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Supreme Court dismisses APM’s appeal challenging Tinubu’s election victory
The Supreme Court on Monday, dismissed an appeal by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election. The appeal questioned the eligibility of President Tinubu and his running mate, Vice President Kashim Shettima, based on an allegation that Shettima was nominated for two positions in the same election. However, the…
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LIVE: Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, NSA arrive Supreme Court, as hearing in Atiku, Obi, APM’s appeals begin amidst tight security
11:330am: “This appeal is reserved for judgement until a date to be communicated to parties,” Justice Okoro says. 11:20am: Olanipekun, Mahmood, Olujimi all ask the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeal. 11:13am: Next case is Obi’s appeal challenging Tinubu’s victory. Livy Uzoukwu, SAN, announces appearance for Obi. 11:00am: The APM lawyer now moves to withdraw the appeal. He says, “I…
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APC USA denounces fake NADECO plot to discredit Tinubu
The leadership of All Progressives Congress USA has issued a press statement to counter the allegations made by a group claiming to be the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) USA. The group had announced a World Press Conference to question the educational credentials of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the press statement signed by Professor Tai Balofin, the Chairman of…
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Akpabio arrives Angola for Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly
Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio on Sunday arrived Luanda, Angola for the 147th IPU Assembly as the Leader of Nigeria’s delegation. Senator Akpabio who was accompanied by four Senators and five members of the House of Representatives was received on arrival at the Luanda International Airport by the Nigerian Ambassador to Angola H.E. Professor…
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COWLSO seeks more empowerment initiatives for youths
The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has called on government at all levels and the private sector to focus more on empowerment initiatives targeted at creating an enabling environment for Nigerian youth to thrive in their chosen fields. In a communique issued at the end of the three-day National Women’s Conference (NWC) of COWLSO, the Committee recommended…
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Anambra celebrates Iri ji festival as Governor Soludo says cultural fiesta signposts hardwork
The people of Anambra State celebrated the Iri ji festival, also known as the new yam festival, on Sunday at the Alex Ekwueme square in Awka. The event, which was the first of its kind in the state, was attended by thousands of indigenes from the 21 local government areas of the state. The Iri ji festival is an annual…
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FG, PWC to partner on Solid Minerals Roadmap
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, will work with foremost consulting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to execute the policies under the seven point roadmap to transform the sector. Receiving the PWC partner on mining , Mr. Habeeb Jaiyeola in his office, Minister of Solid Minerals Development commended the company for its role in the just-concluded Nigerian Mining…
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Interior Minister should review plan to pay fines of N500 million, By Femi Falana
The Minister of Interior, Honourable Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has announced his immediate plan to decongest the correctional centres in the country by ensuring the payment of the fines imposed on not less than 4,000 convicts by various courts in the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Having concluded the arrangement, the Minister disclosed that the total fines…
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4th door of return: Diaspora catalyst for socio-economic development, says Dabiri-Erewa
About 27 historic African Diasporas witnessed and participated in the 4th Edition of the Diaspora Door of Return Festival held on Saturday in Badagry, Lagos. The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), and Initiator of Badagry Door of Return, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stated that the key thing is, “to see Children and great grand Children of our ancestors return to…
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IGR growth: Ogun consolidates Abiodun’s economic strategy, ranks first in Nigeria
Following its consistent positive performance in generating revenue, Ogun State has been ranked as Nigeria’s leading Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) state on Index A1. This was made known in the State of the States 2023 report by BudgIT, which posits that states that rank higher on Index A1 have been able to significantly grow their IGR year-on-year and are progressively…
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