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Tribunal: Atiku provides new allegations Against INEC Over Tinubu’s Drug, Dual Citizenship Offences

Abuja, FCT – Abubakar Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, has informed the presidential election petition tribunal in Abuja that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is unable to refute Bola Tinubu’s claims of drug dealing and dual citizenship. On Friday, May 19, Atiku made this statement, stating that the electoral commission has no legal authority to defend the president-elect regarding his legitimacy and suitability to run for office. According to reports, Kemi...

Deputy Speaker Wase states after meeting Buhari, “I Won’t Step Down for Anyone”

Idris Ahmed Wase, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, has made it known that he will not drop out of the running for speaker of the House of Representatives in the 10th National Assembly. The job has been assigned to the North West geopolitical zone by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), while the deputy position has been assigned to the Southeast. Wase claimed that the constitution does not recognize zoning in a...

Suit against Tinubu’s swearing-in fixed for hearing today

An order from the court states that the Court of Appeal in Abuja will hear a new suit today that seeks to prevent the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu on May 29. The suit is seeking to stop the inauguration. After the petitioner, Ambrose Owuru, had their case dismissed by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on January 30, 2023, they appealed the decision by moving the case to the...

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has issued a warning that no President Muhammadu Buhari appointee who is facing any allegation of corruption should be allowed to leave Nigeria. The CNG has also stated that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, should not be permitted to leave the country until all of the allegations that have been made against him have been proven to be false. This information was provided...

Breaking: Lamidi Apapa, Peter Obi, faction leader of Labour Party storm tribunal

Lamidi Apapa, the Labour Party (LP) factional leader, has appeared before the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal once more. According to reports, recent photographs show him seated comfortably and attentively listening to the ongoing proceedings in the courtroom. Apapa chose to sit in the back of the courtroom rather than in the designated area for Labour Party representatives. In addition, the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, arrived at the courthouse with a large group of supporters....

10th Assembly: Group Declares Support for Kalu as Deputy Speaker

The Committee of Youth Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has described the Member representing Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State as the best candidate for the position of Deputy Speaker. Mr Obinna Nwaka, Director General of CYMS, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Nwaka stated that it was necessary to drum up support for Kalu as members of the National Assembly’s lower chamber vie for leadership of the 10th Assembly. He described...

Peter Obi reacts as US Secretary Blinken calls Tinubu, makes commitments

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the February 2023 election, has responded to the call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Recall that Blinken called Tinubu on Wednesday to reiterate his continued commitment to strengthening the US-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration. In response, Obi stated that the US response to Nigeria’s affairs should be based on mutual respect, shared ideals, aspirations, and interests that should transcend...

MUSWEN Applauds Akpabio’s Selection As Senate President

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has endorsed Senator Godswill Akpabio, a Christian second-term Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District in the upcoming 10th National Assembly, for the position of Senate President. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has already backed the senator for the position in the 10th National Assembly. Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya, executive secretary of MUSWEN, stated that the decision was made to have an inclusive zoning arrangement ahead...

APC reverses Goje’s expulsion for anti-party activities by Gombe ward

The ruling All Progressives Congress has overturned former Governor Danjuma Goje’s expulsion for anti-party activities. Goje, a senator representing Gombe Central, was kicked out of the ruling party’s Kashere ward in Gombe State. Other expelled members included Yunusa Abubakar, a lawmaker representing Yalmatu Deba Federal Constituency, and Bulus Amos, a senator representing Gombe South. The expulsion was later confirmed by the party’s state executive. However, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, issued a statement in...

“You Are Corrupt” – Matawalle fires head of EFCC after been linked to N70bn fraud

In an unexpected turn of events, Zamfara State Governor Mohammed Bello Matawalle has responded to allegations of embezzlement by accusing the head of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, of corruption. This exchange arose in response to an EFCC statement alleging that the Governor is under investigation for allegedly misappropriating more than 70 billion naira. In retaliation, Governor Matawalle questioned Bawa’s integrity and urged him to resign in order for the corruption...