Gov. Akeredolu Rebuffs Deputy’s Apology, Asks Him To Take Defence To Assembly
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has asked his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to defend himself against allegation of malfeasance levelled against him by the state House of Assembly. The governor said this in response to the apology issued to him by the deputy governor. Akeredolu’s response was signed by Doyin Adebowale, his Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and...
‘An Unnecessary Joke’ — S’court Tackles Atiku On ‘belated’ Attempt To Submit CSU Evidence
The Supreme Court described Atiku Abubakar’s attempt to file fresh evidence from Chicago State University (CSU) after the duration stipulated by the constitution had elapsed as an “unnecessary joke”. Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), had challenged President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February...
I’ve No Regret Supporting Tinubu, Says Wike As He Hosts APC Chieftains
Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has said he has no regret supporting the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the country's President. Wike made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja while hosting leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Rivers state, led by the National Vice Chairman, South-South, Victor Giadom. Promising to carry the Rivers...
Supreme Court Judgment: Obi, Atiku Can Wait For 2031 — Ganduje
Abdullahi Ganduje, chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), says the Supreme Court judgement upholding the election of Presided Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a proof that the February 25 presidential election was not manipulated as claimed by the opposition. In a statement on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje also asked the presidential candidate of the...
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Vows To Sue FG Ministerial Slots Of South East
The President General of the Igbo apex socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has threatened to sue the Federal Government for appointing just five ministers from the South-East. The Ohaneze stated that the Federal Government failed to be fair to the South-East by giving them more ministerial appointments like other zones of the country in the Federal Executive Council. Iwuanyanwu made...
Accept Supreme Court’s Verdict – Ohanaeze Tells Peter Obi, Atiku
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has admonished Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to accept the apex court’s decision in the interest of the country’s unity. The organisation urged them to give their maximum support and encouragement to the current effort of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to raise the bar of governance in the country through the...
CAN Appeals For Unity Over Supreme Court Judgment
The Kaduna State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev John Joseph Hayab, has appealed to Nigerians to unite and build a stronger country with the new administration. The CAN leader was reacting to the Supreme Court judgement which upheld President Bola Tinubu’s election. In a statement he personally issued on Thursday, Hayab said, “Now that our highest court...
Supreme Court To Atiku: We Can’t Go Back To The Dark Old Days
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the attempt of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to submit fresh evidence to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu. Justice John Inyang Okoro, chairman of the 7-man panel, said Atiku’s attempt to bring fresh evidence on whether Tinubu has an authentic diploma from the Chicago State University would elongate the judgement. He then said...
End Of The Road For Peter Obi As Supreme Court Strikes Out His Appeal
The Supreme Court has struck out the appeal of Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election. In its ruling on Thursday, the seven-member panel held that the issues canvassed by Obi were the same as that of Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), thus there was no need for a...
Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku’s Appeal, Affirms Tinubu As Winner Of 2023 Presidential Election
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and affirmed the ruling of the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal that upheld the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress in the February 25, 2023 election. The seven-man panel led by Justice Inyang Okoro held that the appeal lacked merit and “is hereby...
