thursday, said the prayers and fasting would be held from May 16 to May 22.
Lamidi Apapa Booed And Called 'Ole' In Court During The Presidential Election Petition (Video)
Lamidi Apapa, the factional leader of the Labour Party, who was recently declared as the acting National Chairman of the Labour Party booed and mocked at the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja. This happened after he was seen in a different video fighting for seats in the court, where the Labour Party members were supposed to sit during the court session.
Today's Headlines: History will judge Buhari’s govt — Bode George, 29th May: Yobe govt frees 115 inmates
History will judge Buhari’s govt — Bode George Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, weekend, x-rayed the outgoing administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and declared that he has not lived up to expectations. The PDP leader, in a chat with select journalists at this Ikoyi office, also noted that in all sectors of the country, the Buhari administration has not impacted positively the lives of Nigerians.
Timothy Adegoke: Stop Intimidating Oyo Broadcaster, Lawyer Warns Police
According to Punch News report, In a concerning turn of events, the Oyo State Police Force has come under scrutiny following allegations of intimidation and harassment against Timothy Adegoke, a prominent broadcaster based in the state. The situation has prompted a lawyer to issue a stern warning to the police, demanding an end to their alleged misconduct and violations of Adegoke's rights.
Dave Umahi Challenges BBC's Claim on Peter Obi's Victory in Rivers State 2023 Presidential Poll
In response to a BBC investigation report claiming that the results of the Rivers state presidential election were manipulated, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and Senator-elect of Ebonyi South, has claimed that the BBC has no authority to tell Nigerians who won the election in Rivers state.
Reactions: Photos As Obidients mob Lamidi Apapa in Court, Chants Ole
According to information gathered from Vanguard, it will interest you to note that the pre-hearing of the appeal filed by Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi against President-elect Bola Tinubu was postponed by the Presidential Election Appeal Court today (Wednesday) till Friday, May 19. Lamidi Apapa, the factional leader of the Labour Party (LP), was surrounded by party members in court on Wednesday and taken into protective custody.
Alleged drug deal: Court bars lawyers, journalists from covering Abba Kyari’s trial
Journalists covering the ongoing trial of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari and other co-defendants were denied access to Court 10 of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the proceedings were taking place. The order to restrain the journalists came after an application by Mr. Sunday Joseph, counsel for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), seeking protection for the next witness scheduled to testify in the trial.
Today's Headlines: History Will Judge Buhari’s Govt — Bode George, Yobe Govt Frees 115 Inmates
History will judge Buhari’s govt — Bode George Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, weekend, x-rayed the outgoing administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and declared that he has not lived up to expectations. The PDP leader, in a chat with select journalists at this Ikoyi office, also noted that in all sectors of the country, the Buhari administration has not impacted positively the lives of Nigerians.
Abba Kyari: We Opted For Behind Closed Door Trial To Protect Undercover Witnesses – NDLEA
According to Vanguard, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), gave reasons it resorted to the trial of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abba Kyari and his co-defendants behind closed door. Mr Sunday Joseph, the Legal Counsel of the NDLEA, told journalist who were barred from covering the sitting in Federal High Court, Abuja, after the case was adjourned by Justice Emeka Nwite.
Today's Headlines: Sokoto Election Tribunal Begins Sitting; Gemade, Others Remain Suspended
Sokoto Election Tribunal Begins Sitting Photo Credit: Leadership News National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal Panel 2 will hold its inaugural sitting today, Monday. According to a notice issued by secretary of the tribunal, Sunday Martins, the inaugural sitting is scheduled for Court 6, High Court complex, Sokoto.
Nigerian High Court Holds Trials Of Disgraced Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari Behind Closed Doors
On Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja resumed proceedings behind closed doors in the trial of disgraced Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari and three other defendants. This was stated by Justice Emeka Nwite, who ordered journalists, solicitors for other cases, and other litigants to exit the courtroom prior to the start of proceedings.
FG sets up committee to review remuneration of lawyers
A committee has been established by the federal government to examine and control the compensation of legal professionals nationwide. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, inaugurated the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Committee on Monday in Abuja. It will be led by the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN.
Senate Presidency: Source Reveals Why Northern Senators do Not Want Akpabio
Following the crisis that continues to rock the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the zoning template adopted by the Party which produced Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) as Senate President, a confidential source has revealed that Northern Senators are opposed to the former Minority Senate leader and ex-Minister of Niger Delta Affairs' leadership of the 10th Senate because they fear it is an attempt to bring back agitation for resource control which they loath with passion.
10th NASS Leadership: Northern House Member, Yusuf Gagdi Threatens to Shut Down Nigeria
Yusuf Gagdi, a House of Representatives member representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke Federal Constituency of Plateau State, has threatened to shut down the country in his quest to be the Speaker of the incoming 10th House. Gagdi, a member of the G-7 group of speakership aspirants aggrieved with the leadership zoning plan of the Abdullahi Adamu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC), in an interview with select journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, said the aggrieved aspirants were not against Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President-elect, but the APC leadership.