The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has dismiised the petition of Labour Party and it’s Presidential candidate that President Bola Tinubu needs 25 percent of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to win the presidential election. The tribunal held that the citizens of FCT do not enjoy special privileges ahead of other states of the federation. The tribunal further argued that there is no constitutional provision making it mandatory for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit results electronically from polling units real-time, saying It is hereby dismissed. The tribunal further argued that Labour Party filed a petition on election malpractices…
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The Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal Wednesday declared Natasha Akpoti of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Kogi Central senatorial election. The Tribunal Chairman, Justice K. A. Orjiako, who read the unanimous judgment of the three-man panel, said Senatir Abubakar Ohere results were inflated in nine polling units of Ajaokuta Local Government Area (LGA), while that of Natasha was intentionally reduced in the areas by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as three other polling units result that was deliberately not entered for Natasha in the same LGA. The tribunal, therefore, nullified the victory…
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) says the petition filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against the election of President Bola Tinubu lacks merit. Justice Haruna Tsammani held that the cause of action of the petition which is premised on the nomination of Senator Kashim Shettima is a pre-election matter and the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain it. The tribunal also held that the issue of qualification and disqualification of a candidate cannot be decided outside the provisions of sections 131 and 137 of the 1999 Constitution. The tribunal noted that it was the findings of the court that…
The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways (NIWA), Dr. George Moghalu, in this interview says the November 11 elections provide the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abadulahi Ganduje the opportunity to demonstrate capacity to lead the party. Excerpts: What is your assessment of the current government? I’m one of those people who don’t believe in this 100 days thing. The administration, in fairness, is still too young for anybody to think of an honest assessment. This, our administration is, like you said, 100 days, that is three months plus. So it won’t be fair to start…
The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says the protest that greeted the removal of fuel subsidy by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012 was politically motivated. TheHintsNews reports that on January 1, 2012, Jonathan announced the removal of fuel subsidy. Consequently, he adjusted the pump price of petrol from N65 per litre to N141 in a move that sparked mass protests, known as ‘Occupy Nigeria’ across the country. Following backlash from leaders of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA),…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for the immediate rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tin-Can ports. The minister made the call at the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) Headquarters in Lagos in a meeting with the Management and Staff of the agency shortly after an inspection of facilities at the Lagos Port Complex. Oyetola who decried the poor state of the collapsed quay sections of the ports noted that the federal government understands the importance of ports as it relates to the nations economic development To this end, he called for the immediate commencement of infrastructural…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the long-awaited Nigeria Air project remains suspended despite speculations of its revival. Keyamo while speaking to the journalists on Tuesday in Abuja during a facility tour of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja, said he would not overlook any potential red flags associated with the project. He noted that the concerns of Nigerians, including all government agencies will not be sidelined, insisting that the Nigeria Air project would not commence until all documents signed before, during and after the alleged launch of the project are thoroughly scrutinised. He…
The House of Representatives Committee Ad hoc investigating the utilisation of ecological funds released to National Great Green Wall from 2015 to date on Tuesday barred journalists from covering the hearing. The committee had on Aug 31 accused the agency of spending N81. 2 billion to plant 21 million trees in 11 states. The States are: Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Yobe and Borno. This development, was coming barely a week after PREMIUM TIMES investigation had exposed the lawmakers for the wanton corruption they are perpetrating in the guise of investigative hearings. The report said in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced resumption of collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for registered voters ahead of the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement issued Tuesday said the current exercise only covers the three States where Governorship elections will hold on Saturday 11th November 2023. He said: “In continuation of our preparations for the forthcoming off-cycle Governorship elections in Bayelsa, lmo and Kogi States, the Commission has approved the resumption of collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for registered…
A firm, Elite Logistics and Development Services Limited has introduced a solar-powered kiosk aimed at addressing the rising unemployment in the country. Its Group Managing Director, Mr. David Adesanya, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, said with the cost of living and inflation wreaking havoc on individuals, families, and businesses, it becomes evident that relying on a single source of income is no longer tenable. He pointed out that alarming statistics from reputable organisations such as the National Bureau of Statistics, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and others only serve to underscore the bleak economic outlook. Adesanya…