At Tribunal, Obi alleges INEC Chairman evading service of witness summon, as INEC fires back

Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, who alleged that the 2023 presidential election was rigged, on Wednesday, accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, of evading the service of a witness summon on him. Ob had through his team of lawyers led by Dr. Livy Uzoukwu, SAN, … [Read more…]

Atiku asks presidential tribunal to summon INEC Chairman as witness

Candidate of  Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who alleged that the 2023 presidential election was rigged, yesterday applied to summon chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, to appear before the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja. Atiku, who came second in the presidential election that held … [Read more…]

TRAGIC: 103 die in Kwara boat accident

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed that 103 persons died in a boat accident at Egbu village, in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara. The spokesperson of the Command, Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident on Tuesday. The deceased reportedly met their end after the boat conveying them while returning from a marriage ceremony capsized. … [Read more…]

[EXPLAINER] Contrary to public perception, no respite with newly enacted Students’ Loan Act

The federal government is set to introduce tuition fees in federal universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions following the signing of the Student Loan Bill by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Daily Trust reports. The bill, which is now an act of parliament was signed on Monday, a development widely celebrated in many quarters without understanding … [Read more…]

At Presidential Tribunal, Obi tenders more documents in evidence

Mr Peter Obi and his Labour Party (LP) On Tuesday tendered more documents in evidence to the Presidential Election Petition Court. Obi and his Labour Party (LP) are petitioners in the petition marked CA/PEPC/03/2023 challenging the election which brought President Bola Tinubu into power Respondents are Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) president Bola Tinubu and … [Read more…]

ILL HEALTH: Ondo Gov, Akeredolu Transmits Power To Deputy, Goes On Medical Vacation

Ondo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, approved a medical leave for the State governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, disclosed this in Akure, the State capital. There have been calls from opposition parties and civil society organisations in the State on the need for Governor Akeredolu to … [Read more…]

PEPT: It is the duty of the judiciary to conduct itself with dignity – Okey Ikechukwu

Amid the ongoing proceedings at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, a professor of strategic management and human capital development, Okey Ikechukwu, says it is the duty of the judiciary to conduct itself with dignity. During Channels Television’s special coverage for Democracy Day on Monday, Ikechukwu argued that when one goes into a contest, they accept … [Read more…]

JUST IN: Tinubu signs Students Loan Bill which gives interest-free loans to indigent Nigerian students

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) a few minutes ago signed into law, The Student Loan Bill, which provides for interest-free loans to indigent Nigerian students. Recall that Tinubu, during his campaign, had promised to give student loans as part of efforts to develop the education sector and also build the youth capacity. Tinubu made the … [Read more…]

Democracy Day: PDP accuses INEC, APC of  dishonoring Abiola’s memory

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of dishonouring the memory of Chief MKO Abiola, in whose honour Nigerians are commemorating June 12, as Democracy Day. The party said it is distasteful, offensive and unacceptable for the nation to observe the Democracy … [Read more…]

Democracy Day: We’ll strengthen the people’s faith in democracy – Mbah

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared Enugu State Governor-Elect by INEC

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has stated that his administration will strengthen the people’s faith in democracy by rewarding their votes with impactful and life-changing projects as outlined in his manifesto and social contract with them. The Governor, while wishing the people of the state happy Democracy Day, noted that the state government would … [Read more…]