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Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has taken determined legal action to challenge the election of President Bola Tinubu. He and his legal team, led by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, have lodged an appeal with the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This appeal consists of 35 grounds, with the aim…
Gas retailers have issued a warning that the cost of a 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder could potentially reach N18,000 by December if the Federal Government doesn’t intervene to curb the activities of terminal owners. Olatunbosun Oladapo, the President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, expressed his concerns to reporters on Sunday. He…
President Bola Tinubu has named Jamila Bio Ibrahim as the Minister of Youth and Ayodele Olawande as the Minister of State for Youth. Their nominations await confirmation by the national assembly. Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, announced this development. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, a young medical doctor, previously led the Progressive…
SaharaRepoters has reported that a crisis was narrowly avoided when Chief Adedeji Adeleke’s private jet, owned by the Nigerian billionaire, caught fire during takeoff at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). Chief Adeleke is the father of Afrobeat artist Davido and the brother of Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. The Bombardier Global Express 6000…
Former President Obasanjo’s Recent Actions and Remarks, Ordering and Scolding Some traditional rulers in Oyo State have been condemned by Oluwo of Iwo, Femi Fani-Kayode, and many others. In a shocking turn of events, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has drawn widespread criticism for his recent disparaging comments directed at revered traditional rulers in Oyo State.…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has reported that Nigeria’s total public debt reached N87.38 trillion by the end of the second quarter of 2023, representing a significant increase of N37.53 trillion (or 75.29%) compared to the N49.85 trillion recorded at the end of March 2023. This figure encompasses the N22.71 trillion Ways and Means Advances…
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced on Friday that President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the construction of 1,000 houses in several states, including Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, and Benue. These houses will come equipped with essential amenities such as schools, clinics, veterinary clinics, and ranches for the Fulani community in Kaduna…
The Presidential Election Petitions Court issued a ruling on Wednesday regarding the case brought by the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The court found that they failed to establish that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deliberately delayed the upload of polling unit results to its Results Viewing Portal (IReV) with…
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has dismissed the allegations made by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, that the 2023 presidential election was rigged in favor of President Bola Tinubu. In a preliminary ruling delivered by Justice Abba Mohammed, the court held that Obi and the LP failed to…
The Court of Appeal Headquarters in Abuja is currently under heavy security as it prepares to deliver its judgment on three petitions aiming to remove President Bola Tinubu from office. Armed security personnel from the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corps are stationed at all entry points to…
