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Edo deputy gov: Again, Shaibu wins at Appeal Court
Edo deputy gov: Again, Shaibu wins at Appeal Court
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Tuesday, affirmed the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which reinstated the impeached deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu.
Reacting to the development, Shaibu described the decision of the Court of Appeal as a victory for democracy and judiciary.
The appellate court had dismissed the appeal filed before it by the Edo State House of Assembly over the judgement of the lower court, which nullified the impeachment of Shaibu.
Shaibu, who expressed gratitude to God, the people of Edo State and Nigerians, said: “I am grateful to God and to Edo people as well as Nigerians for their prayers. Everywhere I go, people tell me they are praying for me.
“So the prayers of Nigerians have been answered by the dismissal of appeal filed by the State House of Assembly and by the grace of God, I am going to win all the cases against me.
“I am the one that is being oppressed and intimidated by anti-democratic forces. This judgement is victory for democracy and judiciary because the judiciary has become the hope of the oppressed, the common man.
“By the Grace of God, that arm of government will continue to flourish. The victory is for Edo people. I am so excited.
“This is the main case because the Edo State House of Assembly purportedly impeached me. The appeal has been dismissed and I am happy about it.”
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Shaibu’s new party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State also expressed joy over the judgement, noting that the victory was a testament of what it called the insensitivity of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s absolute disregard to due process and the 1999 constitution (as amended).
A press statement by the APC state publicity secretary, Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, read, “The APC, Edo State chapter heartily congratulate the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu on his victory in respect of the baseless, unmeritorious appeal filed by the PDP led government and the toothless and ineffectual House of Assembly of Edo State over the resounding judgment of the Federal High Court.
“This victory is a testament of the insensitivity of Governor Godwin Obaseki to due process and absolute regard to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which he swore to uphold.
“The APC Edo state chapter is proud that today, the Deputy Governor of the state has found it worthy to trace his political fame back to the party which has helped to galvanized and repositioned him as an icon of modern democracy which he has doggedly and gallantly fought for in Nigeria.
“While you journey through the remaining part of your tenure as an APC Deputy Governor, the party offers it sincere accolade of support and encouragement to doing that which you are well known for, that is upholding the genuine tenent of democracy which is sacrosanct in civilized climes.
“Once again, the evils of your previous party, the PDP shall not affect your track record of profound political achievements which resonate within and outside Edo state,” he added.
Efforts to get a member of the State House of Assembly to comment on the judgement yielded no result but a top government official said the state government was looking at the judgement and will make a decision on the next action to take.
Edo deputy gov: Again, Shaibu wins at Appeal Court
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Tinubu not telling Nigerians the truth, says Sule Lamido
Tinubu not telling Nigerians the truth, says Sule Lamido
President Bola Tinubu has been accused of not being forthright about the true state of Nigeria under his administration.
Former Jigawa State Governor and senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, Sule Lamido, made the accusation while speaking on the BBC Hausa programme Gane Mini Hanya.
Lamido criticized both Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari for what he described as a lack of transparency in governance.
“Buhari’s and Tinubu’s governments are not being transparent with Nigerians unlike during the time when PDP was in power where everything was transparent and open to all Nigerians,” Lamido said.
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He accused the two administrations of relying on propaganda rather than providing citizens with accurate information.
Lamido also expressed concerns over President Tinubu’s recent loan requests, questioning the logic behind them. “If Nigerians are being told the truth then there is nothing wrong with that, but how would you budget N30tn, generate N50tn and then request loan when you have a surplus of N20tn,” he said, referencing last year’s budget.
He described the situation as “reckless” and “selfish,” adding, “This recklessness and clear-cut selfishness is not done anywhere in the world, but yet you find (some) Nigerians supporting it. Visit social media and see how APC is being criticised, being referred to as calamity, yet you find some protecting it.”
Tinubu not telling Nigerians the truth, says Sule Lamido
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Nigeria Customs Service begins 2025 recruitment [How to apply]
Nigeria Customs Service begins 2025 recruitment [How to apply]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise, assuring Nigerians that the process is entirely free and fair.
The agency has cautioned the public to be vigilant against scammers who may attempt to exploit unsuspecting applicants during the recruitment period.
Applications are invited for positions in the Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres as part of the Service’s plan to recruit 3,927 officers in 2025.
This initiative is aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and supporting Nigeria’s economic recovery efforts.
“Our recruitment is entirely free and fair. At no stage do we charge fees. Anyone requesting payment is a scammer,” the agency emphasized, urging applicants to be wary of fraudulent schemes.
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The NCS outlined eligibility criteria, stating that applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN), and have no criminal record or ongoing investigations.
Academic qualifications for the three cadres are as follows:
Superintendent Cadre: A university degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) along with an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Inspectorate Cadre: A National Diploma (ND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from an accredited institution.
Customs Assistant Cadre: At least an O’Level certificate (WAEC or NECO).
In addition to these qualifications, the NCS stressed that all applicants must be physically and mentally fit, providing evidence of medical fitness from a recognized government hospital.
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Tinubu to critics: I won’t reduce my cabinet size
Tinubu to critics: I won’t reduce my cabinet size
President Bola Tinubu on Monday unequivocally responded to critics who described his cabinet as “bloated” by saying he is unprepared to reduce the size of his 48-man cabinet.
“I am not ready to shrink” the size of my cabinet, Tinubu said during a media chat at his Bourdillon residence in the highbrow Ikoyi area of Lagos State.
“I am not prepared to bring down the size of my cabinet,” the former Lagos governor said, arguing that “efficiency” has been at the core of his selection of ministers.
The president also said he has no regret removing the petrol subsidy in May 2023, saying Nigeria cannot continue to be Father Christmas to neighbouring countries.
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“I don’t have any regrets whatsoever in removing petrol subsidy. We are spending our future, we were just deceiving ourselves, that reform was necessary,” he told reporters.
Tinubu appointed 48 ministers in August 2023, three months after his inauguration. The Senate immediately screened and confirmed the ministers. One of the ministers, Betta Edu, was suspended in January while another, Simon Lalong, moved to the Senate.
There were calls for the President to reshuffle his cabinet as many Nigerians have not been impressed by the performance of some of the ministers, especially in the face of unprecedented inflation, excruciating economic situation and rising insecurity.
In October 2024, Tinubu re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios and appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation. He also sacked five of his ministers but critics insist that the President’s cabinet remains large, especially with the creation of a Livestock Ministry with a minister.
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