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Justice Dattijo: Danger of Absence of South-East and North-Central Justices at Supreme Court

27Oct

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Justice Dattijo: Danger of Absence of South-East and North-Central Justices at Supreme Court

In a valedictory court session held in honor of Justice Muhammad Dattijo, he expressed his concern over the lack of representation from the South-East and North-Central regions in the Supreme Court Bench. According to Justice Dattijo, this absence poses a threat to the equitable delivery of justice in the country. Having reached the age of 70, he retired from his position. Justice Dattijo highlighted the current election season, where Election Tribunals and appellate courts are flooded with petitions and appeals. He emphasized that the Supreme Court, being the final court for presidential, governorship, and national assembly election appeals, only has ten remaining justices to handle these crucial matters. He strongly believes that the South-East and North-Central regions should have r...

Olowere: Gathering in Ibadan to Bid Popular Pastor Farewell [PHOTOS]

27Oct

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Olowere: Gathering in Ibadan to Bid Popular Pastor Farewell [PHOTOS]

A farewell ceremony for Pastor Michael Ojo Olowere, the founder of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Agbara in Ibadan, was held on Friday. Prominent Christian clerics and leaders attended the event in the Oyo state capital. Baba Automatic, as Olowere was affectionately known, passed away in July at the age of 100. The Christian Wake keep and service of songs were organized in his honor. The main bow of Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Adamasingba, Ibadan, served as the venue for the event, where Christian clerics such as Pastor Samuel Oladele, the President of Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Abraham Akinosun, his predecessor, and Pastor Hezekiah Oladeji, the General Evangelist of CAC, gathered. Other notable individuals who attended the ceremony include Bishop Taiwo...

INEC Must Ensure Credible Gubernatorial Elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi, Tinubu Insists

27Oct

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INEC Must Ensure Credible Gubernatorial Elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi, Tinubu Insists

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, revealed that President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive that the off-cycle gubernatorial elections scheduled for November 11 in Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo must be conducted in a fair and credible manner. Ribadu made this statement during a meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) held in Abuja on Friday. The event was attended by Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ribadu assured the INEC chairman that the security agencies are fully prepared for the upcoming polls and will work diligently to meet the necessary security requirements. He stated, "We are just two weeks away from the election, and a lot of preparation has already been done. The security ...

AEDC Holds Vandals Responsible for Power Outage in Parts of Abuja

27Oct

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AEDC Holds Vandals Responsible for Power Outage in Parts of Abuja

In a notice released on Friday, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) attributed the power outage in certain areas of the Federal Capital Territory to cable vandals. The prominent areas affected by the outage, which lasted for over 24 hours, were Garki areas. Currently, residents of areas surrounding the Niger Delta Power Holding Company office, Security Exchange Commission, Fraser Suite, Grand Square, and other locations are experiencing a power outage. AEDC stated, "The Management of AEDC wishes to inform its esteemed customers in Garki 1 to 7 and environs that upon restoring 33Kv feeder H1 from Apo transmission station at 11:29 am today, a suspected cable fault was detected. This fault is the cause of the current power outage in Areas 1 to 7." Prior to this incident, th...

Discussion Between British High Commissioner and Sultan of Sokoto on Niger Republic Impasse

27Oct

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Discussion Between British High Commissioner and Sultan of Sokoto on Niger Republic Impasse

The Niger Republic impasse was the topic of discussion between Dr. Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, and His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto. The visit of Montgomery to Sokoto State on October 25 and 26 was acknowledged by Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, the Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, British High Commission. Akande-Alegbe highlighted the Sultan's role in promoting peace between people of different faiths in Nigeria, particularly in his positions as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and co-chair of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). During their meeting, they also discussed the situation in Niger Republic a...

German Chancellor Scholz to Visit Nigeria on October 29

27Oct

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German Chancellor Scholz to Visit Nigeria on October 29

On October 29 and 30, 2023, Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, will be visiting Nigeria. The visit aims to strengthen the bilateral relations between Germany and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, according to a statement from the Embassy of Germany in Nigeria. This will mark the first visit of a head of government to Nigeria since the new government was inaugurated. The statement emphasizes the warm and longstanding relationship between Germany and Nigeria, which has spanned over 60 years. It highlights that both countries are natural partners, being the strongest economy and the most populous country on their respective continents. The visit intends to underscore Germany's appreciation for the strong partnership and emphasize the importance that the German ...

Jonathan Pays Visit to Aso Rock and Congratulates Tinubu Following Supreme Court Judgement

27Oct

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Jonathan Pays Visit to Aso Rock and Congratulates Tinubu Following Supreme Court Judgement

In a show of goodwill, former President Goodluck Jonathan visited the Presidential Villa on Friday to congratulate President Bola Tinubu on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court. Jonathan's visit comes just a day after the Supreme Court dismissed appeals filed against Tinubu's election by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Peter Ob of the Labour Party, LP. During their private meeting, Jonathan expressed his felicitations to Tinubu and emphasised the importance of former Presidents working together to find solutions that will alleviate poverty in Nigeria. Jonathan stated that it is imperative for Nigeria to lead the African continent amidst the challenges it faces. The former President said, "We need to bring all our political leaders, including all...

EFCC Holds Emefiele in Custody Following Release from DSS

27Oct

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EFCC Holds Emefiele in Custody Following Release from DSS

According to reports, Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, was released from the Department of State Services, DSS, on Thursday, but was subsequently picked up by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. When NewsNow reached out to the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Friday, he stated that he had not yet been briefed on the matter. Although there is no official confirmation available, media reports suggest that Emefiele is currently being interrogated at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. Emefiele has been in DSS custody since June, following his suspension by President Bola Tinubu. The DSS announced that Emefiele was in their custody for "investigative reasons". On July 25, Emefiele appeared before a Federal High Court in Lagos where he...

INEC Chair, Yakubu: Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States Pose Greatest Difficulty for Election Conduct

27Oct

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INEC Chair, Yakubu: Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States Pose Greatest Difficulty for Election Conduct

Mahmood Yakubu, the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), revealed on Friday that Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states are the most challenging areas to conduct elections in Nigeria. Yakubu attributed the difficulty to the complex terrain and insecurity fueled by political actors within these states. Speaking at a meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security in Abuja, Yakubu called on security agencies to address the issue of insecurity and ensure the safety of lives during elections. Yakubu expressed, "The three states of Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi are not the easiest states in Nigeria to conduct elections. The difficult geographical terrain and prevailing insecurity are compounded by negative mobilisation by political actors, espec...

Asari Dokubo Criticizes Tinubu’s One-Sided Appointments, Emphasizes Nigeria is Not Lagos

27Oct

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Asari Dokubo Criticizes Tinubu’s One-Sided Appointments, Emphasizes Nigeria is Not Lagos

In a video that has gone viral, Asari Dokubo, a former Niger Delta militant leader, expressed his concern over President Bola Tinubu's appointments, stating that they are one-sided and pose a danger to Nigeria's well-being. Dokubo questioned why Bosun Tijani, who had previously criticized and abused Tinubu, was appointed as the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. According to Dokubo, Nigerians voted for the Muslim-Muslim ticket not because of Tinubu's religion, but because they were aware of his capabilities. However, Dokubo pointed out that Tinubu's appointments are currently skewed in favor of a particular group. He stressed the importance of speaking out, stating that Nigeria is not just Lagos, and the President needs to recognize that making appointments as ...