Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Kano State Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the suit submitted by the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuana, disputing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s candidature. The tribunal stated that the issue of candidature is an internal party affair that has no bearing on the plaintiffs, let alone interferes with it. The APC and Gawuna petitioned the Kano Election Petition tribunal, claiming that Abba is not a full member of the New Nigerian People Party (NNPP), and he was not on its register when it nominated him; therefore, he is ineligible to run. Bauchi: Tribunal affirms Mohammed’s…

The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has confirmed Senator Bala Mohammed as the legitimately elected governor of the state. The decision was made by a three-man panel led by P.T. Kwahar. The Bauchi Election Petition tribunal dismissed the case submitted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, a former Chief of Air Staff. Kano Tribunal: Journalists barred from covering ruling It concluded that there is no compelling basis to annul the election because it was conducted in accordance with the law. INEC stated in March that Mohammed received 525,280 votes, outnumbering his…

Journalists were refused entrance on Wednesday to the Kano State Governorship Election Tribunal, which is set to rule on a petition brought by the All Progressives Congress (APC), and its candidate in the March 18 election. Recall that Nasir Gawuna, the APC governorship candidate in Kano, had sought the court to contest the victory of Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) who had been pronounced the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Today, the court is scheduled to rule on the case submitted by the APC and its candidate. However, some reporters who stormed the…

The Lagos State Police Command has advised Nigerians to desist from sending nudes on social media. The advice comes on the heels of the prevalence of leak nudes making the rounds on social media in recent times. However, where ‘netizens’ find it expedient to engage in such acts, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday advised Nigerians about what to do while sending nude pictures. In a statement on X, the police PRO said, “If you must send nudes, at least do one-view or cover your face or any other identification mark. And…

Dr. Mohammed Nasir Mahmoud, Director General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board, announced on Tuesday that 520 children in the state were suspected to have died from a diphtheria outbreak in the state.  Dr. Mahmoud made the announcement during a media dialogue in Kano organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, for journalists from the North-West states. According to him, “there is data we generate through our disease surveillance and reporting system. And based on that report, this year, Kano has reported about 8,700 suspected cases of diphtheria, and about 6,000 have been confirmed. And about 520…

Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Bayern Munich, will serve a one-game suspension against Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Tuchel will serve his one-game touchline ban after being sent off during the second leg of the quarterfinals against Manchester City in April. Bayern was eliminated that night after a 1-1 tie, falling 4-1 on aggregate. The Bundesliga champions will open their new season against Manchester United at the Allianz Arena. Newcastle draw AC Milan on Champions League return It will be the first time the two sides meet in the Champions League since they clashed in the…

The executive governor of Ogun State, Gov. Dapo Abiodun, stated on Tuesday that his administration would implement a law that would pronounce the death penalty on anyone caught engaging in cult activities in the state. Abiodun made the remark at a meeting with the Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, and his chiefs at the Akarigbo Palace in Sagamu. Abiodun expressed outrage at the wanton destruction of lives, properties, and peace in Sagamu and its surroundings, while also warning that the government would not stand by and let unscrupulous individuals run riots in any area of the state. Abiodun…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, made a firm and compelling declaration on that the time is now for UN member states to show, with their actions, that they mean what they say concerning the crackdown on terror financing, economic sabotage, and illicit mineral and arms smuggling in the developing world. Tinubu made the remark while addressing world leaders at the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, USA. According to Tinubu, “the fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent’s mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict. Many such areas have become catacombs of…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential election, has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Nigerian rapper, Illerioluwa Aloba, popularly called MohBad. Obi, while expressing his condolences on Tuesday in a statement on X, said, “On behalf of my family, I condole with the mother and entire family of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, Mohbad, over his painful demise. I know how difficult it is for parents to lose a child, especially one with such a promising future as his.” Obi therefore called on the government and the appropriate security…

Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party in the recently past presidential election, has filed 51 grounds of appeal before the Supreme Court to invalidate the election of President Bola Tinubu. Obi argued in his appeal that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, (PEPT), erred in law and hence reached an erroneous decision when it denied his petition to contest the outcome of the February 25 presidential election. Among other things, he claimed that the five-member panel of the Court of Appeal led by Justice Haruna Tsammani committed a grievous miscarriage of justice against him by ruling that he did…