Supreme Court Rejects Atiku’s Bid for Fresh Evidence, Justice Okoro Cites Jurisdictional Limits, Warns Against Returning to “Dark Old Days”

In a decisive ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court thwarted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s endeavor to introduce fresh evidence aimed at nullifying the election of President Bola Tinubu. Justice John Inyang Okoro, chairing the 7-man panel, expressed concern that …

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Supreme Court: INEC’s Non-Transmission of Live Results Does Not Affect Election Outcome

Landmark Decision Upholds Presidential Election Result In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) failure to transmit election results live did not impact the outcome of the election, as the IREV (INEC …

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds President Tinubu’s Victory: Atiku’s Appeals Dismissed (video)

Landmark Decision Affirms Presidential Election Tribunal’s Verdict In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court has dismissed the appeals filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, solidifying the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25, 2023, presidential election. …

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Senate Advances Bill to Bar Central Bank Governors from Partisan Politics

Proposed Amendments Aim to Ensure Greater Accountability and Transparency In a significant move, the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill for a second reading, aiming to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act to restrict serving governors from engaging …

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Ethiopian Airlines CEO Reveals Positive Intentions in Nigeria Air Partnership

Mesfin Tasew Clarifies Misconceptions and Highlights Shared Vision for a Robust National Carrier Mesfin Tasew, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, recently shed light on the carrier’s involvement in the establishment of Nigeria Air, dispelling misconceptions and emphasizing …

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UK Court Rejects P&ID’s $11 Billion Claim Against Nigeria in Landmark Ruling

Five-Year Legal Battle Ends as Justice Declares Judgment “Fraudulently Obtained In a significant legal victory for the Federal Government of Nigeria, the UK court has ruled against Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) Limited in its pursuit of enforcing an $11 …

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Lagos State Government Takes Stringent Action: Alaba International Market Shut Down

Market Closure Part of Ongoing Crackdown on Poor Environmental Practices In a continued effort to address inadequate environmental sanitation, the Lagos State Government has enforced the closure of the renowned Alaba International Market. This move follows the recent shutdown of …

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President Tinubu Pledges to Address Naira Crisis, Vows to Settle Foreign Exchange Backlog

Assurance Given at Nigeria Economic Summit Amid Naira’s Parallel Market Struggles In response to the ongoing challenges faced by the naira in the parallel market, President Bola Tinubu has committed to clearing the backlog of foreign exchange contracts, a move …

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President Tinubu Declares End to Academic Strikes with Launch of Students Loan Scheme

Landmark Announcement Made at the 29th Nigerian Economic Summit In a significant announcement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared the end of the era of industrial actions in the nation’s academic environment as his administration gears up to launch the Students …

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Supreme Court Adjourns Appeals Challenging President Tinubu’s Election Victory

Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi Persist in Contesting Election Result Despite Prior Tribunal Ruling In the ongoing legal battle over the outcome of the February 25 election, the Supreme Court has adjourned the appeals challenging the victory of President Bola …

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Tragedy Strikes as Benue State Police Officer and Operatives Killed in Brazen Bank Robbery (videos)

Armed robbers strike Otukpo town, leaving a trail of devastation and casualties The Benue State Police confirmed on Saturday that the Divisional Police Officer of Otukpo, CSP John Adikwu, along with three other officers, lost their lives during a daring …

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Pep Guardiola Denies Backing Roberto De Zerbi for Future Manchester City Role

Speculation quashed as Guardiola praises Brighton boss ahead of Saturday clash In a recent twist to the managerial saga surrounding Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has vehemently denied rumors suggesting he endorsed Roberto De Zerbi as his successor. The Catalan coach …

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Labour Party Condemns N57.6 Billion Vehicle Gift to Legislators, Urges Prioritization of National Economy

Party Criticizes APC Administration’s ‘Insensitivity’ Amidst Economic Hardship The Labour Party (LP) has expressed deep concern and sadness over the reported plan to gift each of the 360 members of the House of Assembly with vehicles worth approximately N160 million …

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Federal Executive Council Approves $1.5 Billion World Bank Budget Support and $80 Million AfDB Financing

Minister of Finance Unveils Concessional Financing for Nigeria’s Economic Growth In a move signaling support for Nigeria’s economic initiatives, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted approval for a substantial $1.5 billion budget support from the World Bank. The announcement …

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President Tinubu to Commission Projects as University of Ilorin Marks Historic Dual Convocation

Milestone Occasion Sees Double Graduation Ceremony and Noteworthy Events President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission recently completed projects as part of the university’s combined 37th and 38th convocation ceremonies. This marks a historic occasion as the university graduates …

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Opposition Grows as National Assembly Contemplates Social Media Regulation Bill

Nigerians and Advocacy Groups Voice Concerns Over Potential Restrictions on Freedom of Expression In a recent development, the National Assembly is facing increasing pressure to reject the revived social media regulation bill, a move that has sparked intense debates across …

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President Tinubu Unveils New Leadership for Key Economic Sectors

