- Economy
Danbatta lauds Swedish Government, Ericsson for sustained, remarkable partnership
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has commended the Swedish Government and Ericsson for their commitment and consistency in a strategic partnership with NCC on capacity building which has strengthened the Commission’s regulatory activities. Speaking at a workshop jointly organised by NCC and its Swedish partners within…
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Nigerians get free study opportunities for mining professionals in Australia
Nigerian professionals in the solid minerals sector will soon travel to Australia for more studies, thanks to a deal brokered by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake in Perth, Australia, on Wednesday. Presenting the request to Hon. Bill Johnston, the Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Energy, Corrective Services and Industrial Relations of the government of Western Australia, on a…
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Gabon’s military says deposed President Ali Bongo ‘free’ to travel abroad
Gabon’s deposed president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been released from house arrest and is free to leave the country for medical treatment, the military which removed him from power last month has said. Bongo was toppled from power on August 30, shortly after being declared the winner of much-criticised elections that would have seen him extend his 14-year rule as…
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My first thoughts on the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) verdict, Obiajunwa Ama
Now that the Learned Justices of the Court of Appeal, have delivered their judgement on the cases that emanated from the 2023 presidential elections, it is always right to provide some thoughts as legal minds. I will attempt to comment on few of the issues in a short and clear way, while we await written copies of the full judgement…
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- Politics
Tinubu’s victory at tribunal not surprising — Lagos APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tribunal which sat in Abuja upheld the victory of Tinubu in the Feb. 25 Presidential Election. The tribunal dismissed all petitions by the Allied People Movement…
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PDP rejects tribunal’s judgement affirming Tinubu’s victory
The People’s Democratic party (PDP) has rejected the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgment affirming the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said that the judgment was against reason, facts and evidence presented in court. “As a party, we have had an initial…
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Apapa’s LP faction accepts tribunal verdict
…says Obi in court to justify campaign money corruptly siphoned The Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party has accepted the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) which dismissed the petition of the party and that of its Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu. A five-member panel led by Justice Haruna Tsammani had…
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Tribunal affirms Tinubu’s election, dismisses Atiku’s, Obi’s APM’s petitions
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, (PEPT) has affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu. The court dismissed the petitions filed by Mr Peter Obi of Labour Party and his Party and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). Also dismissed was the petition of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Delivering the lead judgment, Chairman of the five-member panel…
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Osimhen, Oshoala bag 2023 Ballon d’Or nominations
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala have both been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. The nominees for the award was revealed yesterday, making it the first time two Nigerians will make the cut. Osimhen had a remarking 2022/23 season winning the Italian Serie A for Napoli – there first in 30 years. The…
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