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Nasarawa Gov Abdullahi Sule files notice of appeal
Nasarawa Gov Abdullahi Sule files notice of appeal
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has filed a notice of appeal with the Makurdi Division of the Court of Appeal challenging the nullification of his reelection by the governorship election petition tribunal.
In a recent split judgment, the governorship election petition tribunal in Lafia had declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate, David Ombugadu, as the lawful winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state.
Governor Sule rejected the majority judgment, describing it as unmeritorious and lacking evidential support. He has listed 27 grounds of appeal for determination by the appellate court, questioning the tribunal’s jurisdictional competence and the interpretation of relevant sections of the Constitution and the Electoral Act.
Sule has urged the Appellate Court to set aside the lower court’s decision and affirm his election victory as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The notice of appeal also names Ombugadu, the PDP, INEC, and the APC as the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents, respectively.
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Abia destroys 160 brothel rooms over insecurity
The Abia State Government (ABSG) has transformed the cattle market at Lokpanta in Umunneochi Local Government Area (LGA) into a daily market without residential facilities.
This decision addresses the rising insecurity concerns along the Lokpanta-Umunneochi-Uturu axis within the state.
During a press briefing in Umuahia on Monday evening, Navy Commander MacDonald Uba, the Security Adviser to the state governor, made this announcement.
He further revealed that the state government had taken a step to demolish 160 rooms in the market suspected to be used by kidnappers and other criminals.
Nasarawa Gov Abdullahi Sule files notice of appeal
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Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today (Wednesday) for a three-day state visit at the instance of the French president.
A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this.
It said, “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.”
Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron would harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication,” he added.
“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”
The presidential adviser stated that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart would discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced the immediate suspension of two commissioners with a permanent secretary among others for gross misconduct.
Those suspended are the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Francis Ori, and the Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health.
The suspension followed an incident on Saturday night, when the governor reportedly visited the Ministry of Health’s premises and was said to have found six officials diverting government materials.
Others suspended for three months are the Executive Secretaries of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency
The suspension order was announced by the state Commissioner for Information, Jude Okpor, who cited alleged misconduct and dereliction of duties as the reasons for the disciplinary actions.
Okpor made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press briefing on the outcomes of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the New Government House in Abakaliki, the state capital.
“Following cases of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties by some government officials and matters related thereto, the Chairman of Council directed the indefinite suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and three months suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, respectively
“In view of the development, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Primary Health was directed to take charge of the ministry in the absence of the suspended commissioner.
Governor Nwifuru directed the suspended government officials to hand over all government properties in their possession including vehicles to the Secretary to the State Government.
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