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Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday January 18th, 2008 ruled that the immunity clause on a sitting governor and his deputy is illegal and in question when the person occupying the office has electoral matter to answer. The Supreme Court judgement seems to be inline with the yesterday Federal High Court judgement presided over by Continue
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All Progressives Congress, APC has condemned the judgement of Justice Inyang Ekwo of Federal High Court in Abuja who the political party said sacked the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi and his Deputy, Eric Kelechi Igwe on the ground of 2008 Supreme Court judgement that sacked the then Rivers State Governor, Celestine Omehia and install 
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has reacted to his sack and that of his deputy by Federal High Court in Abuja, saying, court of law lacks the legal competency to entertain suit against a sitting governor on electoral matter after Election Tribunal had passed its judgement. The Governor stated this few hours ago in Ebonyi 
Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said the ongoing fuel scarcity resulting in long queues of human and vehicles at fueling stations across the country is a sign the country is heading to the wrong direction. Bukola Saraki stated this a recorded video posted on his social media account few hours ago. According to 
Driver of the BRT bus suspected over the kidnapping and Killing of a 22-year-old passenger, Oluwabamise Ayanwole has said his vehicle was hijacked by gunmen. He stated this in an interview with TVC, insisting, he knows nothing about the gunmen or have no relationship with them. The driver also said the gunmen dragged Bamise out 
Mother and family members of the 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwole that was found dead after taking Lagos government own Bus Rapid Transit on February 26, 2022 have cried out for justice. Lagos State Police Command announced the arrest of the driver of the BRT bus just as the body of the passenger was found lifeless by 
Despite Russian Military statement for ceasefire today to enable civilian evacuations through the humanitarian corridors, the invading troops continued to shell the cities of Ukraine on Monday. Russia government through the Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov also today listed the demands of Russia government from Ukraine. Peskvo made the lists known in a telephone call with 
Detained Deputy Commissioner of Police and Former Head of IGP Intelligence Rapid Response Team, Abba Kyari has been arraigned before Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over alleged role to steal 25 kilograms of cocaine seized from two suspects by the police team at Enugu International Airport. DCP Abba Kyari had been accused by the 
Senator Shehu Sani who formerly represented Kaduna Central in the National Assembly has given an insight of the question former President Olusegun Obasanjo asked him immediately both of them were sentenced to life imprisonment by Military Tribunal in Lagos during the regime of General Sani Abacha. Senator Shehu Sani in a tweet on the day 
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said the face of politics in Nigeria have been changed following the leadership provided in the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Governor Godwin Obaseki stated this few hours ago in a message issued after meeting with some senior members of the PDP in the state. 
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the arrest and detention of over 4,366 persons including the elderly who had continued to stage protest against the government over the Russia military continuous invasion in Ukraine that have resulted to massive destruction of lives and properties since February 24, 2022. Reuters had quoted Russia Interior Ministry of confirming 
President Muhammadu Buhari finally flies out of Nigeria to London to begin his earlier cancelled medical check-up. Unlike the President, this time he granted audience with the State House news reporters and emphatically said when he’s away, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibanjo is there to control and manage the affairs of Nigeria. This maybe 
Efforts to evacuate civilians out of the hot zones in Ukraine failed for the second time as Russia troops continued heavy shelling on Sunday. A video now going viral on social media saw some news reporters and other residents tried to escape the troubled zones but quickly ran back to take cover as heavy bombardment 
United States of America on Sunday said the government have credible evidences that Russia invading soldiers in Ukraine have committed war crime, just as President Vladimir Putin of Russia blamed the Ukrainian Government over failed evacuation of civilians out of the city of Mariupol. According to the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, the war 
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sealed off the event centre seen on a viral video where Celebrant shared Kegs of Premium Motor Spirit to guests, depicting the hardship Nigerians are faced with in the ongoing fuel scarcity across the country. The viral video had shown the celebrant shared some few litres of petrol contained 
European largest oil company, Shell has said it would no longer stop purchase of Russian Crude oil to feed its refineries, rescinding earlier decision taken over Russia Ukraine war. Shell rescinded the decision on Saturday in a statement cited and reported by New York Times. Shell had on Monday, according to Financial Times said the 
Ukrainian President, Volodymr Zelensky on Saturday spoke with United States of America lawmakers via zoom, calling on European countries to provide Ukraine with Russian made war Planes if the NATO countries cannot impose a no-fly zone on Russia that appeared to be using air advantage against Ukraine. According to CNN, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer 
Former Presidential spokesperson to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri has raised question over the age of 2023 presidential aspirant and former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Reno Omokri in a message few hours ago said former president Olusegun Obasanjo played football as he celebrated today his 85th birthday anniversary while 
In less than three hours ago, President Muhammadu Buhari finally decided to wish one of the Nigeria most prominent figure, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo happy 85 birthday after media condemnation of the President action who kept mum earlier; unlike the Presidency who always send presidential goodwill messages to prominent Nigerians on the occasion of their 
Ukrainian Defense Minister, Oleksii Reznikov has said over 66,000 Ukrainian Men leaving abroad across various countries returned home since the Russian soldiers invaded Ukraine last two Thursday. The Ukrainian men, according to the Defense Minister came home to protect the country from Russia forces. The Defense Minister in a tweet this morning said the men 
One thing Muhammadu Buhari led Presidency is known for, he does recognize and celebrate prominent Nigerians on their birthday anniversary and other special occasions. This new style of Public Relations initiated and personally managed by a well known Journalist and the current Spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has issued 
Health is a Divine gift from God them say is a good example of the Nigeria Civil war icon, former Head of Military Government and two time President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo as he moved with heathy steps to kick football, jog long distance and showed some amazing dancing skills to mark his 85 years 
Roskomnadzor, the media regulatory or censor’s board of Russia government led by Vladimir Putin has clarified on Friday why the government blocked one of the world social media giants, Facebook. The Russia state censor’s board accused Facebook of freedom of speech violations following the blocking and stopping of monetization to several media outlets in Russia. 
President Muhammadu Buhari has rescinded his decision to proceed on two weeks medical vacation in London as he surprisedly returned to the Nigeria seat of power, Abuja today. President had departed Nigeria on Tuesday night to attend anniversary Programme in Nairobi, Kenya. A statement from the Presidency had indicated that President Muhammadu Buhari would proceed