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Supreme Court adjourns 2020 election cases against Uzodinma

View this email in your browser Headlines Imo: Supreme Court adjourns 2020 election cases against Uzodinma till December The PDP and the APP commenced the case three years ago to have the Supreme Court nullify Mr Uzodinma's APC candidacy in the Imo State 2019 governorship election. Read More UPDATED: Wike vs Fubara: Tinubu mediates in Rivers crisis, PDP governors praise president The president in his usual leadership position intervened and that shows there will be peace in that state," I've confidence in my chief of staff – Tinubu Mr Tinubu may be reacting to speculations that Mr Gbajabiamila was responsible for the confusion in Mr Tinubu's appointments of cabinet members and other political appointees. Sexual Harassment: ICPC files criminal charge against suspended professor A female student, who appeared before an investigation panel set up by the university, accused the professor of forcing her to have oral sex with him. Most Recent Stories Despite economic hardship, Tinubu to spend N1.5bn on cars for 'first lady's office', N2.9bn for SUVs Aside from the office of the first lady, the government plans to spend another N2.9 billion on Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) for the Presidential Villa, and another N2.9 billion to replace operational vehicles for the presidency. Read More Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of new INEC RECs President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to screen and confirm the 10 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) he nominated for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last week. We won't allow 'criminal adventurers' sabotage Nigerian economy – Tinubu Atiku had during a press conference on Monday, rejected the judgement of the Supreme Court, affirming the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the February presidential poll. Police Council confirms Egbetokun as IGP The Council said Mr Egbetokun is eminently qualified to be appointed as the IGP because of his dedication and commitment to the force and to national security. Wike speaks on Rivers political crisis Mr Wike, a former governor of Rivers, has been accused of being behind the impeachment plot against his successor, Siminalayi Fubara. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Security has improved in Borno by 85 per cent - Gov Zulum Business Poor power supply hindering Nigeria's economic growth – Reps Speaker "The privatization of the power sector was a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by the nation in this critical area," he said. LIRS shuts 34 Companies over tax debts The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) on Monday shut 34 corporate organisations for failing to remit Personal Income Taxes (PIT) of their employees and for non-remittance of consumption taxes by operators in the hospitality sector to the Lagos State Government. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Mr Ibu underwent five major surgeries, still in intensive care – Family "Daddy is immensely grateful, and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives." Portable signs new artiste, places N100 billion bid on ex-signee Young Duu "He even went to perform at a show for N70,000. If he's not with Zeh Nation again, he should return the car we bought for him." Opinion Conditional cash transfer as motor park economics, By Jideofor Adibe A recent report that the Federal government has approached the World Bank for a fresh loan of $400m for a conditional cash transfer for supposedly 15 million households is raising serious concerns among many Nigerians. The new $400m loan will bring to $1.2bn the amount that the Federal Government is borrowing from the World Bank for its cash transfer programme aimed at cushioning the harsh impact of removing fuel subsidies and floating the Naira, having earlier secured a loan of $800m for the same purpose. The government claims that the Conditional Cash Transfer scheme, part of its National Social Investment Programme, will "transform the lives of millions of Nigerians living in extreme poverty... The struggle continues for the deepening of Nigerian democracy, By Atiku Abubakar If the Supreme Court, the highest court in the land, implies by its judgment that crime is good and should be rewarded, then Nigeria has lost and the country is doomed, irrespective of who occupies the presidential seat. If the Supreme Court decides that the electoral umpire, INEC, can tell the public one thing and then do something else in order to reach a corruptly predetermined outcome, then there is really no hope for the country's democracy and electoral politics. Obviously, the consequences of those decisions for the country will not end at the expiration of the current government. They will last for decades. I am absolutely sure that history will vindicate me. We now know what the Supreme Court has decided. Promoted Nigeria's news and entertainment: Shaping unity and awareness In the realm of economics, news updates play a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's economic landscape. Solaris, Knownow, Specxs win NCC's talent hunt The culmination of this competition is not confined to the grand prize of N10 million awarded to each winner…, but goes beyond this, as the Commission takes a holistic approach to support these promising innovations. Xiaomi's Year-End Extravaganza: Time to treat yourself From 30th October to 31st December, 2023, buy Xiaomi smartphone to gain a chance to win 6,000,000 naira cash, or Xiaomi TV, or Xiaomi luggage, and an array of instant gifts. Sports Messi trumps Haaland, Mbappe to win eighth Ballon d'Or award Messi's role in leading Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup propelled the Inter-Miami forward to an eighth title Finidi blames Kanu-led Enyimba management for African Football League disaster Finidi revealed the management recruited the majority of the players without the coach's knowledge and mishandled arrangements for the match against Wydad Fact Checker Liberia's run-off: Who will it be, Weah or Boakai? The quest to obtain Liberia's highest office is still in limbo after a highly competitive first round pushed the elections into a run-off. Since Aug. 5, 2023, 20 different personalities have been canvassing for votes. They passionately sought the consent and votes of the Liberian people to entrust either of them with the executive power of the state. Viral release accuses WAEC staff of indulging in examination malpractice, false Claim: A press release purported to have emanated from the West African Examination Council – Sierra Leone (WAEC-SL) has gone viral on Facebook and WhatsApp. The release's content suggests that WAEC has uncovered a syndicate involved in "grades changing" for students in exchange for "monetary favours." Health UNFPA supports treatment of 104 VVF patients in Kaduna The condition is among the most distressing complications of gynaecologic and obstetric procedures. UNFPA supplies family planning commodities to 700 Kaduna health facilities – Official "There is also the problem of unsafe abortion when people are not ready, and the solution is simply contraceptives." Read our Top Stories From Last Week EXCLUSIVE: UK authorities punish Nigerian doctor over sex with patient Apart from having sex with the patient in the hospital's toilet on the night of 10 June, Mr Onyekpe still went to the patient's home the following morning and had sex with her. UPDATED: Nigerian politicians appoint allies into INEC to influence elections – Jega Mr Jega, a professor of political science at Bayero University, Kano, said such nominees are not thoroughly screened and the 'damaging effect' of such a situation was seen in the 2023 elections. Borno commissioner, unidentified woman found dead in Guest House "It was a tragic loss but for now, we are all at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital waiting for the autopsy result..." Subsidy Removal: Reps reject motion to make WAEC, NECO, JAMB, others free for Nigerian students The motion sought to urge the Ministry of Education to declare 2023 and 2024 WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations registration free to enable the common man have a direct benefit of fuel subsidy removal palliatives. Nigerian singer arrives performance venue in coffin [PHOTOS] However, the gospel singer, known to many as Onoja, unveiled a mind-bending twist to his career as he arrived at a gospel ministration in a coffin. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.