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Our Reporters The Akwa Ibom State Governorship Elections Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Pastor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the validly elected Governor of the state. The Tribunal headed by Justice Adekunle Adeleye squashed the suit instituted by Senator Bassey  Akpan and Young Progressives Party (YPP) which challenged the election of Pastor Eno in the March 18, 2023 governorship election. The two-and-half hour judgement was delivered in a suit Number  EPT/AKW/GOV/01/2023 that sought to nullify the election. Related news Gov Tussle: Eno Triumphs over Udofia, Udoedehe, Nyaetok at Tribunal Hostage Drama: Senator seeks relocation of election…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday advised the Federal Government to come up with an effective living wage system in the country. Tajudeen gave the advice in his remark at the 63rd Independence Anniversary Symposium with the theme,” Actualising the Vision of Renewed Hope for Socio- Economic Development through Effective Leadership.” The speaker who spoke at the symposium held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja  said that the war against corruption would not succeed unless government address the issue of living wage in the country. Related news APC ratifies Akpabio, Abbas as Senate…

An Italian court has sentenced the country’s citizen, Filippo Ferlazzo, to 24 years in prison for beating to death a physically challenged Nigerian. Ferlazzo killed Alika Ogorchukwu on July 30, 2022, at Marche Region of Italy, as confirmed at the time by the Nigerian Embassy, Rome, Italy. The convict, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NidCOM), used Ogorchukwu’s crutches to kill him. Also read: FG vows to get justice over killing of physically-challenged in Italy The Nigerian’s demise drew widespread reaction from Nigerians at the time, especially for the fact that passersby were seen making videos of the attack,…

Lagos State Police Command on Thursday night said that Balogun Eletu, widely known as Sam Larry, an associate of singer Naira Marley, is in its custody over the alleged death of musician Mohbad. The Command’s spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin announced this via X wrote “Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody. He is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation.” Sam Larry and Naira Marley have been at the centre of a public outrage over Mohbad’s death. Related news Singer Mohbad’s death, burial sire more controversies As youths protest, Obi, Sanwo-Olu demand justice for Mohbab’s death  Residents Howl…

Vice President Kashim Shettima said Thursday that Nigeria’s strength lies in the unity of its citizens and the resolve to sustain democracy in the country. Mr Shettima spoke this Thursday at a public lecture to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. The vice president pledged that the promises made by the President Bola Tinubu administration would be fulfilled for the benefit of every citizen. Also read Breaking: Tribunal strikes out suit seeking disqualification of Shettima  Presidential Tribunal: Shettima, Gbajabiamila, Abure, Ganduje, others grace Court  Social Media buzz over APC Presidential Candidate, Shettima’s comical…

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Uyo on Thursday struck out a petition brought by the Akwa Ibom State Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Akanimo Udofia. Udofia had challenged the election of Pastor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party as winner of the March 18, 2023 governorship elections. He sought the disqualification of Pastor Eno, arguing that he presented forged documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and that he did not score the highest number of valid votes on the March 18, 2023 governorship elections. Related news Court Reinstates Umo Eno as Akwa…

The House of Representatives has mandated Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to complete the shore protection and other projects the commission abandoned in Eket/Onna/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State. The House was angry during Tuesday’s plenary when a member representing Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, Okpolupm Etteh, in a motion, narrated how the contractor had abandoned the shore protection project with only eight per cent job done after allegedly collecting 50 per cent mobilisation. Etteh said, “Contract for Shore Protection works in Ibeno Local Government Area was awarded 2006 to Smith Engineering Company Limited at N3,287,787,000 for which N1,643,893,500, half…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole says Nigeria does not need to copycat Washington and these international finance capitals to improve her economy. Oshiomhole, who spoke on the Senate floor during the screening of the CBN governor nominee Yemi Cardoso and four other deputies, said they protect their not common interest. “We need to interrogate our assumptions. We don’t need to copycat Washington and all these international finance capitals. It is their interest [that they are after]. There is no such thing as a common interest,” the former labour chief maintained. Also read As Corruption Bug Hits APC, PDP Counsels Oshiomhole, Demands Action…

Leah Sharibu, the Christian schoolgirl kidnapped by members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has “remarried” another terrorist commander. This, it has been reported by newspaper, happened after she purportedly secured a divorce from the first husband she was forcefully given to. Leah was abducted alongside her over 100 schoolmates from Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State on February 19, 2018. Related news Leah Sharibu Gives Birth To A Boy For Boko Haram Commander  Give Us Leah Sharibu As Our Christmas Gift, Northern Christian Elders Tell Buhari  Leah Sharibu Still Alive- Says Abducted Lecturer A few years ago,…