Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has petitioned the Chief Judge of the Abuja Federal High Court, alleging that Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa, the judge presiding over his case against the Kaduna State House of Assembly at the Federal High Court Kaduna, was biased. In the petition filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja by his counsel, Abdulhakeem Mustapha, SAN, El-Rufa’i alleged bias, injustice and denial of fair hearing. In his petition to the Chief Judge of the Abuja Federal High Court through his counsel, the former governor prayed that the matter be transferred to another judge in…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural and Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) have written to President Bola Tinubu, demanding an investigation into the allegation that the International Oil Companies (IOCs) are plotting to undermine the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals. In a letter to the President, through his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, dated July 1, the unions emphasised the need for transparency and public trust in the findings. The letter, signed by NUPENG’s General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, and PENGASSAN’s General Secretary, Lumumba Okugbawa, reads: “The leadership and members of our great Union…

The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philips Shaibu, on Friday, said he was already an unofficial member of the All Progressives Congress. He said the only thing still keeping him in the Peoples Democratic Party was because he was yet to officially dump the ruling party in Edo. Reacting to questions on why he was supporting the APC governorship candidate in Edo when he featured on Arise TV’s morning show on Friday, the deputy governor maintained that his spirit had left the PDP. “In PDP now, everybody can support whoever they like. On the issue of supporting a candidate,…

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied setting cut-off marks for admissions into higher institutions across the country. In a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday, the Board dismissed reports that it had set 140 as cut-off marks for universities, and 100 for polytechnics respectively. “There’s no such thing as ‘cut-off mark’ in the admission process to tertiary institutions in Nigeria, what’s obtainable is minimum tolerable score determinable by individual institutions,” it said. The denial comes just one day after it was widely reported that the Board had pegged 140 as a cut-off mark for…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lacks moral and political latitudes to point accusing fingers at the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the nation’s economic woes, the ruling party said yesterday. Rising from the meeting in Egugu on Wednesday, the PDP Governors’ Forum accused the accused the governing party of destroying the economy and faulted the government for delaying minimum wage discussion process. But the APC yesterday dismissed what it called an outburst of the PDP governors. Speaking through a statement in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said the opposition party should rather applaud the present administration…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with other emergency responders on Thursday, July 18, averted a catastrophic disaster, following the fall of a PMS-laden truck at the Ojota interchange ramp. The incident occurred around 2 pm when a truck lost control and fell, spilling its flammable content on the road. LASTMA officers promptly arrived at the scene to manage traffic and secure the area. Their swift action prevented any ignition sources from coming in contact with the spilled fuel, which could have led to a major explosion. Other responders, including the Lagos State Fire Service, the LASEMA…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has challenged the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters to focus on amendments that contribute to improving the electoral process in the country for the good of the society and not to advance individual gains. The governor maintained that any legislation targeting to empower or undo particular individuals is misplaced. Fubara gave the charge when he hosted a delegation of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters led by its Chairman, Senator Sharafadeen Alli and co-chair, Adebayo Balogun, on a courtesy visit to the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday. This was…

Former Manchester United player, Mason Greenwood, has officially signed with Olympique Marseille, marking a significant move in his career following his departure from Old Trafford. Renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on Thursday via X, stating, “Official, confirmed. Mason Greenwood signs in as new Olympique Marseille number 10.” Romano revealed that the terms of the deal include a €26m fixed fee, €5m add-ons, 50% sell on clause for Man United. The transfer comes after extensive efforts by Marseille’s management. Romano wrote, “Pablo Longoria and Mehdi Benatia, working on deal for weeks and got it done.” According to…

The Delta State Police Command says it has rescued 25 victims of human trafficking in the Ugheli area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated this on Thursday in Asaba. He said, “On June 15, 2024, acting on credible information received by the Command on the activities of one Chinyere (surname unknown) who specialises in trafficking women from the East and brings them to Ughelli Delta State for prostitution. “Intelligence further revealed that she lures them by telling them that they are coming to Delta State to work as a salesgirl in a restaurant. “The Commissioner of…

Senators unanimously voted on Thursday to reject a bill seeking to establish the South-South Development Commission. The lawmakers after an extensive deliberation on the bill stood it down following stiff opposition from northern senators. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, stepped down the bill when he sensed that the mood in the Senate did not support it. The bill which was sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC, Cross River -South) titled, “A Bill for an Act to Establish the South-South Development Commission charged with the responsibility to receive and manage funds from the Federation Account Allocation and other sources, donations, grants,…