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Nigeria’s apex court, the Supreme Court, upheld President Bola Tinubu’s election victory on Thursday, bringing to an end a legal challenge presented by his two main rivals, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. They argued that his victory was marred by irregularities. The apex court ruling will give the 71-year-old Bola Ahmed Tinubu a clear mandate…
On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a challenge to the appeal submitted by Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), contesting the verdict of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal delivered on September 6th. Read also:Just in: Supreme Court Upholds Appeal Court’s Ruling On FCT Status Details later…
A seven-man robbery gang recently committed a heinous crime in the Abapawa community, targeting hostels where students from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ogun State reside. The incident occurred overnight, spanning from Monday into Tuesday, and it involved the sexual abuse of four female students along with theft. Read also : IReV not…
25% Votes Requirement: Supreme Court Upholds Appeal Court’s Ruling On FCT On Thursday, a significant legal precedent was set by the Supreme Court, which upheld the ruling previously handed down by the Appeal Court. This ruling clarified a fundamental aspect of presidential elections in Nigeria – that a presidential candidate does not necessarily need to…
2023 Polls: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Absent As Supreme Court Delivers Judgment On Thursday, during the momentous judgment delivery at the Supreme Court regarding the presidential election that took place on February 25, 2023, there were notable absences. Notably, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his counterpart from the Labour Party, Peter…
The State Security Service (SSS) has officially confirmed the release of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa. Peter Afunanya, the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications at the SSS, announced Mr. Bawa’s release in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Bawa was released on Wednesday night, but…
The amended list of candidates for the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State, released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), does not include the name of Chief Timipre Sylva, the governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision came after Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court in Abuja had…
On Tuesday, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in governance. He made this statement during the Citizen’s Engagement session for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and 2024 Budget, specifically for Ogun East Senatorial District, held in Ijebu-Ode. Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele represented the…
The release of excess water from the Oyan River Dam has led to flooding in communities along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria. Some residents, traders, and businesses in the affected areas, including estates like Isheri Riverview and other residential neighborhoods in Warewa to the OPIC area, have been impacted by the flooding. Read…
The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has provided an update on the Agro-Cargo Airport project in Ogun State. According to his statement, the airport, located along Ilisan-Iperu road in the Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, is expected to be ready for commercial flight operations by December. Read also : Abiodun to swear…
