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Presidential Tribunal Consolidates Petitions Against Tinubu, Sets May 30 for Hearing

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has announced the consolidation of various petitions filed against Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory in the 2023 presidential election. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Haruna Tsammani, disclosed its decision to merge all the petitions into one during the pre-hearing report. Consequently, the hearing of the consolidated…

President Biden Announces US Delegation for Nigeria’s Inauguration: Tinubu’s Swearing-in Amidst Controversy

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

In a move that has generated both anticipation and controversy, United States President Joe Biden has unveiled a nine-member delegation to attend the upcoming inauguration of "President-elect" Bola Tinubu in Nigeria. The announcement comes amidst persistent opposition faced by Tinubu at the Presidential election tribunal, which has raised questions…

Dangote Refinery to Boost Nigeria’s Economy and Generate Foreign Exchange Inflow – Peter Obi

Posted May 23, 2023 by Steven

The inauguration of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, the world's largest single-train petroleum refiner, has sparked optimism regarding its potential to revolutionize Nigeria's economy. Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed his belief that this world-class project will significantly benefit the nation. With a maximum operational capacity of…

Cardinal Onaiyekan Supports Live Broadcast of Tribunal Proceedings

Posted May 22, 2023 by Steven

Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Bishop Emeritus of Abuja Archdiocese, has expressed his support for the live broadcast of proceedings at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja. The PEPC is currently reviewing the legal challenge to the victory of President-elect Bola Tinubu. Cardinal Onaiyekan made these remarks…

Enugu State Government demolishes OSISATECH

Court Orders Nigerian Government to Account for $460 Million Chinese Loan

Posted May 21, 2023 by Steven

In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order demanding that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari provide a detailed account of the utilization of a $460 million Chinese loan, which was intended to finance the failed Abuja Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) project. The court…

ATIKU TO PRESENT 100 WITNESSES, AS OBI PREPARES 50 AGAINST INEC AND TINUBU

Posted May 20, 2023 by Steven

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), plans to bring 100 witnesses in his petition against Bola Tinubu, the declared 'President-elect,' to the Election Tribunal. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is also proposing to call 22 witnesses, while Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress…

Abia govt won’t confront sit-at-home promoters – Otti

Abia State PDP denies taking Governor-elect Alex Otti to Kano court

Posted May 20, 2023 by Steven

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a challenge to the newly elected Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, following his claims that the recent Kano Federal High Court judgment that removed him from office was a deliberate plot orchestrated by the PDP and Abia State Government. In a…

First Lady Aisha Buhari Inaugurates State House Medical Centre, Ending the Need for Nigerian Presidents to Seek Medical Treatment Abroad

Posted May 19, 2023 by Steven

In a significant development for Nigeria's healthcare system, First Lady Aisha Buhari inaugurated the Presidential/VIP Wing of the State House Medical Centre, declaring an end to the era where Nigerian Presidents and their families had to seek medical treatment abroad. The facility, constructed at a cost of N21 billion, is…

EFCC Hands over 14 Forfeited Properties to Enugu State

Our Duty to Prosecute, Hindered by Akwa Ibom State Government’s Injunction – EFCC

Posted May 19, 2023 by Steven

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Akwa Ibom State has revealed that it faces challenges in prosecuting suspected corrupt public officials due to a court injunction obtained by the state government. This injunction prevents the EFCC from investigating any government officials accused of financial crimes and has…

NGO Demands Accountability from Enugu’s 17 Local Government Chairmen over N55bn Allocation

Posted May 19, 2023 by Steven

A prominent non-governmental organization, Nafesoje Empowerment Foundation, has issued a stern ultimatum to the 17 local government chairmen in Enugu State. The NGO has demanded a comprehensive account of the federal allocation funds received by the local governments over a three-year period. The total amount under scrutiny exceeds N55…

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Presidential Tribunal Consolidates Petitions Against Tinubu, Sets May 30 for Hearing

President Biden Announces US Delegation for Nigeria’s Inauguration: Tinubu’s Swearing-in Amidst Controversy

Dangote Refinery to Boost Nigeria’s Economy and Generate Foreign Exchange Inflow – Peter Obi

Cardinal Onaiyekan Supports Live Broadcast of Tribunal Proceedings

Court Orders Nigerian Government to Account for $460 Million Chinese Loan

ATIKU TO PRESENT 100 WITNESSES, AS OBI PREPARES 50 AGAINST INEC AND TINUBU

Abia State PDP denies taking Governor-elect Alex Otti to Kano court

First Lady Aisha Buhari Inaugurates State House Medical Centre, Ending the Need for Nigerian Presidents to Seek Medical Treatment Abroad

Our Duty to Prosecute, Hindered by Akwa Ibom State Government’s Injunction – EFCC

NGO Demands Accountability from Enugu’s 17 Local Government Chairmen over N55bn Allocation

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