Day: October 31, 2023

House of Representatives Adopts Petition for Probe into British Government’s Contempt of Nigerian Judicial Sovereignty

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The House of Representatives, during its plenary on Tuesday, adopted a petition submitted by the African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR). The petition seeks an investigation into the alleged contempt and violation of Nigeria’s judicial sovereignty by officials of the British Government and their investigative agencies, including the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), and an investigator/prosecutor named Sara Melo. These foreign agencies are accused of undermining the judicial sovereignty and disregarding court judgments that exonerated African businessman and Aiteo Group Chairman, Benedict Peters, of…

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President Tinubu Mediates to Restore Peace Amidst Rivers Crisis

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President Bola Tinubu has stepped in to address the ongoing political conflict in Rivers State. This intervention occurred during a closed session of the Nigeria Police Council meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohamed, briefed the press alongside other governors, expressing the expectation that President Tinubu’s intervention would help restore peace to Rivers State. The PDP governors present at the meeting commended the President for his statesmanlike leadership and broad qualities. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who currently serves…

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Benue Security: Army to Increase Troop Deployment to Counter Bandits and Militia Groups

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The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja(COAS), has announced that the Nigerian Army (NA) will intensify the deployment of troops in Benue State during the remaining months of 2023. This move is aimed at combating the unlawful activities of bandits, armed herders, and various militia groups operating in the state. General Lagbaja made this commitment on Tuesday, October 30, 2023, in response to a request from the Executive Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr.) Hycinth Alia, during the latter’s visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja. The…

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Appeal Court Confirms Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Kogi Central Senator

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the validly elected candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial Election held in February. The court rejected the appeal filed by Abubakar Ohere, deeming it lacking in merit. In September, the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal in Lokoja had nullified the victory of Abubakar Ohere, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial Election. The tribunal ruled in favor of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and declared her the…

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House of Representatives Summons Humanitarian Minister Over N1.1 Trillion Cash Distribution

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The House of Representatives has taken action to ensure transparency and accountability by summoning the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The purpose of this summons is to request the Minister’s briefing on the methodology employed for the distribution of the N1.1 Trillion conditional cash transfer to 15 million households in Nigeria. This decision was reached following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during a plenary session, raised by Hon. Abdulmaruf Adebayo, a member representing Irepodun Federal Constituency in Osun State. Hon. Adebayo highlighted the unsatisfactory…

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Police Council Confirms Kayode Egbetokun as the 22nd Substantive Inspector-General of Police

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The Police Council has officially ratified the appointment of Kayode Egbetokun as the 22nd substantive Inspector-General of Police. The announcement was made by Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, the Minister of Police Affairs, following a meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Members of the Council have expressed strong confidence in the new IGP’s ability to lead government reforms aimed at strengthening the fight against insecurity throughout the nation. Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, revealed that IGP Egbetokun has emphasized key reforms essential for addressing security…

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