The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a legal challenge against President Bola Tinubu’s appointments to the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The court ruled that the plaintiffs did not have the legal standing to pursue the case. The suit was filed by Hon. Ajoku Philip, Chief Jones Omereoha, and the Incorporated Trustees of Kingdom Human Rights International Foundation, who argued that the appointments of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku as Managing Director, Mr. Boma Iyaye as Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Mr. Victor Antai as Executive Director of Projects, and Ifedayo Abegunde as Executive Director of…
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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has removed Hon. Chukwuemeka Aaron as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, along with other party executives. Presided over by Justice Stephen Jumbo, the court also nullified the ward, local government, and state congresses conducted by the PDP in July 2024. The congresses were organized by a faction of the party loyal to Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), but were marred by controversy and legal challenges over their legitimacy. The court’s ruling followed allegations that allies of the Rivers State…
Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has been impeached by members of the House. A credible source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Hon. Lasbat Meranda, the Deputy Speaker, has been appointed as Obasa’s replacement. Hon. Fatai Mojeed, the Deputy Chief Whip, has also been elected as the new Deputy Speaker. The impeachment is believed to stem from various controversial financial issues surrounding Obasa. The source’s brief statement read, “Obasa has been impeached, and Hon. Mojisola Meranda has been elected as the new Speaker, with Mojeed Fatai as Deputy Speaker.” READ ALSO:
A deadly conflict between the Owake and Ebo communities in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State has reportedly led to the death of a man, with several others sustaining injuries. During the clash, a house owned by Omorinbola Francis, also known as Ekoro, was reportedly set ablaze. Victims of the violence were transported to the recently inaugurated Federal Medical Centre in Iwaro-Oka for medical care. An anonymous source revealed that the Asin of Oka-Odo’s palace and an event hall were among the properties destroyed during the unrest. The source stated, “Suspected assailants believed to be from the…
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ring Road, Ibadan, has granted bail to Naomi Silekunola, a former queen of the Ooni of Ife. The court also extended the bail to Ibadan-based media personality Oriyomi Hamzat and Abdulahi Fasasi, the Principal of Islamic High School. Justice K.B. Olawoyin, presiding over Court 8, delivered the ruling on Monday after reviewing a bail application submitted by their legal counsel. The court set five conditions for the bail, including a payment of N10 million and the provision of two sureties who must submit landed property documents located within the court’s jurisdiction. READ ALSO:
The Oyo State government has filed 18 charges, including murder, against Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife, and several others in connection with the deadly stampede at the Principal of Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, which resulted in the deaths of 35 children. In a legal action registered as I/05C/2025, the Oyo State government, as the complainant, named Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat (the proprietor of an Ibadan-based radio station), Abdullahi Fasasi (the school’s principal), and others as defendants. The charges were officially filed on January 10, 2025. The government accused the defendants of conspiracy to commit…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will officially announce Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles on Monday. The unveiling will take place at 11:00 AM in the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. This announcement was made through a statement released on the NFF’s website on Sunday. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed by the NFF Executive Committee last Tuesday after a recommendation from the Technical and Development Committee. The 47-year-old Franco-Malian takes over one of the most high-pressure coaching roles in world football, but NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, expressed…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the deaths of four individuals following a suspected terrorist attack on its facilities at the Kangiwa border in Kebbi State. In a statement released by the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Kenneth Udo, the attack occurred at approximately 7:20 PM on Friday, January 10, 2025. The victims included a local watchman and three contractors working at the site. While the attack caused significant damage to security facilities, Udo confirmed that no immigration officers were killed. The NIS extended condolences to the families of the victims and assured the public that efforts were underway,…
As the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal resumes its sitting on Monday, the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to overturn the results of the September 21, 2024 governorship election, which saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, emerge victorious. The party’s position was outlined in a communiqué issued following a meeting of its leadership, including its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The communiqué, signed by the Secretary of the Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, Hon. Henry Tenebe, and made available to Vanguard on Sunday, was convened at the request…
The Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, has urged party members to stay united to ensure the party’s success in the 2025 local government elections in the state. Speaking during a victory celebration and thank-you visit organized by the Badagry Independent Campaign Council Coordinator, Ibrahim Layode, who is also the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ojelabi emphasized the importance of unity within the party. He noted that following President Bola Tinubu’s ban on the Mandate and Justice Forums factions within Lagos APC, it is crucial for all members to come together for the party’s advancement. Ojelabi…