The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Mister Ladi Adebutu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the election of Governor Dabo Abiodun of Ogun State.Adebutu’s appeal contends that the election of Governor Abiodun did not comply with the electoral laws and he did not score the lawful majority votes. He was therefore…
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate David Umbugadu against the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. The panel of justices in a unanimous decision dismissed it for lack of merit and no cost was awarded. On October 2, the Election Petition Tribunal in…
The University of Lagos Sports Center under the office of the Vice Chancellor Professor Folasade Ogunsola OON,FAS, and under the sports council Chairmanship of Professor Afolabi Lesi, The Unilag Ag. Director of Sports and all Sports center coaches who are the organizers of the University of Lagos yearly inter- faculties games popularly known as the…
Iran and Pakistan have carried out air attacks on each other’s territories, targeting armed groups near their 900km-long (559-mile) volatile border, which they say were meant to ensure their respective national security. Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted an armed group in Panjgur town of Pakistan’s Balochistan province late on Tuesday, prompting Pakistan…
Russia’s top diplomat has rejected a United States proposal to resume a dialogue on nuclear arms control, saying that it is impossible while Washington offers military support to Ukraine. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Sergey Lavrov accused the West of fuelling global security risks by encouraging Ukraine to ramp up strikes on Russian…
The court said Emefiele must, however, remain in the country. On his bail terms, he was restricted to the FCT. Emefiele, through his lawyer, Mathew Bukka, SAN, had requested a variation of the terms.The Counsel of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, did not object. He told the court to ensure…
Members and supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement on Wednesday converged on the Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to celebrate the Supreme Court victory of the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Our correspondent reports that the Kwankwasiyya Movement which has the ‘red cap’ as its symbol, was initiated by a former governor of Kano…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, on Wednesday, said a total of 10,166 illegal refineries and crude oil connections were destroyed in Nigeria since 2021. It specifically stated that over 5,686 illegal refinery sites were destroyed, while 4,480 illegal crude oil connections were removed during the review period. NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari,…
An indigenous operator in the Aviation sector, NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited is acquiring additional equipment to enhance its service delivery. The Company is acquiring Information Technology Tracking Devices , Body-worn Cameras , Control Room complete Facility Rack fitted amongst other support Information Technology Facilities that will capture and relay data for Helicopters flying in and…