Strategic Appointments Across Industry, Trade, and Investment Aimed at Fueling Nigeria’s Economic Renaissance In a significant move aimed at reshaping the economic landscape of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has greenlit a series of key appointments in various agencies and parastatals …

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PDP Presidential Campaign Team Takes Issue with BBC Over Tinubu Certificate Report

Phrank Shaibu Alleges Bias and Lack of Credibility in BBC’s Analysis on Bola Tinubu’s Educational Credentials In a recent turn of events, Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic …

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Joint Task Force Commences Operation to Clear Illegally Abandoned Vehicles around Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports

Lagos State Government, NPA, and Nigeria Police Collaborate to Ease Traffic and Enhance Port Operations In a strategic move to address the longstanding issue of traffic congestion and extortion of truckers around the Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports, a joint …

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Federal High Court Disqualifies APC’s Timipre Sylva from Bayelsa Governorship Race

APC Campaign Spokesman Expresses Confidence in Winning Legal Battle and Urges Supporters to Stay Resolute In a recent development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against Chief Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming …

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Tinubu Announces New Presidential Media Advisory Team with Emphasis on Merit and Federal Character

Diverse Appointments Aim to Propel Nigeria’s Renewed Hope for a Restructured Economy and Unified Society In a recent statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed …

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Tinubu’s Legal Representative Explains Certificate Controversy Amid Election Challenge

In a recent interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Wole Afolabi, the legal representative for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Tinubu’s academic certificate. Afolabi cited a mix-up at Chicago State University as the reason behind the …

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N120 Billion USSD Debt Dispute Jeopardizes Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Drive

The lingering and yet-to-be-resolved N120 billion Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD) debt dispute between commercial banks in Nigeria and telecom operators is once again posing a threat to the federal government’s financial inclusion initiative. This challenge first emerged in 2020 …

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Chicago State University Releases Tinubu’s Academic Records Following U.S. Court Order

Chicago State University (CSU) has complied with the order of the District Court of Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, and released the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This development comes after the court, on Saturday, directed CSU …

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Organized Labour Temporarily Halts Planned Indefinite Strike Following Government Agreement

The organized labour in Nigeria has decided to suspend its planned indefinite strike, initially called to protest nationwide hardships, for a period of 30 days. The strike, which was scheduled to commence on October 3, aimed to address concerns related …

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Nasarawa State Governorship Election Tribunal Nullifies Governor Abdullahi Sule’s Victory

In a significant development, the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which convened in Lafia, the state capital, has issued a groundbreaking order for the withdrawal of the Certificate of Return previously bestowed upon Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All …

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Nigerian Railway Corporation to Introduce “Apapa Express” Mass Transit Train

In a move aimed at easing the impact of the petroleum subsidy removal and enhancing public transportation, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is set to launch a new mass transit express passenger train named “Apapa Express.” The service will operate …

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Lagos State Government Enforces Total Ban on Street Trading and Hawking

In a significant move aimed at enhancing environmental cleanliness, safety, and public health, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, has declared a comprehensive ban on street trading, hawking, illegal structures on drainage systems, …

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Commissioner Orders Immediate Closure of Ladipo Market for Environmental Offences

In response to numerous environmental violations, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, has mandated the immediate closure of Ladipo Market in Mushin. The decision comes as a stern response to a range …

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Napoli Addresses Social Media Controversy Amidst Osimhen’s Threat of Legal Action

Napoli, in response to the recent social media controversy involving striker Victor Osimhen, has issued a statement stating that their intention was never to offend or mock the Nigerian superstar. The statement, however, stops short of offering a public apology …

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Governor Sanwo-Olu Orders Cleanup of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line Corridor

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a comprehensive cleanup of the corridor of the 37-kilometre-long Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line project ahead of its completion, directing an immediate evacuation of illegal traders and intruders along the rail tracks. The …

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Junta in Burkina Faso Thwarts Coup Attempt, Announces Arrests

The junta currently governing Burkina Faso, which rose to power after toppling a military regime, has declared that it successfully thwarted a coup attempt by certain army officers. In an official statement, the junta expressed that their actions prevented an …

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Two Arrested for Stealing Hundreds of Mobile Phones, Laptops, and More in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, Ibrahim Adamu and Mujittafa Sale, in connection with the theft of 996 mobile phones, laptops, ATM cards, and cash from Farm Center and Beirut Road GSM markets located in the state …

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Zamfara Governor Claims Evidence of Federal Government’s Involvement in Secret Bandit Negotiations

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reiterated that the Zamfara State Government possesses substantial evidence implicating agents of the Federal Government in covert negotiations with bandits. This declaration comes in the wake of the Governor’s consistent rejection of negotiations with …

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ASUU President Warns of Potential Student Exodus Over School Fee Hikes

The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, has issued a dire warning about the potential consequences of arbitrary increases in school fees by Nigerian universities. During an interview on Channels TV, Prof Osodeke emphasized …

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France to Withdraw Military Presence from Niger Following Coup

President Emmanuel Macron has declared France’s intention to terminate its military presence in Niger and recall its ambassador from the country. This decision comes in the wake of a coup that ousted Niger’s democratically elected president, as reported by Paris-based …

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