Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman Dramatically Faints outside the courtroom at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, creating a shocking scene. The incident occurred just as he was about to face charges related to alleged N22 billion fraud, a serious offense that has sparked widespread interest. Saleh Mamman, who served under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration,…
Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has stressed the significance of all parties respecting the Federal High Court’s ruling in the ongoing emirship dispute between Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II. He urged all involved parties to think creatively and work towards a peaceful settlement, emphasizing that adherence to the rule of law is essential for…
President Biden has unleashed a fiery condemnation of an Alabama court’s recent ruling, which deems frozen embryos as “people,” asserting that it is a direct consequence of the repeal of Roe v. Wade. In a stern statement, Biden squarely placed the blame on the policies of former President Donald Trump, highlighting the detrimental impact on…
In a blow to former President Donald Trump, the federal appeals court in D.C. has refused to rehear arguments related to the standing gag order imposed on him in the special counsel’s January 6th case. This decision marks another setback in Trump’s ongoing legal battles, adding to his historic losing streak. The gag order, originally…
Trump Supporters: In a surprising turn of events, the Rupert Murdoch-owned New York Post recently released results from a YouGov poll indicating that 54% of participants “strongly” or “somewhat” approve of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from presidential primary ballots. This decision, based on Section 3 of the 14th…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja made a pivotal decision, overturning the prior nullification of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s election in Nasarawa State. The three-member panel of justices unanimously voided the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s verdict, which had removed Governor Sule from office under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Uchechukwu Onuemenam, delivering the…
Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja has ruled to dismiss the case filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) seeking to nullify President Bola Tinubu’s election.
Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, recently expressed concerns that allowing state governments to collect Value-Added Tax (VAT) could result in serious economic setbacks. Taiwo Oyedele explained that such a shift would likely harm business operations, cause disruption in revenue distribution, and ultimately lead to a weaker economy. His comments reflect…
On Wednesday, the Senate affirmed its alignment with the July 11, 2024, Supreme Court judgment, which granted full financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. The court’s decision was a landmark victory for local governments, ensuring their financial independence and reducing their reliance on state governments. However, the Senate expressed disapproval…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to hold the scheduled local government election on Saturday, October 5, despite significant opposition from allies of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Governor Fubara made it clear during a stakeholders’ meeting that any attempts to disrupt the election would not be tolerated, stressing that maintaining…
