S/Court Judgement: APC Faults SDP Members Attacks On Party Supporters

The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the violent attacks on supporters of the ruling party and destruction of vehicles belonging to party members at the Supreme Court premises on Friday by members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, Director, Media and Publicity, Kogi APC Campaign Council, in press release noted that the attacks reportedly began when supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) started hurling stones,...

Supreme Court Judgement: Ododo’s Victory Testament Of Kogites’ Decision – Fanwo

Hon Kingsley Fanwo, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications has described the victory of the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo at the Supreme Court as an affirmation of the choice of the people of Kogi State at the November 11, 2023 Governorship Elections. He stated this in Lokoja during a chat with journalists, stressing that the Supreme Court affirming Ododo as the duly elected Governor was in line with the laws...

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Disburses N50M Grants To 1,000 Edo Women

The first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has provided a lifeline to 1,000 women petty traders in Edo State through her “Renewed Hope Initiative” (RHI) in a powerful demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to grassroots economic empowerment. A total of N50 million was distributed, with each beneficiary receiving a grant of ₦50,000. Betsy Obaseki presented the cheques on behalf of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the empowerment ceremony, held at the...

Supreme Court Affirms Victory Of Ododo, Diri

The Supreme Court has affirmed the victory of Ahmed Usman Ododo and Douye Diri as the duly elected governors of Kogi and Bayelsa States. This was disclosed on Friday at the ongoing final hearing of the governorship election cases by a five-man panel presided over by Justice Garba Lawal. Ododo’s victory was challenged by Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) governorship candidate for Kogi State, Murtala Ajaka at the Tribunal. Though the Tribunal ruled in favour of...

Terminal Promotion Is Reserved For Exceptional Officers – CAS 

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has said that terminal promotions in the military are reserved for those whose contributions to the growth and development of the Services are truly exceptional. He stated this while decorating Air Vice Marshal Amos Bulus with his new rank. According to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) boss, decorating the senior officer goes beyond adding another stripe to his shoulder, as it also serves to recognize...

Enugu Governor Swears In New Commissioner For Lands And Urban Development

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has charged the Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development for the state, Barrister Chimobi P. Okorie to improve efficiency in property registration and sustainability of the Land-Based Investment Process in the state. Expressing confidence in the Commissioner’s capabilities to judiciously carry out the reform given his background in the ICT sector, Governor Mbah before administering the oath of office on the Commissioner on Friday reiterated that the...

After 4 Years, Lagos Court Frees 6 #EndSARS Protesters

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted six men accused of disturbing public peace during the 2020 #EndSARS protests. The defendants, Daniel Joyinbo (31), Adigun Sodiq (28), Kehinde Shola (32), Salaudeen Kamilu (29), Sodiq Usseni (33), and Azeez Isiaka (34), entered a plea bargain, pleading guilty to the charges. Magistrate Bola Osunsanmi, while finding them guilty, cautioned and discharged them, citing their almost four-year detention period. Their counsel, T.D. Ojeshino, urged the...

Defence Minister, Matawalle Condemns Murder of Sokoto District Head

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has vehemently condemned the brutal killing of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, describing it as “heinous and unacceptable”. Bawa was killed on Wednesday by terrorists after being held captive for three weeks over delayed ransom payment. Bawa was abducted in July along with his son and brother. In response to the incident,...

Medical Doctors In Anambra State Resumes General Strike

Members of the Nigeria Medical Association NMA, Anambra State Chapter have withdrawn clinical services in all private and public hospitals with effect from Thursday night. The Doctors were protesting against the kidnap of their colleague, Dr Stephen Ezeh, who had been in captivity since August 15. This followed an order as contained in a statement issued in Awka by the branch Chairman and the Secretary, Dr Princeston Okam and Dr Ifeanyi Obiaeli, respectively, at the...

Tinubu To Swear-In Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, CJN On Friday

President Bola Tinubu will on Friday swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN). Kekere-Ekun who is the most senior Justice of the Court succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola who bows out after a successful public service career. Tinubu is presently away on a trip to France, it is likely that the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima may perform the swearing in ceremony on his behalf. The President in a congratulatory message...

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