Author: Festus Adeloye

Newly-elected UK Prime Minister, KeIr Starmer, has made his first set of appointments into the cabinet, BBC reports Friday. This follows his centre-left Labour Party’s landslide general election victory that ended 14 years of Conservative rule. Starmer arrived as the party’s first PM since Gordon Brown in 2010, and had been asked by King Charles III to form a government during a meeting at Buckingham Palace on Friday. Below is the list of the 10 new cabinet members: Angela Rayner – Deputy Prime Minister Rachel Reeves – Chancellor David Lammy – Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper – Home Secretary John Healey…

Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo and other members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, said they have appealed the Court of Appeal judgement that voided the State High Court decision that gave them power to serve as Speaker and members of the state legislature. Jumbo said they were already at the Supreme Court challenging the judgement of the Appeal Court delivered which held that that Justice Charles Wali of the State high lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter of the state legislature. The Court of Appeal on Thursday in suit…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Friday, beefed up security at its Lagos office in response to a proposed protest. Vanguard reports that the Commission had raised the alarm about some groups planning a series of protests against its activities. It also had on Thursday through its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale said that a former governor and two former ministers are behind the protests being organised against the EFCC. A user on X.com identified as #PidomNigeria had shared the demands of the protesters – Concerned Nigeria Youths, in a letter dated July 4, 2024, and addressed…

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, said challenges bedeviling Nigeria are not insurmountable. He emphasized that with the right commitment, attitude, and leadership, the country has a better chance of overcoming its challenges. Sanusi, who stated this while receiving, on a courtesy visit, the Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, in company of his counterpart, Commissioner of Science, Technology and Innovation, Alhaji Mohammed Tajuddeen Othman, at the Emir’s palace, noted that nations have gone through worse situations and moved out of it. The monarch, however, said though the challenges faced by the country were inherited, lamentation…

Former English footballer, David Beckham and his wife, Victoria, marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a romantic tribute on Instagram. The couple shared stunning photos and clips from their wedding day, expressing their gratitude for their enduring love. Victoria Beckham captioned her post, “Yep, still got it! Can’t believe it’s been 25 years and they still fit! We love you so much @BrooklynPeltzBeckham @RomeoBeckham @CruzBeckham #HarperSeven,” referencing their three children. David Beckham playfully captioned his photos, “Look what we found… We still got it @victoriabeckham Love You.”

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the ex parte order given by the Rivers State High Court, in Port Harcourt, on May 10, 2024 stopping Martin Amaewhule from parading himself as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The appellate court also dismissed the decision of the State High Court stopping 24 other members of the Assembly from accessing the complex or carrying out any such legislative assignment in the name of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The appellate court in determining the issue of jurisdiction of a lower court to hear and also grant and ex parte…

Amid controversies that trailed the Kano Emirate tussle, the legal team of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero have withdrawn their services in the case before the Kano State High Court. The action by the legal team including two Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN was due to the court refusal to adjourn the case to a new date to enable them respond to the applications. When the matter came up for hearing on Thursday, counsel to Bayero (1st respondent), Abdul Muhammed SAN notified the court about an affidavit of fact, that it has a motion of appeal and…

The recent Federal High Court ruling in Abuja has nullified the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) primaries that controversially produced Asue Ighodalo as a candidate, citing violations of the party’s own constitution and the Electoral Act. Governor Godwin Obaseki is at the center of the controversy, accused of manipulating the primary process to ensure the selection of his preferred candidate, Ighodalo, despite excluding 378 statutorily recognized delegates. The court’s decision is seen as a victory for these disenfranchised delegates, reinforcing the importance of internal democracy and the lawful nomination of candidates. In the wake of the ruling, the All Progressives Congress…

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the newly reconstituted Enugu State Judicial Service Commission and the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. The State Judicial Commission, which has the the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Ozoemena Afojulu as the Chairman, also has the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kingsley Udeh; and the President of the state’s Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Chibueze Nnamani. Others are Justice Reuben Onuora (Rtd.), Prof. Andrew Chukwumerije, Hon. Gabriel Agbo, and Dr. Udechukwu Ezeh. The seven-member Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy has the state’s Attorney General as…

Nigerian music star Wizkid has shared an emotional tribute to his late mother, Morayo, on her first posthumous birthday. The award-winning artist took to social media platform X on Wednesday to express his deep sorrow and commemorate the special day, highlighting how much he missed her. In a touching message, Wizkid wrote, “Happy birthday, love of my life! I miss you every day. The first one without you here feels unreal. Nothing makes sense without you, mama! Life is empty without you. Continue to watch over us! My heart is broken forever! Love you, love you, MORAYO mi. Your smile…