Kano NNPP Rep Sacked by Tribunal
The National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Kano has nullified the election of Muktar Umar Yerima of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). ALSO READ: Court debunks signing FORM 48 against INEC, 3 others The tribunal also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return earlier […]
Contempt: Court debunks signing FORM 48 against INEC, 3 others
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has denied signing Form 48 against the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), and some of its principals. This was contained in a letter from the Hon. Judge, Chamber,Hon. Justice E Enenche and signed by the Principal Registrar 1 Shehu Suleiman. The letter dated 8th August 2023 With reference number: […]
Arewa Youths Kick Against Delay in Confirmation Of El-Rufai By Senate
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has asked security agencies to immediately clear a ministerial nominee, and former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. ALSO READ: INEC Closes Case Without Witness As Gov. Sani Seeks Time Extension The youths warn that their patience must not be tested further with the refusal to confirm the nomination […]
Kaduna: INEC Closes Case Without Witness As Gov. Sani Seeks Time Extension
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the 1st respondent at the Kaduna State governorship election petition tribunal has closed its case against the petitioners; Isa Ashiru and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) without presenting any witness at the resumed hearing of a petition marked EPT/KD/Gov/4/23. ALSO READ: ECOWAS imposes Fresh sanctions on Niger Through its […]
ECOWAS imposes Fresh sanctions on Niger
The Economic Community Of West Africa States has imposed fresh sanctions over the coup in Niger Republic. ALSO READ: Niger Republic is an extension of Northern Nigeria The regional bloc had earlier given Niger junta seven days to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum or risk sanctions, including possible military action. But the coupists called the bluff […]
Niger Junta Rejects Diplomatic Overtures From ECOWAS, Others
Niger’s junta on Tuesday rejected the latest diplomatic mission from African countries aimed at restoring constitutional order after a July 26 coup. ALSO READ: Soldiers open fire at protestors, kill 3 near Nigeria’s Jos According to report the junta resisted pressure from the United States and the United Nations to come to the negotiating table. […]
DSS AND ACCUSATIONS OF DISOBEDIENCE TO COURT ORDERS – SETTING THE RECORDS RIGHT
By Peter N. Afunanya. Recently, the media is awash with various commentaries about DSS disobedience to Court Orders. These accusations, as wrong as they are, have peaked in the Emefiele saga. It may interest the public and indeed the avowed critics of the Service to note the following incidents and timelines to show that it […]
OPINION: Niger Republic is an extension of Northern Nigeria
By Joseph Daudu (SAN) I don’t believe that Tinubu does not know the implications of his warmongering stance against Niger Republic. If he does not know, at least the Realists in his team must have worked out the implications by now. It has grave religious and ethnic downside. There is a school of thought encouraging […]
Soldiers open fire at protestors, kill 3 near Nigeria’s Jos
JOS—Soldiers of a recently formed military task force in Nigeria’s Plateau State on August 7 opened fire on civilian residents who were protesting a terror raid that killed four people the previous night. Among the victims of the shooting is a pregnant woman who was co-leading the protest, witnesses told Truth Nigeria. Several other protesters […]
FG Moves To Remove Taxes On Raw Food Items Soon- Chairman JTB
The Chairman of the Joint Tax Board (JTB), Muhammad Nami, on Monday, said the Federal Government will soon end taxes on tomatoes and other raw food items. ALSO READ: Governor Uba Sani signs new bills into law Nami stated this at the 153rd JTB meeting with the theme: “Harmonisation and codification of taxes at national […]