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The apex court also nullified the Federal Government’s naira redesign policy, declaring it as an affront to the 1999 Constitution. Justice Emmanuel Agim, who read the lead judgement, held that the preliminary objections by the defendants (the Attorney General of the Federation, Bayelsa and Edo states) are dismissed as the court has the jurisdiction to entertain the suit. Citing Section 23(2)1 of the constitution, the court held that the dispute between the federation and states, must involve law or facts. The apex court further held that President Muhammadu Buhari in his broadcast, admitted that the policy is flawed with a…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed an appeal filed by suspended DCP Abba Kyari seeking a reversal of an earlier ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja that denied his request for bail. Justice Stephen Adah, who read the unanimous decision of a three-member panel, ruled just now that Kyari’s appeal was without merit. Given the nature of the charges pending against Kyari and others before the trial court, Justice Adah ruled that such a request for bail should be handled with caution. He ruled that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who had…

AN APPEAL FOR CAUTION AND RECTIFICATION Nigerian Brothers and Sisters, greetings to you alI. I am constrained to speak at this point. I crave the indulgence of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency General Muhammadu Buhari, to make this statement because I have had opportunity to keep him aware of what I know is happening and the danger looming ahead. On many occasions in the past, I have not hesitated to point out lacuna in the action of the President and his government. But as far as the election issues are concerned, the President has proved…

The Inspector General of Police, The agents representing the Political Parties National and International observers Members of the Diplomatic Corps My colleagues the Chairmen of Electoral Commissions from all parts of the world Representatives of various security agencies The media – national and international Distinguished ladies and gentlemen 1. On behalf of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I welcome you all to the formal opening of the 2023 Presidential Election Results Collation Centre. 2. As some of you are aware, collation of presidential election result in Nigeria is done at four levels after the conclusion of voting, counting and…

…Asks Ekiti people to vote for Tinubu for greater development Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has urged electorates in the State to be law abiding during Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections. The Governor who gave the charge in a state-wide broadcast on Wednesday night also asked Ekiti residents to vote for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu for a more enhanced economic and infrastructure development of the state. Oyebanji who has not minced words on his unflinching support for Tinubu stated that a Tinubu presidency would empower his administration to continue its…

The Director, Corporate Communication, of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, has released a statement debunking the circulating report that CBN directed banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000. He said: “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been drawn to some fake and unauthorised messages, quoting the CBN as having authorised the Deposit Money Banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000 banknotes. “For the avoidance of doubt, and in line with Mr. President’s broadcast of February 16, the CBN has been directed to ONLY re-issue and recirculate the old N200 banknotes and this is…

Full text of the Buhari’s nationwide address on naira scarcity below: My Dear Compatriots, I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption and sustain our gains in the fight against terrorism and insecurity which has, undoubtedly, been impacted by several internal and external factors. 2. Particularly, I am addressing you, as your democratically elected President, to identify with you and express my sympathy, over the difficulties being experienced as we continue the…

Less than 12 days to the general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said that election will not hold in 240 polling units across 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this during a meeting with political parties on Monday. Yakubu stated that no voters indicated interest to transfer to those units them during the last Continuous Voter Registration due to insecurity, hence the total polling units for elections is now 176,606. He noted that the Commission would make a comprehensive list of these polling units. The INEC Chairman explained, “Let me…

The Department of State Services, DSS, has invited a spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign council, Femi Fani-Kayode over allegations of a coup plot ahead of the February election. Fani-Kayode confirmed the invitation by the DSS in a statement on Monday, stating that he would be honouring the invitation this morning, Monday Recall that Fani-Kayode a former Minister of Aviation had claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate and top military generals had a secret meeting on Thursday last week. Read post below: PRESS STATEMENT: MY INVITATION TO THE DSS Three days ago, on the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Presidential Transition Council, for facilitating and managing the 2023 transition programme, in preparation for May 29 handover. The development was announced on Thursday in a statement by Willie Bassey, director of information in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF). Below is the full statement: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION 9th February, 2023 PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT BUHARI APPROVES TRANSITION COUNCIL, SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 14, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Presidential Transition Council, for facilitating and…