Politics
Supreme Court dismiss case against the Governor of Ogun State
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of the governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun. The appellants, Ladi Adebutu and the Peoples Democratic Party prayed the apex court to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct fresh elections in the 99 polling units where elections were allegedly cancelled. The majority judgment delivered by Justice […]
Apex Court reaffirms Sheriff as the duly elected Governor of Delta State.
The Supreme Court has thrown out the suit filed by the All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Ovie Omo-Agege against the election of the Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. In its judgment, the court said the appeal lacked merit and the appellant was unable to prove its complains. Omo-Agege and the APC had prayed the […]
Need For Peace In Obodougwa Ogume -Ndokwa west local Government area in Delta State Harped Upon.
The immediate past chairman of Obodo-Ugwa Ogume Community Development Committee (CDC) Comrade Anslem Oyibo has harped on the need for continuous peaceful coexistence among indigenes of the community while urging members of the community to support the Community Development Committee (CDC) led by Mr Emeka Maduagu. Comrade Oyibo who commended the Nigerian Army and other […]
Apex court makes Mr Muftwang smile again reaffirming his election as Governor of Plateau state.
Supreme Court affirms Plateau governor’s election after reversing his sack by Appeal CourtGovernor Mutfwang of Plateau State plunged into a precarious situation after the Court of Appeal in a judgement delivered in November last year overturned his victory. The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, ending the […]
Supreme court upholds the elections of Bauchi and Lagos state Governors.
January 12, 2024 Breaking: Supreme Court upholds election of Gov Bala Mohammed of BauchiWhile dismissing the appeal on Friday for want of merit, the Supreme Court , in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Inyang Okoro, said it found no reason to dislodge the judgements of the lower courts. The apex […]
About Betta Edu, the embattled minister.
Betta Chimaobim Edu, born on October 27, 1986, is a former Nigerian politician whose political career took a turn when she was accused of diverting over 585 million naira ($640,000; £500,000) of public funds into her personal bank account. This led to her suspension as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Prior to […]
Supreme court reserves judgement for Delta state Governorship contest.
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on appeals by three opposition candidates challenging the victory of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. The apex court has reserved ruling on the appeals by the All Progressives Congress candidate, Social Democratic Party, and Labour Party and their candidates in the Delta state governorship election to a date […]
MC Oluomo resigns as Chairman NURTW of Lagos state
The decision of MC Oluomo to resign from his position was said to have followed a meeting on Sunday with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other key stakeholders at Government House, Alausa, Ikeja. Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has reportedly stepped down from his position as the chairman of the National Union of Road […]
PoliticsPolitical fireworks resume in Ondo as APC chieftains block Aiyedatiwa’s bid for governorship ticket in 2024
The new Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is said to be caught between retaining the state executive council constituted by his late predecessor and satisfying his loyalists seeking appointments for their loyalty. Former Ondo state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, during a protracted illness in a hospital in Germany. […]
Rivers crisis: I’m the winner and still in charge” – Governor Fubara mocks opponents
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared himself as the winner following the crisis rocking the state. The governor has been having a running battle with the camp of his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The situation led to the factionalisation of the state House of Assembly with members […]