The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday reversed the deregistration of 22 political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The parties were among the 74 political parties de-registered in Feb.6, 2020 by INEC, for not meeting the necessary constitutional requirements. Delivering judgment, the court’s president, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, unanimous held that INEC ignored due process in exercising its powers under Section 225(a) of the Constitution (as amended). The appellate court held that not only were the affected political parties already in court before INEC exercised its constitutional powers to de-register a party, it failed to inform the…
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An attempt by the Onire of Ire-Ekiti in Ekiti, Oba Victor Bobade, to enforce a government ban on traditional festivals due to the rampaging COVID-19 has led to violence in the community, resulting in the killing of two people. The state government had banned the celebration of traditional festivals across the state and directed traditional rulers to ensure strict compliance. The violence over the celebration of Ogun Onire festival, which had divided residents of the community into two factions, started on Sunday and continued on Monday during which the two persons were killed. Sources said that the victims were hit…
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured that security will be restored to the North-East and the nation at large, following the recent adoption of new strategies, and the acquisition of modern military equipment. The president gave the reassurance during a meeting with the five North-East State Governors, attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and the heads of intelligence agencies. President Buhari said: “Things will improve very soon. We are acquiring modern equipment; some are here, some are being cleared, and others still coming. “We need patience with acquisition of equipment.…
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has charged political appointees in the state to avoid allowing their personal interests to influence their official duties. Matawalle gave the charge while swearing-in 15 Special Advisers in Gusau on Monday. He also told the new advisers that their appointments were part of the routine exercise to reinvigorate the machinery of government for more effective service delivery. “I wish to congratulate you on your appointment as Special Advisers. “You are appointed to serve your state in this capacity based on your previous records of performance, your political acumen and your commitments to the progress and…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has issued a one week ultimatum to Bauchi State Government to address the anomalies that left no fewer than 10,000 workers without salary. It said that if the government failed to address the issue within the period, the union will not be able to gurantee industrial harmony in thestate. This was contained in a statement issued by the state NLC Chairman, Danjuma Saleh and made available to newsmen in Bauchi on Monday. According to him, no fewer than 10,000 workers in seven ministries and pararstatals were unable to access their July salaries. He said that…
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says five states account for 60 per cent of the confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Chairman of the task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), made this known on Monday in Abuja during the daily briefing on the pandemic. Mustapha explained that “689 out of 774 local government areas reported a case; 85 local government areas in 20 states still remain with no testing done and no case reported; and 50 per cent of all cases are in 20 per cent of local government…
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho left with his team for a pre-season training camp in Switzerland on Monday amid ongoing speculation of a possible transfer to the English Premier League (EPL). The 20-year-old England international, who has a contract with the German club until 2022, had a stellar season with the Bundesliga runners-ups. He has been reportedly targeted by several top clubs, including Manchester United. Sancho scored 17 league goals and set up another 16, with Borussia Dortmund saying they would only let him go if their price expectations were met fully. Manchester United have been heavily linked with a…
An Upper Shari’a Court sitting in Kano on Monday, sentenced a 30-year-old man, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, to death by hanging after his conviction for blasphemy. The convict , who resides at Sharifai Quarters of Kano Municipal, was dragged before the court by the police on a count charge of inciting religious creed contrary to section 382 (6) of Kano State Sharia Panel Code Law 2000. The trial Judge, Khadi Muhammad Ali-Kani, said the offence was against the Islamic Law. Ali-Kani, thereafter, sentenced the convict to death by hanging under section 382 (b) of Kano State State Sharia Panel Code Law 2000.…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Cross River command, has arrested an irregular Cameroonian migrant, Kouaha Dieudonne, 42, with seven multiple standard passports.The Comptroller of NIS in the state, Mr Okey Ezugwu, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Calabar.He said that the suspect was arrested on Aug. 8 in Yahe border post, Yala Local Government Area of the state.He said that the suspect was arrested through the effort of officers and men of NIS, checkmating irregular migration into the country.“The efforts of officers and men of NIS in Cross River paid off over the weekend…
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in the Edo 2020 election, has promised to provide infrastructure development in Esanland located in Edo Central Senatorial District of the state. He gave the assurance during his political campaign at Igueben, Igueben Local Government Council of the state on Monday. Ize-Iyamu said that the only functional state investment in Esanland was the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), which he alleged was being underfunded by the present administration. “The only state investment in Esanland is AAU. The institution used to get about N250 million as state government subvention when Adams Oshiomhole…