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Court stops planned impeachment of Zamfara deputy governor

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A federal high court in Abuja has restrained Zamfara house of assembly speaker and two others from proceeding with its planned impeachment of Mahdi Aliyu Gusau, deputy governor of the state.

 

Obiora Egwuatu, the judge, gave this order on Monday following an ex parte application brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) through its lawyer, Ogwu Onoja.

 

Onoja told the court that the house of assembly and others were planning to impeach the deputy governor, who has refused to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

 

He asked the court to intervene by granting an interim order restraining the fifth to seventh defendants – the speaker, the state governor and chief judge of the state — from impeaching his client.

 

In the ruling, Egwuatu said he was convinced it was a matter of extreme urgency, requiring the court’s intervention.

 

The judge then ordered parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing of a motion filed by the plaintiff.

 

In the substantive case, the PDP is asking the court to sack Bello Matawalle, Zamfara governor, over his defection to the APC.

 

The plaintiffs argued that Matawalle, having abandoned the party through which he ascended to power, has lost his ticket to remain in office.

 

In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/489/2021, the plaintiffs contended that in view of an earlier judgment of the supreme court, to the effect that the APC had no candidates in the 2019 governorship election in Zamfara state having not conducted valid primaries, it will be unlawful for Matawalle to retain his office as it amounts to transferring PDP’s victory to the APC.

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Using pre-registered SIM card may land you in jail, NCC warns

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Using pre-registered SIM card may land you in jail, NCC warns

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians on the dangers of purchasing pre-registered SIM cards.

The Commission emphasized that this practice was illegal and could lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment.

The NCC highlighted that individuals using such SIM cards might inadvertently become implicated in crimes such as identity theft, financial fraud, kidnapping, and armed robbery.

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Moreover, the NCC pointed out that the use of pre-registered SIM cards compromises the accuracy of consumer information and hampers efforts to track criminals effectively.

By using such SIM cards, the reliability of data collected on consumers was undermined, making it challenging for authorities to identify and apprehend the actual perpetrators of crimes.

The NCC’s message aimed to educate the public on the risks associated with pre-registered SIM cards and encourage compliance with legal guidelines to enhance national security.

Using pre-registered SIM card may land you in jail, NCC warns

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Police grill Osun monarch, Ataoja of Osogbo, over petition

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Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji

Police grill Osun monarch, Ataoja of Osogbo, over petition

The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji was on Thursday grilled by the police over a petition purportedly by a co-monarch in Olorunda local government area.

There was rumpus in Osun State capital on Thursday over the whereabout of Ataoja with members of All Progressives Congress(APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trading words over claims that Oba Oyetunji was arrested by the police.

But The Nation learnt that Oba Oyetunji was invited to Abuja by security operatives over a petition by a king under his domain relating to fund.

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When contacted the Secretary of the palace, Mr Wasiu Bello confirmed that Oba Oyetunji travelled to Abuja over a petition filed against him.

National President, Osogbo Progressive Union (O.P.U) dispelled insinuations that Ataoja was arrested by police in Abuja.

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Banire, others to speak at NACOMYO Lagos workshop/retreat

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Banire, others to speak at NACOMYO Lagos workshop/retreat

The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) Lagos chapter says it will hold its 4th Mid-term Workshop/Retreat on June 8, 2024.

The event fixed for the NERDC Conference Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, would focus on crucial topics relevant to the socio-economic and political landscape of Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State, NACOMYO said.

According to a statement by the organisation, a former Chairman of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Dr. Muiz Banire will give the keynote address at the event under the theme ‘Leadership, Governance and Economic Imperative: Muslim Youth in the Post-Subsidy Era’.

“Additionally, the workshop will feature lead paper presentations by notable figures including Honorable Abubakar Mobolaji Ogunlende RAK, the Commissioner for Youth and Sport in Lagos State, and Honorable Ibrahim Layode, the Commissioner for Home Affairs in Lagos State.

“One of the highlights of the event will be a guest lecture delivered by His Eminence Sheikh Engr. Sulaimon Abuo-Nola, the Grand Chief Imam of Lagos,” it stated.

The State Coordinator of NACOMYO Lagos State, Alhaji Isiaka Salami, it added, would lead other members to the event.

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